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The Alex Pierson Show

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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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12:03

Canada is Letting Down Ukrainian Refugees Just Like...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/01

And finally, Alex is joined by Tamila Karpyc, a former NATO liaison to Ukraine and all around International Security and Democratic Governance expert. Alex and Tamila talk about why its so hard for Ukrainians to not only get into Canada, but gain true refugee status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:42

Guilbeault's Climate Dream Vs. Canada's Energy Reality

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/01

Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:35

Hunger Strike for Justice, Climate Target Dreams vs....

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/01

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by a former Afghan interpreter and a man who is currently participating in a hunger strike on Parliament hill, Zahed. Alex and Zahed talk about how much the Canadian government has let down the Afghan people, and why he and others are doing this hunger strike. Next, Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the

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10:39

Russia Says There Has Been no Breakthroughs In The...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/31

Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Author of "North American strategic Defense in the 21st Century: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World." They talk about Russia stepping away from the negotiations table and saying there has been no breakthroughs. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:39

Minister Guilbeault Keeps Ignoring Canadian Nuclear...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/31

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President for Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's new plan to cut 42% of emissions from the gas and oil sector, but fails to acknowledge clean Canadian nuclear energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:00

Clean Nuclear Energy, War Crimes in Ukraine & Gen....

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/31

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first starts off speaking with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President for Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's new plan to cut 42% of emissions from the gas and oil sector, but fails to acknowledge clean Canadian nuclear energy.Next, Alex speaks with Mark Kersten, a fellow, researcher and consultant based at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy as well as

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48:28

Cut From Our Oil and Gas Sector, Poilievre Promises...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/30

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first speaks with Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They talk about Canada's new climate plan to cut 42% in emissions from the gas and oil sector, and why when the world needs equitable oil this is the worst time.Next, Alex speaks with John Dwyer, CEO of Wondr Gaming, the only publicly traded NFT company in Canada. They talk about Pierre Poilievre's pledge to make Canada

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10:54

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Wartime Censorship,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/29

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. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Tom and Alex talk about why Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada must do more to protect against Russian disinformation, but failed to explain exactly what. They also talk about why one Minister says the Freedom Convoy was a threat to our social cohesion, and into the $50,000

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51:47

The Slap Heard Around The World, Inflation is Higher...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/29

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Canadian Comedian, 40 year veteran of the stand-up circuit and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster. They discuss the slap that was heard around the world when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live at the Oscars when a joke was made about Jada Pinkett Smith. Glen tells Alex how this violence is a major problem in the comedy world, and how some people are starting to be scared away from

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12:38

100 Concerned Academics Pen A Statement About the War...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/24

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Matthew Light, a professor of Criminology and European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the University of Toronto about a statement that Matthew and 99 other Canadian academics penned to Minister Joly on the situation in Ukraine. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:40

Should Canada Meet its 2% GDP Contribution to Defence...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/24

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Adam Chapnick, a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada about Canada's military spending. We have a NATO pledge to contribute 2% of our GDP to defence spending, but should we actually try and reach it? Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:29

Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: CRA Pays Insolvent...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/24

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 break down why the Canada Revenue Agency paid millions in wage subsidies to insolvent companies, the Dentacare deal between the Liberals and NDP & why Coca-Cola is justified in suspending its unvaccinated workers. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices

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11:25

Our Arctic Defence is Outdated And In Desperate Need...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/23

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Richard Shimooka, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about warnings from MP's that the NORAD Northern Warning System being outdated. Richard tells Angela why the need to track and monitor hypersonic missiles in our Arctic is beyond important. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:36

Negotiation Breakdown and Russian Aggression

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/23

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Aurel Braun, a professor of International Relations & Political Science at UofT & Associate of the Davis Centre at Harvard U. Professor Braun and Angela break down the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, and with the negotiations breaking down if an increase to Putin's aggression and instability is likely. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:02

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: President Zelenskyy,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/17

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. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Alex and Tom talk about how President Zelenskyy's message to Parliament put into perspective the Liberal's use of the word "seige" during the Freedom convoy, issues within the Office of Foreign affairs and questionable seizures of bank accounts. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad

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10:06

Negotiations & New Alliances

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/17

Arlene Bynon speaks with Tamila Karpyc, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. They discuss the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and how President Zelenskyy's tour of ally nations could be used as a bargaining chip. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:42

Counterpoint Panel - March 16 - John Mraz & Bill...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/17

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10:14

Update on Ukraine with Fin DePencier

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/16

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10:51

Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Getting it Wrong,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/15

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. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Alex and Tom break down the multiple articles the CBC has retracted over the Freedom Convoy, why the Prime Minister used his Europe trip as a PR stunt to help his image, and why the Liberal promises of a carbon tax is hurting Canadians. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices

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12:55

Chernobyl Lost Power, Should We Be Worried?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/03/11

Alex Pierson is joined by Jeff Merrifield, the former commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss the current state of the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after being taken over by Russian forces. Alex and Jeff discuss the safety of the site, what the likelihood of a radiation leak is, and if we should be worried about the state of these facilities while in an open war zone. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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