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Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
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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
Episodes
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Sanctioned Encampments could cost more than $30 Million!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton is looking for new ways to deal with encampments as the cost of sanctioned encampments is revealed. Real estate insolvencies in Canada to surpass levels of the global financial crisis. CBC paid millions in bonuses after eliminating hundreds...
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Veronika Dornan On The Perseid Meteor Shower & How It's Best Seen
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is coming and we find out what it is and how best to view it. Guest: Veronika Dornan, PhD candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University
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Is Ontario Moving Too Fast In Its Quest To Expand Alcohol Sales?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: How did viewership change between the Tokyo Olympics and Paris? Is Ontario moving too fast in its effort to bring alcohol sales to more than just LCBO locations? The importance of an annual physical is in question. What danger does lithium-ion…
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What Is With Rolling Stone’s “50 Greatest Concerts Last 50 Years?”
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Terrorist organizations like ISIS and others are still active threats, and recent incidents have shown this. How is Canada handling it? Scott and Lou dive into Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Greatest Concerts of the last 50(ish) years. Are private...
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We’re Number 14! (most expensive city…)
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Hamilton has been ranked as the 14th most expensive city in Canada. McDonald’s, I’m Lovin’ It fast and cheap, though it seems that’s not the case anymore. Did we need a new version of the ABC’s? Maybe. But like this? Shocking news! Canadians don’t…
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Are Ontario's Mayors Appropriately Using Their Strong Mayor Powers As They Get More Comfortable With Them?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: This Olympics has garnered controversy in multiple events, including the opening ceremony. Does it really stand out from other years, in this regard, and are these controversies something raise concern? Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, as its...
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Hamas Has A New Leader. What could this mean?
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, as its new leader. Yahya is the group’s top official in Gaza, and the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks in Israel. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
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Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket... "Canada's Team"?
Is the Harris-Walz Democratic Presidential ticket really “Canada’s Team”? The former U.S. ambassador to Canada seems to think so. How might Canada be impacted by the election in the United States? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
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Don't Panic! The Stock Market Will Be Fine!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s...
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Would It Be The Olympics Without Controversy & Scandal?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: The Hamilton-Burlington area is seeing its real estate sales drop while inventory is growing, why? The Olympic boxing gender scandal can be confusing to some while clear-cut to others but what's happened and in what state does it leave…
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How Would Cheap Chinese EVs Impact The Canadian Market?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: Hamilton’s waterfront is set to undergo further transformations in the near future. We continue our look at how road work in the city is impacting businesses. Cheap EVs from China are making their way to North America. What does that mean…
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‘Cause I’m The ROBOT Taxman!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: A new Ipsos poll shows a third of Canadians use AI to manage finances. We are getting another display from the Northern Lights this week! What is the cause for all this activity? Is tech in the Olympics going too far and taking away from athleticism?...
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Hamas Leader Killed In Lebanon. Could This Mean Possible Escalation?
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike. Does this threaten escalation? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
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Dr. Aurel Braun On What's Happening In Venezuela Right Now
What is happening in Venezuela and could it have implications beyond its borders? Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
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What Are Ratings Like For The Paris Olympics?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: A new report from Global News looks at how momentum behind housing starts in Ontario has decreased significantly. What is happening in Venezuela? An argument between Air Canada staff and a passenger, allegedly over a blanket, led to a flight being...
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Tiger-Cats back on track?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: The Tiger-cats blitzed the so-far winless Elk this weekend: are they back on track? We look at the Jasper wildfires, and how fire suppression techniques used throughout the 20th century may have primed us for the increase in wildfire intensity.…
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How Should Canada's Women's Soccer Team Be Punished?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: An update on the state of legal encampment sites in the City of Hamilton. An Abacus Data poll found the Conservatives are leading the Liberals in terms of popularity of both party leader and government ratings. Should Canada's military start ramping...
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Pierre Poilievre On Violent Crime in Canada
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: According to Joe Biden, his decision to not run in the 2024 presidential election comes from a desire to defend democracy. Ontario is looking at increasing the power of pharmacists to expand their ability to treat common illnesses. Jazz in the Creek...
