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The Alex Pierson Show

640 Toronto / Curiouscast

The Alex Pierson show is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has more than 20 years in the field and behind an anchor desk, and is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. Join the daily conversation with the Alex Pierson Show, and never miss an important story again.

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15:45

Ignorance of Russian History and Culture Is Holding...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/12

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sean M. Malone, a professor of History at the Royal Military College Specializing in Cold War and Nuclear Issues. Sean talks with Arlene about the many Active Measures Russian forces continue to take to spread disinformation and propaganda, and until western nations get a stronger understanding of Russian history and culture we will continue to make the same mistakes. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:25

Elective Surgeries Still Waiting Extremely Long Waits...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/11

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Katherine Smart, the President of the Canadian Medical Association about the surgical backlog situation in this country. Dr. Smart tells Rubina that although we are clearing the backlog, elective surgeries are still in for an extremely long wait. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:52

Canada is Considering A Ballistic Missile Defence...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/11

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Jane Boulden, a professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about Defence Minister Anita Anand weighing if Canada should build a ballistic missile defence program in the arctic circle. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Afghans Interpreters Left Behind By Canada Are Being...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/11

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight For Ukraine about the Taliban hunting, torturing and killing former Afghan Interpreters in Afghanistan. Chris tells Rubina why this is such a dark chapter in Canadian history and how the Canadian government failed the people of Afghanistan. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:45

Cancer May Not Be As Genetic As We Previously Thought

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/10

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. David Wishart, a professor in the departments of biological science & computing science at the University of Alberta about some new research that suggests Cancers may not be as genetically predisposed as we previously may have thought. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:54

Conservatives Want To Build Highway 413...But At What...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/10

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Peter Miasek, the President of Transport Action Ontario to talk about the Conservative promise to build Highway 413, even though it may further erode the trust people still have in our governments. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:36

Half of Women in Canadian Federal Prisons Are Indigenous

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/10

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Vicki Chartrand, an associate professor in the Sociology Department at Bishop's University and Founder and Director of the Justice Exchange Research Clinic. Dr. Chartrand tells Angela that for the first time in recorded history, half of the women in federal prisons in Canada are indigenous, marking a serious problem with our prison systems. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Profiting from...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/10

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Rubina and Tom talk about how the government has been profiting from inflation, why $54 million in student loans will be repaid on the taxpayers dime & why periodicals fell 9 per cent in Canada despite over a third of a billion dollars. Let's get talkin Learn more about your

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13:37

Putin Claims Russia's Invasion Is Too Defend The...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/10

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Sean M. Maloney, a professor of history at the Royal Military College who specializes in Cold War and Nuclear Issues about Russian President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech. Sean tells Rubina why this speech was actually completely underwhelming, and failed to say anything of note. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:37

Will Belarus Join Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/05

Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Dr. Balkan Devlen, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Angela and Dr. Devlen talk about what the possibility of Belarus joining the Russian war in Ukraine, and why NATO supplies to Ukraine are being targeted by Russian forces. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:15

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Twisted Tax Practices,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/05

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Angela and Tom talk about why the Revenue Minister dismissed allegations of corrupt practices, why Public Health Agency of Canada needs to regulate collection of personal data & why the department of Finance never verified the accounts it froze under a Freedom Convoy order. Let's

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9:01

Flora's Story: Maternal Mental Health Awareness

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/05

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Roberta Scott, who runs a support group called "Journey to become a single mother by choice." Roberta and Angela discuss Roberta's late friend Flora, who committed suicide shortly after giving birth to her daughter. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:15

What We Lost: Inside The Attack On Canada's Largest...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/05

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Tawfiq Rangwala, the Author of "What we Lost: Inside the Attack on Canada's Largest Charity". Tawfiq tells Angela about his new book and what really happened behind the scenes with We Charity. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:45

We Need To Protect Supports For Women In Need in Canada

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/05

With all the discussion in the U.S. over the Supreme Court leak on the possible overturn of Roe V. Wade, guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Mohini Datta-Ray, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Toronto. Mohini tells Angela why we need more supports for women in need, and why we need the government to ensure we wont have this right taken away. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:44

Leaks of the U.S. Supreme Court Plan To Overturn Roe...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

Guest Host Angela Kokott is joined by Professor Stephen J. Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. Professor Farnsworth and Angela breakdown the monumental leak from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Roe V. Wade decision, which would greatly affect the freedoms and availability of abortions for women in America. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Russian Oil Is Being Boycotted, and Germany Is...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Professor David Welch, the University research chair and Professor of political science at the University of Waterloo. Professor Welch and Angela break down Germany's support of an EU ban on Russian oil, even though it would seriously hurt German energy. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Pensions Used To Buy...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Angela and Tom talk about how the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board failed to explain its investment into an Indonesian coal mine & Why MP's in the House of Commons unanimously voted to support Taiwan's bid to join the WHO. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices

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9:03

Where Should Men & Their Children Go If Fleeing An...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

Guest Host Angela Kokott is joined by Justin Trottier, the National Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. The Toronto Centre has been operational for over a year now, and after helping 40 different families Justin hopes he now has enough evidence for both the provincial and federal government to acknowledge the severity of the issue. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:49

We Are Losing Our Bees At An Unprecedented Rate...And...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with George Scott, the president of Niagara Beeway. George tells Angela the startling news that bee populations amongst beekeepers has dropped to levels unseen in 50 years, and with a looming global food crisis on the way, government aid is needed more than ever. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:48

Do We Know How Many Men Are Being Abused By Their...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Don Dutton, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia about men who are abused by their spouses. Dr. Dutton tells Angela about the lack of support available, why this needs to be further researched, and why domestic abuse affects men, women, and children. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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