Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
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MMIW Inquiry, secret payouts and provincial by-election incoming.
August 03, 2016 18:31 - 56 minutesThe Missing Murdered Indigenous Women inquiry will officially begin on September 1st with a mandate to study underlying causes and systemic issues that contribute to the problem. Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media columnist & national comment editor Donald Trump has not endorsed two high profile republicans – House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. John McCain. ALSO; It’s been revealed that the Obama administration secretly gave $400 million in cash to Iran in exchange for the release of four Amer...
Buyer beware! Agency building Hamilton LRT is avoiding a performance review.
August 03, 2016 18:22 - 5 minutesBuyer beware! Metrolinx, the government agency building the Hamilton LRT is avoiding a review of it’s past performance. Guest: Michael Harris, PC MPP Kitchener-Conestoga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obama secretly gave $400 million to Iran for the release of four detained Americans.
August 03, 2016 16:45 - 3 minutesIt has been revealed that the Obama administration secretly gave $400 million in cash to Iran in exchange for the release of four Americans detained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will an inquiry solve the real problems facing indigenous women?
August 03, 2016 16:25 - 6 minutesThe Missing Murdered Indigenous Women inquiry will officially begin on September 1st with a mandate to study underlying causes and systemic issues that contribute to the problem.Will an inquiry help solve the real problems facing indigenous women? Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media columnist & national comment editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump comes out swinging and the Rio Olympics are coming this week.
August 02, 2016 18:40 - 49 minutesTrump came out swinging this weekend, first making comments about the Gold Star family who spoke at the DNC last week. He then proclaimed that the US election is rigged and that Hillary is “the Devil”. Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit. How is the Republican party going to control their candidate when he keeps making comments? How will it hurt his campaign? Guest: James Campbell, Distinguished Professor in Department of Political Science at the University of Buffalo....
What happens if you’re in a driverless car and get into an accident?
August 02, 2016 18:26 - 5 minutesDriverless cars are in our future and are currently being tested. However; what happens if you’re in a driverless car and get into an accident? Who is at fault? Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump or Clinton?
August 02, 2016 17:19 - 5 minutesHow do you feel about the current candidates in the United States presidential election? Eric called to put in his toughts. Caller: Eric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump came out swinging this weekend.
August 02, 2016 16:24 - 2 minutesTrump came out swinging this weekend, first making comments about the Gold Star family who spoke at the DNC last week. He then proclaimed that the US election is rigged and that Hillary is “the Devil”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Forcillo sentenced, catching pedophiles and a viral video gone bad.
July 28, 2016 18:32 - 55 minutesOfficer Forcillo was sentenced this morning to six years today in the Sammy Yatim case. In January, a jury acquitted the officer of second degree murder however was found guilty of attempted murder. Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney. When it comes to dealing with suspects suffering from mental illness, how can police improve? Guest: Oren Amitay, Registered Psycholigst and Media Consultant. A Toronto man has been doing vigilante justice by setting up meetings with people, po...
Barack Obama, Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden and others addressed the DNC.
July 28, 2016 17:51 - 4 minutesOn the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton will address the crowd. Last night, Barack Obama, Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden and others addressed. Alex shows off the highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An investigation is underway in Georgia, after a mom shared a video of her beating her daughter.
July 28, 2016 17:23 - 3 minutesAn investigation is underway in Georgia, after a mom shared a video of her beating her daughter and at the end demanded that it be shared on social media. Where’s the line for social media and our private lives? Where does law come into place when it comes to social media and abuse? VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/cW0Yy2eEoz4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Officer Forcillo was sentenced this morning to six years in the Sammy Yatim case
July 28, 2016 16:24 - 5 minutesOfficer Forcillo was sentenced this morning to six years in the Sammy Yatim case. In January, a jury acquitted the officer of second degree murder however was found guilty of attempted murder. Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christina Noudga's new lawyer, Ontario's accountability and Clinton.
July 27, 2016 18:54 - 52 minutesThe girlfriend of Dellen Millard, Christina Nougda, has taken on Brian Greenspan as her new lawyer. What is the process like to switch lawyers prior to a trial? Guest: Sonya Shikhman, Lawyer with Adler, Bytensky, Prutschi & Shikhman Criminal Litigation. Ontario’s Financial Accountability Officer has come forward saying that he cannot access information from certain departments of the Ontario government. Guest: Adrian Morrow, Globe and Mail. Guest: Vic Fedeli, Conservative MPP for Nipp...
British Columbia will be implementing a 15% additional real estate tax on foreign buyers.
July 27, 2016 18:47 - 5 minutesBritish Columbia will be implementing a 15% additional real estate tax on foreign buyers. How will it hurt and help the market? Who will this benefit or hurt? Could there be loopholes in this tax deal? Guest: Conrad Zurini, RE/MAX agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hillary Clinton is now officially the presidential candidate this election for the Democratic Party.
