The Michael Scott Podcast

Wisdom meets urgency. A new vision for Canada. What happens when a retired public servant who’s sat in cabinet meetings, led global aid missions, and overseen Ontario’s entire recycling system sits down with a Gen Z entrepreneur born on another continent? You get a raw, intergenerational dialogue about Canada’s future and the world we’re inheriting. Hosted by Michael Scott, former Director of Communications, founding executive of multiple environmental organizations, and advisor to Ontario premiers, and Justin Thompson, a South African-born creative leader speaking for Gen Z, this podcast explores: Climate, greenwashing, and the truth behind Canada's environmental record Artificial intelligence, education, and the future of meaningful work Public policy failures, healthcare gaps, and how to rebuild trust in institutions Global citizenship, national identity, and how young Canadians can lead with purpose Expect real stories, hard truths, and unapologetic calls to action from a man who’s seen how power works on the inside and a young leader ready to question everything. For listeners who want more than headlines. For citizens who still believe in change.