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Joe Biden Will Not Seek Re-Election.
The 46th President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, announced yesterday that he does not intend to seek re-election. What does this mean for U.S. and the presidential campaign, and how is the world reacting? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton...
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Canada at the Olympics: The Good, The Bad, The Drones
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Bank of Canada has cut the key interest rate to 4.5%. A majority of Cdns agree; anti-Israel encampments have to go. The Olympics start this Friday! Canada’s flag-bearers have been chosen for the opening ceremony. The new Team Canada uniforms have…
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Canadian Musicians Cancelling U.S. Shows. Why? They Can’t Secure Their Visas!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canadian musicians can’t get their visas in time for American tours. How does this affect the Canadian music industry? The LCBO strike is over. Celebration! What is the future of alcohol sales in Ontario? Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in the...
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LCBO Workers Are Going Back To Work
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The 46th President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, announced yesterday that he does not intend to seek re-election. Over the last 24 years, the Annual Member Charity Classic at the Beverly Golf & Country Club has raised greater than...
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Canada Has 5 Years To Prepare For What?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died. We are looking for more insight on how other municipalities address the housing and homelessness crisis, as Hamilton Council is considering altering the current tent encampment protocols. Canada’s Chief of...
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What Did Canada's Premiers Achieve in Halifax?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. What are the health care takeaways from the gathering of premiers in Halifax? Writing in the National Post, J.D. Tuccille makes the argument that Washington D.C. has too much power over the United States,...
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Half of Ontarians Support LCBO Union’s Goals?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: New Leger poll suggests half of Ontarians support the union’s goals in the ongoing LCBO strike. The rumours of tensions between Trudeau government and Chrystia Freeland. Under Trudeau, the civil service in Canada has grown twice as fast as the...
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Provincial Premiers Urging Feds To Accelerate Meeting NATO Defense Spending Targets
The provincial premiers have gathered in Halifax to discuss and tackle a swath of issues impacting Canada. One of these issues is Federal spending on NATO defense as Premiers urge the feds to accelerate meeting it's targets. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior...
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Is Auto-theft trending downward?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get into the news of the day, including updates on the auto-theft situation trending down. We get an update on the ground of the RNC in Milwaukee. A luxurious condo for our New York Consul General? How much did that cost? The inflation rate fell…
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The Fallout From The Trump Assassination Attempt...
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the fallout from the attempt on Donald Trumps life, from security lapses, national security concerns, to the state of U.S. politics and how toxic political discourse has fueled violent acts like this. In local news, Hamilton steel company...
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What is The State of U.S. Politics?
What is the state of U.S. politics following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, which resulted in the death of a civilian and the gunman? ALSO: Trump names JD Vance as his pick for running mate. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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How Did Joe Biden Get President Zelenskyy and Putin Mixed-Up?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Need a cry? Or some inspiration? Try Dial-a-Poet, the newest venture from Hamilton arts collective, Monday Press. What are the economic forces and the political forces at play in The Freeland Situation? The Hamilton Food Truck Festival is returning…
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Will Ontario Revenue Drop If Alcohol Is Sold Further Beyond LCBO?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: How will Ontario’s coffers be affected if alcohol continues to expand further beyond the LCBO? Greece is introducing a six-day work week. Should Canada be next? A local business still feeling the economic fallout from the impact of the pandemic.…
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Can you get away with wearing shorts to the office?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The LCBO strike may be causing disruptions, but also breeding workarounds like the local companies shipping their alcohol directly, and Premier Ford has dug in on the expansion of alcohol sales. Entrepreneur Jacob Koenig has brought an ice cream...
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What is Happening With The Green Party?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is happening with the federal Green Party now? Palestinian dissidents who oppose Hamas in Gaza are reportedly pitching members of Canadian parliament on a plan to set up zones within the conflict-ridden territory that will be free from rule by...
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Deadly Russian Attack on Ukraine As Leaders Meet In Washington for NATO Summit
At least 36 dead as Russian missile attack on Ukraine strikes a childrens hospital in Kyiv according to Ukraine sources, just as the NATO summit begins in Washington. GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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Do the “Vast, Vast Majority” of Liberal MPs Support JT?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Chrystia Feeland says the ‘vast, vast majority’ of Liberal MPs support JT. The LCBO strike is ongoing, and it could be a long and nasty battle. Trudeau is heading down to the US to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance. Here at home, we’re...
