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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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10:50

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: What Happens If...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/30

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 discuss the ongoing housing crisis, and why a federal bank regulator warns of far-reaching consequences if housing prices significantly decline. They also talk about why the Bank of Canada got their predications so wrong about the rising inflations, and why the Trudeau Liberals

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9:36

Should Dr. Teresa Tam Resign As Chief Public Health...

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2021/11/30

Alex Pierson 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 Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices

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10:38

A Student Was Suspended For Flying A Pro-Police Flag...

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2021/11/27

Alex Pierson speaks with Carson Young, a 17-year-old high school student and his mother Kim Young , a Constable with the Barrie Police Service. They talk about Carson being suspended from his high school for having a pro-police flag on the back of his truck, something the school and school board said he shouldn't have done. But when he asked what policy he was violating, he was suspended. Alex talks to Kim and Carson about what the principal said, why Carson wants to support police, and what his

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35:33

ON Point Roundtable: Gun Crime

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/26

As gun crimes continue to rise in the city, Alex Pierson sits down with community leaders in our new Round Table discussion to figure out what would be better uses of the money promised.Alex is joined by Louis March, the founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement, Evelyn Fox, Founder of Communities for Zero Violence, & Marcell Wilson, founder of the One by One Movement. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:05

No More Cloth Masks, A Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022...

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2021/11/26

Missed the show? We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast! On this episode, Alex start off speaking with Dr. Neil Rau, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. They discuss why Public Health of Canada is recommending that all Canadians invest in an N-95 mask.Next, Alex talks with Eric Morse, retired Canadian diplomat, and an active member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He was involved in the 1980 Moscow boycott campaign with the Canadian Department of

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42:28

Celebrities Tweeting, Is Diversity More Important...

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2021/11/25

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ellis Ross, a Member of the B.C. Legislature for Skenna. They talk about recent tweets by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo commenting on the pipeline blockade in Northern BC, but how their tweets were misinformed and could hinder negotiations and peace agreements. Next, Alex speaks with Professor Pat Kambhampati, an associate professor at McGill University in the department

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11:57

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Unanswered Questions...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/25

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 the Conservative party voting to reopen the investigation into why top security clearances were given to Chinese Scientists and then later revoked, why Clerk of the Commons is accused of incompetency and favouritism, and why House Leader Holland Cabinet says they will

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47:21

The Whereabouts of Peng Shuai, The Christmas Day...

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2021/11/24

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Yaqui Wang, a Sr. researcher for Human Rights Watch. They talk about the whereabouts of Tennis Star Peng Shuai, who has been all but completely out of the public eye after she tweeted that a high-ranking Chinese official had previously sexually assaulted her. Alex and Yaqui discuss why the messages from Shuai are dubious at best, China's history of silencing dissenters, and

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42:52

Not Prepared for Climate Change, Should Young...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/23

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association, Chris Gardner. They talk about why the province of B.C. was so completely under prepared for not only the atmospheric river, but also all the subsequent flooding or even wildfires over the summer.Next, Alex speaks with Dr, Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's

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9:24

Should Dr. Moore Resign as Chief Medical Officer of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/23

Alex Pierson speaks with 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 talk about a recent article penned by Irvin that questions why Dr. Kieran Moore may need to resign as Chief Medical Officer of Health. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:10

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: COVID Deaths in...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/23

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 Public Health Canada has yet to reveal the identity of the 6 COVID deaths in children, why Transportation Minister Alghabra confirmed that unvaccinated passengers could be exempt from COVID shots next week, and why audits of grant applications for found 1/3rd were

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11:08

Two Weeks After His Death, The Kotanko Family Is...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/23

Alex Pierson speaks with the founder of Smitiuch Injury Law & the lawyer hired to represent Rodger Kotanko's family, Mike Smitiuch. They talk about the concerns and issues that still exist around the death of well-renowned gunsmith Rodger Kotanko at the hands of the Toronto Police Service. Alex and Mike talk about why the TPS brought their own ambulance to the search, how Mike plans to do his own investigation without key SIU information, and what the family is hoping for. Let's get talking Learn

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39:52

Catastrophe in Fraser Valley, The Three Amigos Summit...

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2021/11/19

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Holger Schwichtenberg, the Chair of the B.C. Dairy Association. They talk about the catastrophe in the Fraser valley, and how many farmers are still struggling to save their livestock. Next, Alex talks with Jerry Dias, the National President of Unifor, the largest private sector union in Canada. They discuss the "Three Amigo's" summit in the U.S. right now, and if Prime

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42:27

B.C. Declares an Official State of Emergency, Western...

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2021/11/18

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Alex Veniza, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. They talk about the ongoing emergency situation in the Fraser Valley in B.C., why the Premier officially declared it a State of Emergency, and why the province wasn't fully prepared for this situation.Next, Alex speaks with the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, and professor at the Centre for the Convergence of Health and

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11:08

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Breakup Over...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/18

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 Senator Denise Batters finding out she was kicked out of the Conservative Caucus over voicemail, and how Erin O'Toole looks after it. They also talk about how the Privy Council Office conducted a poll that may have directly influenced why we had an election, and why

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10:34

Is Throwing More Money At Gun Violence Really The...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/17

In light of Premier Ford pledging $75.1 million over three years to combat gun and gang violence, Alex speaks with Louis March, the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement. They talk about this pledge by the province, and if it is enough to deal with the growing gun problem in the city. They discuss if social issues or community opportunities would be a better option, why throwing more money at the problem won't help, and where many of these guns found on the streets are coming from. Let's get

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16:22

Astroworld Festival: Over 93 Lawsuits On Behalf Of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/17

Alex Pierson speaks with Alex Hilliard, a personal injury attorney and part of the legal team representing 200 plaintiffs and 93 lawsuits laid against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and many other organizers of the Astroworld Festival tragedy. They discuss the progress of the lawsuits, what is expected to be accomplished, what the expected timeline will be. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:55

Childcare in Ontario, TDSB Allows Anti-Semitic...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/16

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun. They discuss Alberta recently signing an agreement with the Federal Government, and the rising questions as to why Ontario is still waiting. They talk about why Ontario still has not penned an agreement, what we are waiting out for, and what we should hold out for.Next, Alex talks with Avi Benlolo, the founder and chairman

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11:31

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Trains Over Planes,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/11/16

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 start off talking about Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault's plan to take a train across Canada this winter to discuss climate change, after former Minister McKenna logged over 22,000 Km by plane in 10 days. They also talk about why a researcher is telling Cabinet to shut

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40:49

TDSB Interferes With A Book Club, Guilbeault On...

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2021/11/13

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Tanya Lee, the artistic social entrepreneur and executive producer of "A Room of Your Own Bookclub" a book club for at-risk teen girls. They talk about the recent decision by the Toronto District School Board to not promote the book club to its students if they choose to discuss a new book by Defence Lawyer Marie Henein, and why that is a bad decision for the students.Next,

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