July 27, 2016 17:43 - 4 minutesHillary Clinton is now officially the presidential candidate this election for the Democratic Party. She is the first woman in the States to become the leader of a party. What was the reaction in the room like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christina Noudga has taken on Brian Greenspan as her new lawyer.
July 27, 2016 16:26 - 4 minutesThe girlfriend of Dellen Millard, Christina Noudga, has taken on Brian Greenspan as her new lawyer. What is the process like to switch lawyers prior to a trial? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LRT, Ontario $300B in debt and a priest killed in a chuch
July 26, 2016 19:07 - 55 minutesYesterday, Councillor Terry Whitehead released his report on the LRT, which has had a mixed response. Guest: Howard Rabb, worked on the report for Terry Whitehead, independent consultant. Guest: Jay Aissa, Jay Fencing in KW. Guest: Ron Hall, Dominos Pizza in KW. 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 Wo...
Day 1 recap of the DNC.
July 26, 2016 18:14 - 6 minutesAlex Pierson takes a moment to recap her highlights of the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By midday yesterday, Ontario’s net debt had reached $300B.
July 26, 2016 16:48 - 5 minutesOutside 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is LRT impacting the businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo?
July 26, 2016 16:24 - 5 minutesHow is LRT construction impacting the businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo? Guest: Jay Aissa, Jay Fencing in Kitchener-Waterloo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LRT and the DNC.
July 25, 2016 18:26 - 53 minutesHamilton 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. ...
Tax on Carbon Tax?
July 25, 2016 18:21 - 5 minutesStarting in January, the carbon tax that has been implemented by the Ontario government will have HST on top of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can Clinton do to fix her image with the voters?
July 25, 2016 17:20 - 4 minutesThe Democratic Convention starts today. What is the general perception of the nominee? What can Clinton do to fix her image with the voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the reasons some people are opposed to LRT in Hamilton?
July 25, 2016 16:33 - 5 minutesLRT 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Millenials staying at home, Pokemon Go, Humans on Mars and Tez Cruz
July 21, 2016 18:47 - 46 minutesAn 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,...
Ted Cruz refused to endorse Trump after being booed during his GOP convention speech.
July 21, 2016 17:55 - 5 minutesTed Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump after being booed during his GOP convention speech. Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kids going outside again thanks to Pokemon Go.
July 21, 2016 17:07 - 5 minutesThe 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents.
July 21, 2016 16:36 - 6 minutesAn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump official, CRA phone scams and childhood benefit payments
July 20, 2016 18:52 - 47 minutesPaul Ryan announced last night that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president. What else has been happening down at the convention? Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980. Yesterday, Scott discussed CRA scam phone calls and actually called the number of one that was left on his voicemail. Today, he received another. How common are these scams becoming? Is there any end in sight? What can people do? Scott decided to call back again. Guest: Paul Noel Murphy, Man...
Sheldon the pig is allowed to stay with his home!
July 20, 2016 18:48 - 4 minutesSheldon the pig is allowed to stay with his home. The pet pig was grandfathered into a 2012 bylaw that prevents ownership on Monday. Guest: Diane Hines, Owner of Sheldon the pig, owns Lazy Dazy Animal Haven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott called the CRA scammer back again.
July 20, 2016 17:51 - 5 minutesYesterday, Scott discussed CRA scam phone calls and actually called the number of one that was left on his voicemail. Today, he received another. He decided to call the number back again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president.
July 20, 2016 16:45 - 6 minutesPaul Ryan announced last night that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president. What else has been happening down at the convention? Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melania Trump's speech and Scott calls a CRA scammer back.
July 19, 2016 18:41 - 52 minutesAn interesting start to the GOP convention with Melania Trump's speech mirroring that of Michelle Obama's from 2008 in some parts. Attendees were also riled up after harsh criticism of Hillary Clinton, with delegates chanting "lock her up." "If Hillary can't give us truth, why should we give her the Presidency?" Clinton and Trump are now tied in the polls. Guest: Charles Ortel, Washington Insider, writer, expert on geo politics. Andrew Lawton is at the GOP Convention. What is the vibe? Wh...
Walmart banned Visa cards in Thunder Bay stores.
July 19, 2016 18:18 - 6 minutesWalmart has now banned used of Visa cards at three of their Thunder Bay stores starting today. The company has promised to extend the ban to their 400 locations in Canada. No timeline has been given. Walmart claims that it pays more than $100 million in fees to companies like Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott calls a scammer imitating the CRA.