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Canada Risks 'Diplomatic Isolation' as Trudeau Heads To NATO Alliance Summit
Trudeau is heading down to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO alliance, but it might be a colder reunion than he might want. Business leaders warn that Canada risks 'diplomatic isolation' if it fails to meet NATO spending target. Guest: Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of...
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Online harms bill = $$$
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Online harms bill is more expensive than you think. Does the federal government need almost 5000 communications employees? How has Canada’s immigration policy is affecting housing affordability? The first LCBO strike in the history of Ontario has…
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New Bodycam Initiative To Roll Out In The Hammer!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Hamilton Police Services will roll out a new bodycam initiative in 2025. What becomes of Harjit Sajjan and Trudeau’s Liberals now? Will Justin Trudeau step down? Leger looked into what Canadians expect from the current Prime Minister of Canada. The…
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Should Hamilton Dedicate a Big Spot of Land To Sanctioned Encampments?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Should Hamilton look into having a big spot of land dedicated to hosting a sanctioned encampment site? WestJet passengers are finding themselves and their plans up in the air, as cancellations continue even though the mechanic strike ended days ago.…
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Is Toronto's Pride parade the place for a pro-Palestinian protest?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Dave Woodard: What is the greatest failing with Hamilton’s cybersecurity? Hamilton’s Supie program turns 115 years old! The Hamilton Aviary held its final open house over the weekend. What is becoming of the organization and the birds in its care? We…
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Oh Canada Day, eh?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Oh Canada Day, eh? The love for the maple leaf seems to vary depending on what generation you’re talking to. But if you’re in the mood to celebrate, the Hammer will be busy with lots of things to do including Its Your Festival and more! We also hear...
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Well! Whaddaya know? The Carbon Tax is actually COSTING us money!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The worst tippers in the world are... Canadians! Wait, Canadians? It’s been 25 years since Payne Stewart won the 1991 U.S. Open. Payne passed on in October of 1999 but his legacy lives on, and local entrepreneur Mark Sutcliffe is doing his part to...
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"Rolling Spy Vans"? Canada weighs the possible security threat of Chinese EVs
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Of the 124 people the Ontario carjacking task force arrested, nearly half of them were on bail already. Does the tax scheme make a difference as to whether or not Chinese electric vehicles enter the Canadian market? A major deal has been struck as…
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By-Election, Bye-Bye. The Liberals lose St. Paul's to the Tories.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Does the Toronto—St. Paul's by-election presage the end of Justin Trudeau? A surprise uptick in May’s inflation figures is pouring water on hopes for another interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada in July. According to new Angus Reid polling,...
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Rev up your engines and watch for that checkered flag! Racing season is on with Treyten Lapcevich!
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is sounding the alarm on Canada’s productivity problem and urging policymakers to dig into why the country struggles with low business investment. Racin’ in the rain: we look at this past weekend in motor sports!...
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is National Indigenous People’s Day, and events are taking place now and over the weekend. Writing in The Hamilton Spectator, Lorraine Sommerfeld asks “when did cursive become a whole other language?” What happens if the LCBO is impacted by a...
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Remembering legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, dead at 88.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today at Greensville Elementary School in Dundas, Filomena Tassi was on site to highlight the Government of Canada’s National School Food Policy. The Canada Border Services Agency has deployed a new, mobile x-ray scanning machine to the Greater...
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Trudeau goes viral for "slava Ukraini" video. Can it save him from floundering polls?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for an end to corporate welfare following today’s Parliamentary Budget Officer report showing government subsidies are 14 per cent more than the capital investments corporations are making in the...
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What the heck is a Canadian ship doing in Cuba?
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: It is “dangerously hot and humid” in parts of Ontario, right now. Recently writing in the National Post, Randall Denley says that Ontario’s just-replaced education minister, Stephen Lecce “is one of those relatively rare politicians who wants to...
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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
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