Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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July 26, 2016 By midday yesterday, Ontario’s net debt had reached $300B.
Outside of Queen’s Park yesterday, a “debt clock” was set up by the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. By midday, Ontario’s net debt had reached $300B. How do we tackle this kind of debt?

Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate.

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6 min
July 26, 2016 How is LRT impacting the businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo?
How is LRT construction impacting the businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo?
Guest: Jay Aissa, Jay Fencing in Kitchener-Waterloo.

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6 min
July 25, 2016 LRT and the DNC.
Hamilton City Councillor Terry Whitehead released a 58 page report this morning in regards to the LRT plan. The report questions pro LRT talking points.

Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton.

LRT in Hamilton has become such a hot button issue with many business and people having different opinions. What are the reasons some people are opposed to the plan?

Carol Lazich, opponent of LRT, Gilbert’s Big & Tall Shop Men’s Shop .

The Democratic Convention starts today. What is the general perception of the nominee? What could she do to fix her image with the voters?

Ray Heard, Liberal strategist

The Democratic National Convention begins today in Philadelphia. Who will be on hand? Are there specific themes each day? And what of this Wikileaks e-mail scandal?

Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief, Global News.

DNC continued…

Paul Hamilton , Associate Professor of Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science, Brock University has a special interest in nationalism and ethnic politics.

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54 min
July 25, 2016 Tax on Carbon Tax?
Starting in January, the carbon tax that has been implemented by the Ontario government will have HST on top of it.

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6 min
July 25, 2016 What can Clinton do to fix her image with the voters?
The Democratic Convention starts today. What is the general perception of the nominee? What can Clinton do to fix her image with the voters?

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5 min
July 25, 2016 What are the reasons some people are opposed to LRT in Hamilton?
LRT in Hamilton has become such a hot button issue with many business and people having different opinions. What are the reasons some people are opposed to the plan? Alex Pierson weighs in.

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6 min
July 21, 2016 Millenials staying at home, Pokemon Go, Humans on Mars and Tez Cruz
An increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents. A public opinion poll by Angus Reid shows that most Canadians believe that young people today have it harder than past generations for getting themselves on their feet financially. Some participants however believe that young people today are just “soft”.
Guest: Don Fox. Senior Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group.
The popularity of Pokemon Go has been astounding. From kids going outside again, to viral videos, it is arguably the most popular thing since Tickle Me Elmo, The Sony Walkman, and Cabbage Patch Kids.

Guest: Derrick Gash, co-founder of the Hamilton Pokemon Go Trainers.
A Canadian who works at NASA says it's not a question of if humans get to Mars but when. If that’s the case, when can we expect humans on the red planet?
Guest: Darlene Lim, Principal Investigator, NASA Ames Research Center.
Trump will be speaking tonight after a long week at the Republican Convention.
Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980.
Guest: Heidi Thompson-Howse, vlogger, attended the convention.

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47 min
July 21, 2016 Ted Cruz refused to endorse Trump after being booed during his GOP convention speech.
Ted Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump after being booed during his GOP convention speech.
Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980.

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6 min
July 21, 2016 Kids going outside again thanks to Pokemon Go.
The popularity of Pokemon Go has been astounding. From kids going outside again, to viral videos, it is arguably the most popular thing since Tickle Me Elmo, The Sony Walkman, and Cabbage Patch Kids.

Guest: Derrick Gash, co-founder of the Hamilton Pokemon Go Trainers.

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6 min
July 21, 2016 An increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents.
An increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents. A public opinion poll by Angus Reid shows that most Canadians believe that young people today have it harder than past generations for getting themselves on their feet financially. Some participants however believe that young people today are just “soft”.

Guest: Don Fox. Senior Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group.

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7 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