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Jun 2024
1h 10m

Oh Canada Day, eh?

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Oh Canada Day, eh? The love for the maple leaf seems to vary depending on what generation you’re talking to. But if you’re in the mood to celebrate, the Hammer will be busy with lots of things to do including Its Your Festival and more! We also hear from the world of politics; Here in Canada with the question of Justin Trudeau’s future as PM and whether he should step down, or down south in the states! Last night’s U.S. presidential debate between Biden and Trump happened, we get the key takeaways. All this and more coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights, at Abacus Data.

Ryan McHugh, Manager, Tourism and Events, City of Hamilton.

Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

Dr. Lori Turnbull, Professor & Chair of Public & International Affairs with Dalhousie University.

Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, Host of “Just Ask The Question” Podcast, and Author of “Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It”

John Balogh, Entertainment Director for Its Your Festival.

Chris Knighton, Founder of Knighton Real Estate Advisors.

Ken McMullen, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – Jordan Armenise

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – Dave Woodard

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