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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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39:52

Avoidable Deaths in the Pandemic, Made in China &...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/17

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. First, Alex speaks with Colin Craig, the president of SecondStreet.org. They go further into the study from the other day that investigates the avoidable deaths during this pandemic because of waitlists for surgery.Next, Alex talks with John Robson, National Post Columnist and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about how difficult it is to boycott products made in China, and how the consumers are

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11:59

After a Life Harrowing Vacation, A Young Woman Is...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/17

Alex Pierson is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico with friends. Alex and Jamie talk about what happened on the night that Peter Nowaczeck attacked her and her friend, how she is feeling after landing back home, and what will be her next steps on her long road to recovery. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:56

Wait-times Cost Lives, Tax Hikes Likely To Come & Our...

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2021/12/16

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Bacchus Barua, the director of the Fraser Institute's Centre for Health Policy Studies. They discuss a new report released by the Fraser Institute, that Bacchus was lead on, that looked into the deaths that were due to wait-times during this pandemic for surgeries. Next, Alex talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post & Public

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12:07

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Billions in CERB...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/16

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 why the auditors are not going to be examining billions in CERB payouts until 2023 at the earliest, a new vote that prohibits wage subsidies, but already paid billions to foreign-owned companies. They also touch on why MP Fergus says it would just stir the pot to

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44:02

Fiscal Updates, Liberals Vote Against Banning Huawei...

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2021/12/15

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off breaking down the Fall Fiscal Update with Philip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as well as with the Fraser Institute, with 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in Macroeconomics. They talk about what was really highlighted in the update, what the liberals seems to be planning, and what the update will do to tackle Inflation.Next, Alex talks to Christian

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42:22

Budget Releases, Hallmark Movies & Marineland

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/14

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. They talk about the release of the first budget from this Liberal government in 2 years because of the pandemic. Alex and Yves discuss what is expected in the budget release, why the liberals are being pressured by the opposition to balance the budget, and why this budget is making Mr. Giroux "pull out his hair if he had any to

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11:18

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Awarded COVID...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/14

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 why Defence Minister Anita Anand's husband, the director of LifeLabs, got hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, one alone was $111 million. They also touch on why federal tax collectors have yet to audit a multi-billion federal aide program that the

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45:58

Assaulted In Mexico, TiCats Superfan Been To 21 Grey...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/11

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.Next, Alex talks to 82-year-old Hamilton Tiger Cats superfan Eva Quildon. They talk

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11:05

Tension Between Russia and Ukraine Continues to...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/11

Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine, and if Canada is likely to be drawn into this conflict. Alex and Marcus talk about Canada's position on the global stage, why President Putin is applying pressure & why NATO basically left Canada out of an alliance against Russia. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:33

Assaulted on Vacation in Mexico For No Reason

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/11

Alex speaks with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:21

Uyghur Genocide, Food Prices Are Going To Increase &...

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2021/12/10

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Zumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian and Program and Advocacy Manager of the World Uyghur Congress. They talk about the struggles Zumretay went through as her and her family escaped from China years ago, and what lead her to the life of activism she lives now. Next, Alex talks to John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill

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12:05

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Attorney General Not...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/09

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 Attorney General David Lametti saying that he is still waiting for the release of the mandates, why the Department of Finance doesn't know how much was spent in pandemic relief...which could be billions higher than expected, and finally why a spokesperson who twice

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44:42

Censured For Flagging Anti-Semitism, Children Have...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/09

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Patrick Paulin, Group President of Randstad Recruitment. They talk about the "great resignation", a trend of people of all ages planning on finding a new job in the new year. Alex and Patrick talk about how this trend could have came about, why its taking such a hold, and why it could be good for the new work environment.Next, Alex speaks with Avi Benlolo, Founder and

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32:39

Are We Going to War? Russia Might Make Us, Do We...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/07

Missed the show? No worries. On the podcast today, could we be headed into a war? The short answer yes. So while the world's been looking away distracted by Covid, Russia's been massing a massive show of force along Ukraine's eastern border and Vladimir Putin has got a message for NATO allies... let Ukraine into NATO, or there'll be an assault in a matter of weeks. The US announced a diplomatic ban on sending political delegates to the Beijing Olympic Games so what should Canada do? They should

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11:45

Blacklocks Reporter Check-In: Food Prices Will Keep...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/07

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. A federal bank predicts food prices will keep rising into the “foreseeable future.” Net price increases by wholesalers average more than eight percent, it said. How does this affect the economy? Also a Liberal MP is now listed as Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations but

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7:46

Stuck in South Africa With No Help From The Canadian...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/03

Alex Pierson speaks with Melanie Bloch, a Canadian citizen who was left near stranded and lost in confusion in South Africa when Canada imposed the travel ban without warning or direction. Alex and Melanie talk about what the situation was like for Melanie, how she was finally able to find a way out, and what she has to go through. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:14

Foreign Interference in Elections, Conversion Therapy...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/03

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Marcus Kolga,Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and Founder of DisInfo. They discuss China interfering in Canada's 2021 federal election, and what will happen to a few big brand names that are found criminally guilty for using products from Uyghur slave camps.Next, Alex speaks with Justin Ling, a freelance investigative journalist. They breakdown the meaning of the

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10:56

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Coaching Friends To...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/02

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.They talk about how a federal manager coached a contractor on exactly how to invoice one penny below the Treasury board threshold, why a group of children are taking the federal government to court to lower the minimum age of voters and why the CBC very odd words we should avoid using

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46:16

Money to Companies That Didn't Need It, Housing...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/12/02

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Sun. Alex and Adrienne break down and examine the Auditor General's report that show the Ford government gave hundreds of millions of dollars to ineligible companies during the pandemic, among other things. They talk about what this does to the Ford brand, what some of the other big mentions were in the report, and if the

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45:09

The Bank of Canada Got Inflation Predictions Wrong,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/30

Missed the Show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as

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