Scott Thompson Show

Paul Ryan announced last night that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president. What else has been happening down at the convention?   Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980.   Yesterday, Scott discussed CRA scam phone calls and actually called the number of one that was left on his voicemail. Today, he received another. How common are these scams becoming? Is there any end in sight? What can people do? Scott decided to call back again. Guest: Paul Noel Murphy, Manager, Communications, Ontario Region, Canada Revenue Agency.   Starting today, Canadian families with kids under 18 will see abigger child benefit payment. It’s expected to push tens of thousands of Canadian Children above the poverty line and stimulate the economy. How will it truly affect Canadians? Guest: Carolyn Humby, Certified Financial Planner and Financial Management Advisor for FirstOntario Credit Union.  .

Sheldon the pig is allowed to stay with his home. The pet pig was grandfathered into a 2012 bylaw that prevents ownership on Monday.  Guest: Diane Hines, Owner of Sheldon the pig,  owns Lazy Dazy Animal Haven.

Yesterday, Scott discussed CRA scam phone calls and actually called the number of one that was left on his voicemail. Today, he received another. He decided to call the number back again.

Paul Ryan announced last night that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president. What else has been happening down at the convention?   Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980.

An interesting start to the GOP convention with Melania Trump's speech mirroring that of Michelle Obama's from 2008 in some parts. Attendees were also riled up after harsh criticism of Hillary Clinton, with delegates chanting "lock her up." "If Hillary can't give us truth, why should we give her the Presidency?" Clinton and Trump are now tied in the polls.   Guest: Charles Ortel, Washington Insider, writer, expert on geo politics.   Andrew Lawton is at the GOP Convention. What is the vibe? What can we expect to see tody?   Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980.CRA Phone Tax Scams have been prevalent this year, with the RCMP receiving 850 calls so far about these scams. The caller pretends to be a CRA agent and demands payment over the phone, often threatening legal action if you do not comply. These fraudsters often "spoof" local telephone numbers and have been known to imitate local police officers. How do you identify these calls and what should you do if you get one? Scott took the time t

Walmart has now banned used of Visa cards at three of their Thunder Bay stores starting today. The company has promised to extend the ban to their 400 locations in Canada. No timeline has been given. Walmart claims that it pays more than $100 million in fees to companies like Visa, MasterCard and Discover.   Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

CRA Phone Tax Scams have been prevalent this year, with the RCMP receiving 850 calls so far about these scams. Scott got one of these calls, he decided to call back. 

An interesting start to the GOP convention with Melania Trump's speech mirroring that of Michelle Obama's from 2008 in some parts. How are people responding to her speech? Guest: Charles Ortel, Washington Insider, writer, expert on geo politics.

Baton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city. The shooting comes after rising tensions between the black community and police.   Guest: Bill Profita), Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge. A group representing young Asian Canadians is looking at breaking barriers between the Asian and black communities and has written a letter campaign to reach out to elders in their communities.   Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.   Friday saw Turkey’s military attempt to overthrow the government. The attempt failed. How do military coups work?      Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.   What is the current state of politics after a coup like this?   Guest: Bessma Momani, CIGI Senior Fellow, associate professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.

The military's attempt to overthrow Turkey’s government failed. How do military coups work? Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

A group representing young Asian Canadians is looking at breaking barriers between the Asian and Black communities and has written a letter campaign to reach out to elders in their communities. Scott took a moment to read the letter .

Three Baton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city. The shooting comes after rising tensions between the black community and police.   Guest: Bill Profita, Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge.

    The Scott Thompson Show Podcast An autopsy is scheduled for today on a body that Calgary police believe is Taliyah Leigh Marsman. Edward Delten Downey has been charged with two counts of first degree murder.  Guest: Joe McFarland, News Director at NewsTalk770. What processes do police go through when handling cases such as Taliyah’s? Also; the attack in Nice, France.  Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com A French man of Tunisian descent drove a truck through crowds of revelers celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France. 84 people have died and many others are in critical condition. Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Christine came back from a trip to Europe earlier this week. What was it like there? What was the political climate like before the attack in Nice, France?

The attack in Nice, France. A French man of Tunisian descent drove a truck through crowds of revelers celebrating Bastille Day. 84 people have died and many others are in critical condition. Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com

An autopsy is scheduled for today on a body that Calgary police believe is Taliyah Leigh Marsman. Edward Delten Downey has been charged with two counts of first degree murder.   Guest: Joe McFarland, News Director at NewsTalk770.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast   Today marks the two year anniversary of Neil bantleman’s arrest. A protest is occurring right now outside the Indonesian Consulate to draw attention to this situation and tonight in Calgary a vigil will be held.   Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia).   Theresa May has been busy within her first few hours of being Prime Minister. One of her first tasks was naming Boris Johnson as the Foreign Minister.   Guest: Victoria Honeyman, Lecturer in British Politics at the University of Leeds.   A neighbor complaint is forcing one Hamilton family fighting to keep her pot bellied pig. Pigs in Hamilton are bylaw banned unless they were grandfathered prior to the rule in 2012. Guest: Diane Hines, Owner of Sheldon the pig, owns Lazy Dazy Animal Haven.

Will more charging stations and rebates get you to consider buying an electric car? Scott Thompson weighs in.

Today marks the two year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest. A protest is occurring right now outside the Indonesian Consulate to draw attention to this situation and tonight in Calgary a vigil will be held.   Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia).

This morning there was an update to the Taliyah Marsman case. The Calgary police have taken a man into custody who may have been involved in the disappearance of the five year old. They are now searching an area east of the city.   Guest: Michael Lumsden, Reporter on scene for News Talk 770.