Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Curiouscast

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 electric-vehicle supply chain. Video of Trudeau shouting “slava Ukraini” at a photo-op with other world leaders might be more popular than he actually is in our polls right now. Burlington Downtown Business Association will once again present Movies by the Lake in Spencer Smith Park, this summer. Cinema lovers can enjoy a free, outdoor films on Tuesday nights running from July 9th through August 20th. Ipsos polling shows support for Trudeau nearing “rock bottom” as 68% want him to step down. What will come of the new partnership deal between North Korea and Russia? What should happen to federal the committees over the summer? We look at the delay in the capital gains tax. Why has Canada listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, today?
Guests:
Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Alison Policicchio, Marketing Manager with the Burlington Downtown Business Association
Kyle Braid, Senior VP of Ipsos in BC
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Daniel Perry, Senior Consultant, Public Affairs, Hill + Knowlton
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen
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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 accomplish something in the job and has the skills to do it.” Canada will continue to have “tough conversations” and pursue diplomacy with foreign states accused of interfering in democratic institutions, including China and India, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says. A smartphone made for kids has launched in Canada. Brian Lilley joins us to discuss what some call the “last stand” for Yonge-Dundas Square. There is so much strife in the world, we turn to entertainment for a break… and find word of even Wheel of Fortune having trouble. Reportedly, Vanna White 'doesn't jibe' with Ryan Seacrest and could quit 'Wheel of Fortune' early. Hamilton should offer compensation or tax breaks to businesses forced to suffer through months of construction on big projects like LRT, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. We are seeing a timeline emerge for the potential LCBO workers strike.
Guests:
Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist, Global News
Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with Sinopsis
David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security
Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun
Bill Brioux, television critic and author
Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs in Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
How will cottagers be hit by the capital gains tax, and how can they prepare for the impact? The U.S. Surgeon General wants to put warning labels on social media, like on cigarettes. Announced this afternoon, the public inquiry into foreign interference will probe the explosive allegations that parliamentarians “wittingly” helped foreign governments and demonstrated behaviour that one federal leader said could be described as “dumb, unethical” or “foolish.” Convenience stores can now apply for alcohol licenses in Ontario. Liberal vote share drops to lowest level since 2015. General Wayne Eyre says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that the Canadian Armed Forces is on the “upswing,” with new commitments to defence spending, slow improvements to recruitment, and a recognition of security as a top priority for both the government and Canadians. The LCBO workers have voted to go on strike. Is that a good move for them, as the Ford government creates more opportunities for acquiring alcohol? By hiking capital gains, is Canada taking away another incentive for doctors to stay?
Guests:
Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist
Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch
Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University
Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights, at Abacus Data
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School
Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen
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Why is Putin presenting a ceasefire option now?
Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
Trudeau was warned about the impact of the carbon tax on the economy and Canadians, by his own data. Yesterday, Elizabeth May joined us on air to share her thoughts on foreign interference and the allegations of collusion, contained within secure documents that she was able to review. Ontario’s bid to build new affordable housing amid a cost-of-living crisis is hitting a bump as builders turn their noses up at a list of affordable sale prices released by the government for developers who want to qualify for rebates. Companies are harvesting our data, unregulated and with the added strength of artificial intelligence: we look at how deep in trouble we already are, and where this is going. Why is Putin presenting a ceasefire option now? Rahim Mohamed writes in the National Post that there are Gazan dissidents standing at the ready to replace Hamas, and Western media has ignored how much opposition there is to the terrorist group ruling Gaza. The Sound of Music Festival has kicked off for its 2024 season, over in Burlington. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!
Guests:
Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Dr. Rahim Mohamed, political commentator and writer, specializing in comparative politics, natural resources and the political economy; former professor with Centre College and Wake Forest University.
Dave Shepherd, Chair, Sound of Music Festival.
Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s new energy minister, says the province can’t afford an “ideological” push to wean its electricity system off fossil fuels even amidst growing concerns about climate change. Elizabeth May says every federal leader should view the documents on Canadian politicians who allegedly wittingly and unwittingly participated in foreign interference. We look to the U.S. and their upcoming election, because they have their own concerns about foreign interference. U.S. President Joe Biden will reportedly urge fellow leaders of Group of Seven nations to support ceasefire negotiations and encourage Hamas to accept a proposal backed by Israel. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!
Guests:
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP.
Elizabeth May, Federal Leader of the Green Party.
Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (expertise in Canadian and American foreign and defence policy, Defence procurement, and Modern airpower.)
Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN.
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British Foreign Policy, Canadian Foreign Policy and politics, International History, U.S. Foreign Policy and relations with Russia.
Larry Di Ianni, former mayor of Hamilton.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute; author of the new book ‘Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox’ from the University of Michigan Press.
Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion’; Author of ‘The Right Path.’
Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen
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