Scott Thompson Show

A Hamilton judge is under fire for wearing a Trump hat in the courtroom. Does this show impartiality by the judge? Should he be punished for wearing the hat? Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer.

On Monday, Kathleen Wynne will unveil her government's plan to help first time home buyers. What do we know so far? Guest: Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association. Gore Park has new benches however they are impossible to lie down or sleep on due to an armrest in the middle of the bench. Advocates are wondering whether the benches are ‘defensive architecture’. How were the benches selected? Guest: Greg Tedesco, Community Developer with the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton. Guest: Meaghan Stewart, Landscape Architect for the City of Hamilton. An Ontario resident and Hydro One are going head to head over delivery charges during an eight month period where the property owner’s power line was disconnected. What has the cottage owner gone through so far.  Guest: Kip Van Kempen, cottage owner fighting Hydro One charges.

An Ontario resident and Hydro One are going head to head over delivery charges during an eight month period where the property owner’s power line was disconnected. What has the cottage owner gone through so far. Guest: Kip Van Kempen, cottage owner fighting Hydro One charges.

Gore Park has new benches however they are impossible to lie down or sleep on due to an armrest in the middle of the bench. Advocates are wondering whether the benches are ‘defensive architecture’. How were the benches selected?  Guest: Meaghan Stewart, Landscape Architect for the City of Hamilton.

On Monday, Kathleen Wynne will unveil her government's plan to help first time home buyers. What do we know so far? Guest: Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association.

Anti-Trump protests have broke out across the United States. Guest: Blayne Haggart, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, Brock University. Moving to Canada from the States? It’s a bit more difficult than you think. Guest: Guidy Mamann, Senior Partner, Founder of Mamann, Sandaluk, Kingwell LLP. Immigration Lawyer. A petition has been started by a naval reservist to move the HMCS Haida from Hamilton to Ottawa. Why would we want to move the ship? Guest: Mike Vencel, Director of Education for Friends of HMCS Haida. Guest: Patrick White, Founder, Executive Director, Project Naval Distinction.​

A petition has been started by a naval reservist to move the HMCS Haida from Hamilton to Ottawa. Why would we want to move the ship?  Guest: Patrick White, Founder, Executive Director, Project Naval Distinction.​

Moving to Canada from the States? It’s a bit more difficult than you think.   Guest: Guidy Mamann, Senior Partner, Founder of Mamann, Sandaluk, Kingwell LLP. Immigration Lawyer.

Anti-Trump protests have broke out across the United States. Guest: Blayne Haggart, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, Brock University. 

    Was this result to be expected? Did pollsters expect the Trump vote to be this momentous? How did we get to this point? What makes this result so different? Is this “uncharted terrority” for US politics? Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan. What is the local reaction to the results of the US election?   Guest: Bob Bratina, Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Liberal MP.   Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have both now issued their speeches. How well did they fare?   Guest: Michael Taube,  Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.   What was the downfall for Hillary Clinton? The role of millennials may have had a key factor in the election.   Guest: David Cahn, author of “When Millenials Rule”, Journalist and Researcher.   Was it wise for Clinton to hold off on doing her concession speech til this morning?   Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications. Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily     While the result

The results to this election were unexpected. How are parties reacting to the news?    Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.

Was this result to be expected? Did pollsters expect the Trump vote to be this momentous? How did we get to this point? What makes this result so different? Is it “uncharted terrority” for US politics?   Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.

An election surprise occurred last night as Donald Trump becomes the US’s president elect. Scott reflects on the election. 

Today, Americans will vote for who will be the next President of the United States. Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton was cleared for a second time in the e-mail scandal. What is the latest in the election? Guest: Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative Political Pundit. How are the Trump and Clinton camps feeling today? Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer. On this election day, what has the social media response been like? Also; Trump had his Twitter account taken away. Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications. Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily.

On this election day, what has the social media response been like? Also; Trump had his twitter account taken away.   Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily 

How are the Trump and Clinton camps feeling today? Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.

Today, Americans will vote for who will be the next President of the United States. Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton was cleared for a second time in the e-mail scandal. What is the latest in the election coverage?   Guest: Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative Political Pundit. 

Tomorrow, Americans will vote for who will be the next President of the United States. Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton was cleared for a second time in the e-mail scandal. What is the latest in the election? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer with Global News. Depending on the winner, what are the repercussions from this election? If Trump doesn’t win, where does this leave the Republican party? ALSO; after this election, what’s next for its electoral process? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University. A survey done by Mainstreet shows that 58% of Ontarians would like Wynne to resign before the next election. Is there any way for her to turn this around at this point? Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.

A survey done by Mainstreet shows that 58% of Ontarians would like Wynne to resign before the next election. Is there any way for her to turn this around at this point?   Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Depending on the winner, what are the repercussions from this election? If Trump doesn’t win, where does this leave the Republican party? ALSO; after this election, what’s next for its electoral process?    Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University.