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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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11:23

Capacity Limits For Restaurants & Bars Will Finally...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/23

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Charles Khabouth, the CEO of Ink Entertainment. They discuss the recent announcement from the Ford government regarding raising capacity limits for restaurants and bars, as well as many other industries come Monday, October 25th. They talk about what this finally means for Charles' businesses, if people will be willing to eat in a full restaurant again, and what would happen if case numbers start to rise again. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices

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36:09

Lack of Data to Make Covid Decisions, Inflation...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/21

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. Today, Alex speaks to Julie Kweicinski about how the closure of businesses for over 400 days has hurt them. Why did they allow the big venues to open up fully while businesses are struggling, especially given that the government supports in place are running out? Alex also speaks to Dr. Ian Lee from the Sprott School of Business to discuss inflation and how the Bank of Canada got it wrong. Finally, Global News Radio legal

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11:30

Blacklock's Reporter Check In: CMHC Data Scoop Had No...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/21

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:33

Pandemic Schooling May Hurt Future Economy,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/19

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Bruce Hein, a franchise owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Sarnia. They discuss how the constant disruption Ontario students are facing with school closures due to the pandemic are going to hurt their chances at gainful employment in the future. Alex and Bruce talk about what this could mean for future generations, what can be done to avert this, and how this

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9:29

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: PHAC Head Leaves...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/19

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 the recent departure of the head of Public Health Agency of Canada Ian Stewart, and what this could mean for the investigation into the National Microbiology Lab controversy.Next, they discuss why the Federal management of Office buildings is so

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38:52

Military Can't Police Itself, An Update in the Trial...

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2021/10/16

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Kathryn Marshall, a lawyer who specializes in litigation of sexual harassment with Milburn & Assoc. They discuss the ongoing problems with the Canadian Military and sexual misconduct. Alex and Kathryn talk about why the military seems to struggle policing itself midst these allegations, if the leadership needs a complete overhaul, and what needs to be done to improve trust

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43:21

The Supreme Court Reverses an Appeal, Poisoned Water...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/15

Missed the Show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Joseph Neuberger, a criminal justice attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP. They talk about the Supreme Court reversing its previous ruling for a man who was found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder. They talk about why the appeal was reversed, what the initial crime was, and how often things like this happen.Next, Alex talks with Dashan Maharaja, a local political blogger who

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2:23

A High School in Hamilton Had Some Poor Timing When...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/14

Alex Pierson speaks with Cari Gangaram, a fitness instructor and a mother of a student at Waterdown District High School. The high changed the dress code policy, but only for women...and shortly after there were multiple instances of sexual harassment. Alex and Cari discuss why the high school would do this when they did, how the students feel about it, and what needs to be done. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:31

Extreme Intoxication Defence, Should Canada Do More...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/14

Missed the Show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Lorne Honickman, Legal Expert for Global News Radio, and Defamation Law expert & Partner with Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Supreme Court of Canada weighing in if the legal defence of "extreme intoxication akin to automatism" if viable, or if the existing ban on the defence should be upheld.Next, Alex speaks with Professor Scott Simon, a Sr. Fellow with the

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8:58

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Problems with the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/14

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.They start off discussing why Canada Post will allow unvaccinated employees continue to work and take daily free COVID tests.Next, they talk about why Canada's deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo can still tell Canadians to get vaccinated, even when he says he allows his

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39:39

Rocket Man, Capacity Limits in Restaurants & The...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/13

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On today's episode Alex starts off speaking with Canadian Icon, legend and superstar Col. Chris Hadfield, former CSA Astronaut, engineer, singer former fighter pilot and all around Canadian icon. They discuss William Shatner getting the opportunity to travel into space, how the 90-year-old should fare, and how should he best try and enjoy the experience.Next, Alex talks with our friend Charles Khabouth, the CEO and owner

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37:26

Not An Apology, Consider Early Christmas Shopping &...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/07

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex talks with Melissa MBarki, a policy analyst and outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a member of the Treaty 4 nation in Saskatchewan. They discuss the "apology" by the Prime Minister that never actually apologized, and what this could mean to the struggle for reconciliation.Next, Alex talks with John Keogh, the founder and CEO Shantalla & Professor of Practise at the McGill

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11:26

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Investigation...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/07

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. They talk about what the future of the investigations into the firing of the two Chinese scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory, why the Department of Public Works is refusing to disclose the terms of a contract to a Quebec supplier of "last resort" mask sterilizing machines,

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46:16

Canada Knew About the Taliban Months Ago, China vs....

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/06

Missed the Show? No worries we got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On today's episode, Alex starts off talk with Senator Salma Attaullahjan of Ontario. They discuss the warnings the Canadian government received months ago regarding the human rights violations, and pleas for help regarding the Taliban in Afghanistan, and still failed to act until last minute.Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Mcdonald-Laurier Institute, and journalist for DisInfo. They talk about the

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40:28

Pandora Papers, Facebook Whistleblower & Throne Speeches

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/05

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex starts off talking Toby Sanger, the executive director of the Canadians for Tax Fairness. They talk about the Pandora Papers leak, and how trillions of dollars can be hidden away in tax havens.Next, Alex talks with Paul Davies, a social network safety expert and founder of Social Network Safety. They talk about the Facebook employee turned whistleblower who exposed a lot of unethical practices at the

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10:57

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Massive Vaccine Push,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/05

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. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss the astronomical push to get all 300,540 federal employees vaccinated by months end, Why the former chief clerk of the federal public service Michael Wernick has issues with the merciless exposing of scandals by the media and opposition, and why the CBC has decided to censor

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32:54

Interest Rates are Rising, A Business On The Cusp of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/02

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43:54

There's a Canadian in China That We're Forgetting...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/10/01

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35:08

Election Meddling, The Release of the Michaels Wasn't...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/09/30

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10:31

Blacklock's Reporter Check In: PM Gets Rid of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/09/30

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. They talk about how the Prime Minister has omitted the deadline for federal employees to be vaccinated, how emails are showing the frustration with the complete mismanagement of Canada's PPE stockpile, how the cost of Covid will destroy all retirement plans for the future, and more. Let's

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