The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
We look at the ongoing fallout from the Pearson Airport Gold Heist, as a sixth arrest is made. Andy Kim's "Rock Me Gently" is marking a major milestone, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. We are joined by Andy Kim! According to The Toronto Star “After more than a week, the Loblaw boycott doesn’t appear to h ... Show More
Sep 5
Fed independence? Here’s why you should worry. With Peter Conti-Brown
President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate-setting board, is not the first time in the Fed’s history that there has been an attempt to politicise central banking. But Peter Conti-Brown, associate professor of financial regu ... Show More
31m 13s
Jul 2025
One Big Beautiful Econ Con?
In the wake of Trump's sweeping economic legislation, Jon is joined by Clara Mattei, Professor of Economics at The University of Tulsa and author of "The Capital Order," and James Robinson, Professor at the Harris School for Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Together, t ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 17
Britain: a beacon of economic stability?
The countdown is on: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just six weeks to finalise her Autumn Budget before the November 26 deadline. This week, she was in Washington DC for the annual meeting of the IMF, where she hinted at tax rises for the rich, while pinning some blame for Britain’ ... Show More
33m 12s
Mar 2025
Whiplash From the White House, and a SpaceX Explosion
<p>Plus, how to win the lottery.</p><p><strong>On Today’s Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/us/politics/trump-mexico-tariffs-suspended.html" target="_blank"><strong>Trump Whipsaws on Tariffs, Giving Mexico and Canada Reprieve</strong></a>, <i>by ... Show More
8m 8s