Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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August 12, 2016 What's the latest on the Aaron Driver story?
Aaron Driver planned to commit an act of terrorism a few days after his confrontation with police where he was killed on Wednesday. He planned to attack a major urban centre during the morning or afternoon rush hour. Also; what happened to Terry Duffield, the cab driver who's car was bombed by Aaron Driver? What is the latest on the Aaron Driver story?

Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group
5 min
August 11, 2016 Rob Ford, terrorist plot in Strathroy and electricity rates.
The video at the center of the Rob Ford crack scandal has been released. What has been public reaction to this?

Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun

How does one become radicalized? What are the signs that someone has become radicalized?

Guest: Alex Wilner, Associate Professor of International Relations, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs

A terrorist plot was thwarted and the suspect killed yesterday in Strathroy, ON. Aaron Driver was killed in the confrontation with police and was under a court order not to associate with any terrorist organization including ISIS.

Guest: David Harris, Insignis Strategic Group. Terrorism expert

The Progressive Conservative Energy Critic for Ontario has spoken out about the rising hydro rates, saying that we have surpassed even Hawaii for high rates.

Guest: John Yakabuski, PC Energy Critic in Ontario
51 min
August 11, 2016 What's the latest in Rio?
What’s the latest in #RIO2016? Canada brought home another bronze medal in 4x200m swimming yesterday. Today, Golf, boxing, beach volleyball, and Tennis events take place today.

Guest: Israel Fehr, Yahoo Canada Sports Editor
5 min
August 11, 2016 Ontario's energy rates have surpassed Hawaii's
The Progressive Conservative Energy Critic for Ontario has spoken out about the rising hydro rates, saying that we have surpassed even Hawaii for high rates.

Guest: John Yakabuski, PC Energy Critic in Ontario
6 min
August 11, 2016 What has been public reaction to the Rob Ford crack video?
The video at the center of the Rob Ford crack scandal has been released. What has been public reaction to this?

The video contains graphic content and illicit drug use, viewer discretion is advised. You can watch it here: http://globalnews.ca/news/2877304/watch-rob-ford-crack-video-made-public/

Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun.
6 min
August 10, 2016 Expensive cheap electricity, Ontario doctors and Tim Hudak's legacy.
At this moment in Ontario, producing electricity in Ontario is cheap and inexpensive. But why are Ontarians paying an arm and a leg for power?

Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance with the University of Guelph.

The group Concerned Ontario Doctors are arguing that the OMA has been trying to “railroad” members into a four year deal.

Guest: Dr. Nadia Alam, Concerned Ontario Doctors.

Yesterday it was announced that Tim Hudak would be leaving politics to lead the Ontario Real Estate Association. What legacy does he leave behind?

Guest: Robert Macdermid, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at York University.
55 min
August 10, 2016 Two realtors under scrutiny after leaving notes for a man whose wife had passed away.
Two realtors in BC are under scrutiny after leaving handwritten notes for a man whose wife had passed away. They had been married 51 years. The note read “Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Please let us know if we can help in anyway with your real estate needs”. Are these notes common in real estate? Are they ethical?

Guest: Rob Golfi, realtor with Re/Max Escarpment.
8 min
August 10, 2016 Why are Ontarians paying an arm and a leg for hydro?
At this moment in Ontario, producing electricity in Ontario is cheap and inexpensive. But why are Ontarians paying an arm and a leg for hydro?

Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance with the University of Guelph
5 min
August 10, 2016 What legacy does Tim Hudak leave behind?
Yesterday it was announced that Tim Hudak would be leaving politics to lead the Ontario Real Estate Association. What legacy does he leave behind?

Guest: Robert Macdermid, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at York University.
7 min
August 10, 2016 What’s the latest on Neil Bantleman?
After working for over the last two years to bring Neil Bantleman home, his brother Guy has decided to start helping others in similar situations. ALSO; What’s the latest on Neil Bantleman?

GuesT: Guy Bantleman, brother of Neil Bantleman.
Guest: Paul Hoag.
22 min

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Hamilton Today With Scott Thompson, heard weekdays 3pm-6pm EST on 900 CHML. Learn more about the show, listen live and read Scott's blog posts at 900chml.com