Scott Thompson Show

Could there be a 2nd Scottish Independence referendum? Nationalists are reviving the idea of another. Does Brexit play a role in this? Guest: Paul Hamilton, Associate Professor of Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science, Brock University.

Donald Trump Jr is making waves again this week. He tweeted out an image of a bowl of skittles with the caption "If I told you three were poisoned, would you take any? That is our Syrian refugee problem". You can find his tweet here: https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/778016283342307328   Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.

The Neville-Lake family is suing the Muzzo family after the crash that killed Daniel, Harrison, Milly and their grandfather. How often do victim's families sue the offender?   Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP.

Over the weekend, 29 people were injured in a bombing in New York. This morning, 5 more bombs were found. What do we know so far? Guest: Aarti Pole, Washington Correspondent for Global National. The citizen whom police are looking for is a naturalized Afghanistan citizen with an address in New Jersey.   Guest: David Harris, Insignis Strategic Group. Terrorism expert. A Toronto lawyer was in the area when the explosion in the neighborhood of Chelsea occurred. What was the atmosphere like and what did he see? Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto Lawyer in area when blast occurred. Witness from New York joins in to tell his story.  Guest: Danilo Gabrielli, local resident in Chelsea. With what has happened over the weekend in New York and New Jersey, will this cause the poll numbers for Donald Trump to skyrocket? Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative, Political Pundit.  

With what has happened over the weekend in New York and New Jersey, will this cause the poll numbers for Donald Trump to skyrocket?   Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative, Political Pundit.

A Toronto lawyer was in the area when the explosion in the neighborhood of Chelsea occurred. What was the atmosphere like and what did he see?   Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto Lawyer in area when blast occurred.

Over the weekend, 29 people were injured in a bombing in New York. This morning, 5 more bombs were found. What do we know so far?   Guest: Aarti Pole, Washington Correspondent for Global National.

This week, the Ontario government announced that it would provide relief for consumers in Ontario by removing the HST tax off of hydro bills. What are the details?   Guest: Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy, Ontario Government.    The Ontario PC Party is not impressed with the hydro rates in the province. Patrick Brown discussed politics going forward, as well as the lawsuit on the sale of Hydro One, and campaign financing.   Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.    The Ontario Liberal Party has apparently issued a petition against itself and its own policies.   Guest: Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director.  How can the Ontario government save their image in the eyes of voters?    Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily .

The Ontario Liberal Party has apparently issued a petition against itself and against its own policies.   Guest: Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director

The Ontario PC Party is not impressed with the hydro rates in the province. Patrick Brown will discuss politics going forward, as well as the lawsuit on the sale of Hydro One, and campaign financing.   Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.

This week, the Ontario government announced that it would provide relief for consumers in Ontario by removing the HST tax off of hydro bills. What are the details?    Guest: Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy, Ontario Government.

The Centre @ Barton is holding an interesting contest to win retailer space at the mall. They’re offering a free, one year lease for a location that is 680 sq ft. Is this a great way to drive entrepreneurs to open up shop instead of operating online?   Guest: Jodi Laking, Business Development Officer, City of Hamilton, Small Business Enterprise Centre. Guest: Mary Vallee, CRX, SCMD, Strategic Marketing.

Yesterday, we spoke with someone from the Protect and Preserve Webster’s and Tew’s Falls group. Today, we chatted with a resident whose house is right beside the Falls and has had issues with hikers who go off path. What is his story and what is being done to help he and his family out? Guest: Luc Lalonde, resident whose house resides alongside Webster’s Falls. HOT Lanes officially take effect today. To use the HOT Lanes alone in your vehicle without facing a $180 dollar fine, you had to apply for a ticket. How many people applied? Is this going to be a success in the long term? Guest: Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transport, Ontario Government. Could oil topple the market? The world’s energy watchdog has warned that the global economy has become too dependant on crude oil. Our economy has been so dependant on gas that if it fell, it could upend the market. Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com

Could oil topple the market? The world’s energy watchdog has warned that the global economy has become too dependant on crude oil. Our economy has been so dependant on gas that if it fell, it could upend the market. Guest? Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com

HOT Lanes officially take effect today. To use the HOT Lanes alone in your vehicle without facing a $180 dollar fine, you had to apply for a ticket. How many people applied? Is this going to be a success in the long term? Guest: Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transport, Ontario Government.

Yesterday, we spoke with someone from the Protect and Preserve Webster’s and Tew’s Falls group. Today, we chatted with a resident whose house is right beside the Falls and has had issues with hikers who go off path. What is his story and what is being done to help he and his family out?   Guest: Luc Lalonde, resident whose house resides alongside Webster’s Falls. 

A taskforce that has been looking at Canada Post’s business model says that it isn’t financially self-sustainable under its current structure. What do they recommend and is it plausible? ALSO; Ontario’s largest union is suing the Ontario government over the Hydro One sell off. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Trudeau is facing backlash over attending a gender segregated event at an Ottawa mosque. Is this good for his ‘feminist’ image or will it hurt it? Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media Columnist & National Comment Editor. With print media on a decline, some outlets have been turning to alternative sources of revenue. For example, the Toronto Star announced the launch of “Headline Coffee” which delivers ethically sourced coffee beans to anyone for $20 a month. Is this going to become more common? Guest: Paul Knox, Professor Emeritus at the Ryerson School of Journalism.

With print media on a decline, some outlets have been turning to alternative sources of revenue. For example, the Toronto Star announced the launch of “Headline Coffee” which delivers ethically sourced coffee beans to anyone for $20 a month. Is this going to become more common?   Guest: Paul Knox, Professor Emeritus at the Ryerson School of Journalism. 

Trudeau is facing backlash over attending a gender segregated event at an Ottawa mosque. Is this good for his ‘feminist’ image or will it hurt it?   Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media Columnist & National Comment Editor

A taskforce that has been looking at Canada Post’s business model says that it isn’t financially self-sustainable under its current structure. What do they recommend and is it plausible?    Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.