July 19, 2016 17:55 - 3 minutesCRA Phone Tax Scams have been prevalent this year, with the RCMP receiving 850 calls so far about these scams. Scott got one of these calls, he decided to call back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melania Trump's speech mirroring that of Michelle Obama's from 2008 .
July 19, 2016 16:23 - 6 minutesAn interesting start to the GOP convention with Melania Trump's speech mirroring that of Michelle Obama's from 2008 in some parts. How are people responding to her speech? Guest: Charles Ortel, Washington Insider, writer, expert on geo politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Officers shot in Baton Rouge, breaking racial barriers and a coup in Turkey.
July 18, 2016 18:45 - 46 minutesBaton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city. The shooting comes after rising tensions between the black community and police. Guest: Bill Profita), Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge. A group representing young Asian Canadians is looking at breaking barriers between the Asian and black communities and has written a letter campaign to reach out to elders in their communities. Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works. ...
How do military coups work?
July 18, 2016 17:54 - 5 minutesThe military's attempt to overthrow Turkey’s government failed. How do military coups work? Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Group of young Asian Canadians looking at breaking racial barriers.
July 18, 2016 16:47 - 3 minutesA group representing young Asian Canadians is looking at breaking barriers between the Asian and Black communities and has written a letter campaign to reach out to elders in their communities. Scott took a moment to read the letter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three Baton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city.
July 18, 2016 16:29 - 5 minutesThree Baton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city. The shooting comes after rising tensions between the black community and police. Guest: Bill Profita, Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A thorough look at the stories of Taliyah Leigh Marsman and the attack in Nice, France.
July 15, 2016 18:23 - 55 minutesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast An autopsy is scheduled for today on a body that Calgary police believe is Taliyah Leigh Marsman. Edward Delten Downey has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. Guest: Joe McFarland, News Director at NewsTalk770. What processes do police go through when handling cases such as Taliyah’s? Also; the attack in Nice, France. Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com A Frenc...
Christine came back from a trip to Europe this week. What was it like there?
July 15, 2016 18:17 - 6 minutesChristine came back from a trip to Europe earlier this week. What was it like there? What was the political climate like before the attack in Nice, France? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
84 dead and many injured in Nice, France.
July 15, 2016 17:13 - 5 minutesThe attack in Nice, France. A French man of Tunisian descent drove a truck through crowds of revelers celebrating Bastille Day. 84 people have died and many others are in critical condition. Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Autopsy scheduled on a body that Calgary police believe is Taliyah Leigh Marsman.
July 15, 2016 16:24 - 4 minutesAn autopsy is scheduled for today on a body that Calgary police believe is Taliyah Leigh Marsman. Edward Delten Downey has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. Guest: Joe McFarland, News Director at NewsTalk770. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protests for Neil Bantleman, Theresa May moving foward on Brexit and a pig in Hamilton.
July 14, 2016 18:41 - 59 minutesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast Today marks the two year anniversary of Neil bantleman’s arrest. A protest is occurring right now outside the Indonesian Consulate to draw attention to this situation and tonight in Calgary a vigil will be held. Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia). Theresa May has been busy within her first few hours of being Prime Minister. One of her first tasks was naming Boris Johnson as the Foreign Minister. G...
Will more charging stations and rebates get you to consider buying an electric car?
July 14, 2016 18:23 - 4 minutesWill more charging stations and rebates get you to consider buying an electric car? Scott Thompson weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today marks the two year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest.
July 14, 2016 16:49 - 5 minutesToday marks the two year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest. A protest is occurring right now outside the Indonesian Consulate to draw attention to this situation and tonight in Calgary a vigil will be held. Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Update to the Taliyah Marsman case, Calgary police have taken a man into custody.
July 14, 2016 16:30 - 5 minutesThis morning there was an update to the Taliyah Marsman case. The Calgary police have taken a man into custody who may have been involved in the disappearance of the five year old. They are now searching an area east of the city. Guest: Michael Lumsden, Reporter on scene for News Talk 770. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Israeli biotech company is developing technology to create meat from chicken cells.
July 13, 2016 19:10 - 21 minutesAn Israeli biotech company is developing technology to create meat from chicken cells away from the animals body. They’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign to create the first device to grow a whole chicken breast. Is this ethical? How does this work? Guest: Ronen Bar, SuperMeat's VP of business development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anglican reversal, modifying anthems and road hockey in Toronto.
July 13, 2016 18:29 - 49 minutesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast The Anglican Church has decided to reverse the decision on same sex marriage completely. How does a church reverse the decision and what caused this reversal? Guest: Bill Mous, Reverand with the Anglican Diocese of Niagara. Last night at the MLB All Stars game, the Tenors had sung a different lyric for the Canadian anthem. They sang “We’re all brothers and sisters/All Lives Matter to the Great”, instead of “With glowing hearts we see thee rise The True Nort...