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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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36:36

Families of those murdered on Flight 752 want Iran...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/19

Alex talks with Shahin Moghaddam, a man who lost his wife and son when the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down over Iran in 2020, about a new report released by Iran, and what the families need to feel justice has been served.Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Journalist for DisInfo and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) going to trial in China, and if we will ever see them again. And finally, Alex speaks with Nathalie

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35:45

Top female officer quits the military in disgust, Why...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/18

Alex talks with retired Col. Michel Drapeau, founder of Michel Drapeau Law Office, about the recent resignation of Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor, and what that means for the military as a whole. Next, Alex talks with Tamara Cherry, Founder of Pickup Communications and Author of "All The Bumpy Pebbles" about the recent and tragic shooting in Atlanta that left 8 women dead. They discuss why it's important to know all the facts before throwing labels like "racist" around.And finally, Alex speaks with Charles

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38:03

Why do Canadians find the British Monarchy obsolete?...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/17

Alex speaks with David Onley, the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario about a new poll that shows half of Canadians believe the British Monarchy to be obsolete and archaic, and if Canada should separate from the British Royal Family.Next, Alex talks with Craig Colby, founder of Career ReCourse about what Canadians should do if they have lost their job during the pandemic, and what his website can do to help those who recently lost their job.And finally, Alex talks with Christine Van Geyn,

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8:34

Krisya Meeldyk - ON Point with Alex Pierson

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/17

Alex talks with Krisya Meeldyk, godmother to Rori Hache. As Adam Strong was convicted of first-degree murder of Rori Hache, and manslaughter of Kandis Fitzpatrick, Alex and Krisya looked into the beauty of Rori's life, and how the family plans to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:01

The Kielberger brothers testify, Youth mental health...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/16

Alex speaks with Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Ethics Michael Barrett about why the Kielberger brothers were testifying again, and why their relationship with Trudeau may be all but over.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at U of T. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology unit at University Health Network about the scary rise of mental health issues within the youth of the country, and why politicians don't seem to care.And finally, Alex

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40:04

Why are mental health experts telling all levels of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/12

Alex talks with Catherine Zahn, CEO and President of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about why experts have launched the Everything is Not OK campaign, and why all three levels of government are being called to act on it immediately. Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow MacDonald-Laurier Institute and founder of Disinforwatch.org about the two Michaels (Kovrig and Spavor) in China, and why they might be on trial shortly, as well as when is the world going to confront China

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37:33

Kids around the world have missed a full year of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/11

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting about children and students the world over have essentially missed an entire year of education, and how they could have to make it all up somehow. Next, Alex speaks with David Redman, a retired Lt.-Col and former Executive Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency about why a field hospital is being set up in the parking lot of Sunnybrook hospital, and what is has to do with SNC-Lavalin.And finally, Alex speaks with the

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36:23

A Car salesman who is lucky to be alive, why have 11...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/10

Alex speaks with Moe Al-Kaissy, a car salesman at Sports Motors dealership about his harrowing ordeal when thieves stole a car from his lot...with Moe holding onto the hood for dear life.Next Alex speaks with Pamela Ohashi, Director of Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center & Prof. at U of T Department of Immunology about why her and 10 of her fellow scientists have penned a letter criticizing the delay of the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines.And finally Alex speaks with Jenni

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42:41

Meghan and Harry tell-all with Oprah, Why has...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/09

Alex speaks with Angela Levin, Royal Biographer and journalist about the recent tell-all interview between Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and Oprah, and the possible blowback that will come.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Brad Wouters, Sr. Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Executive VP of Science and Research at Toronto's University Health Network about why the vaccine rollout is being muddled by politics.Finally, Alex speaks with Richard Audas, Professor of Health Statistics and

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40:39

The investigation into allegations of sexual...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/06

Alex Speaks with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block about the still developing investigation into sexual allegations laid against former Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance.Then Conservative MP Michael Barrett speaks with Alex about the recent developments in the WE Charity scandal, and why the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify in two House of Commons committees.And finally, Alex speaks with Lawrence Herman, Sr. Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute and

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39:34

Long-term-care is broken and doesn't seem to be...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/05

Alex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the crumbling Long-Term-Care system in Canada, and how it will only get worse soon unless we re-examine how we deal with our elderly. Then, Alex speaks with Regan Irvine, owner of the Irv Gastro Pub about how his pub won't be able to survive another 14 days in lockdown, and why restaurants and bars deserve to have a second chance.And finally, Alex speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution

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40:13

The verdict of Alex Minassian has been laid, Why are...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/04

Alex speaks with Colin Clarke, Sr. Research Fellow at the Soufan Centre about the rise of hate-groups as Incel, and why young children are joining their ranks. Next, Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Legal Expert about the verdict of the Alex Minassian case, and why the judge chose to withhold his name in her verdict. And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Sun media about what's going on with the federal conservative party,

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45:09

How broken is the prison system in Canada, are...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/03

Guest Host Arlene Bynon Arlene speaks with Justin Ling, A Freelance investigative reporter about the current state of the Canadian Prison system, and its many failings. Next Arlene speaks with Dan Kelly, CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about a new survey that shows, unsurprisingly, majority of Torontonians are rearing and ready to return to work. And finally, Arlene speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa about an

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40:35

Former donor to the WE Charity is calling for the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/03/02

Alex speaks with Kate Behan, the Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada about allegations being made my former WE Charity donor and investigative reporter Reed Cowan, and why the RCMP and IRS may soon be involved.Then, Dr. Mark Berber, a practicing psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital talks with Alex about how those with mental health issues are reacting to all the fear mongering being thrown around during the pandemic.Finally, Alex speaks with Toby Barrett,

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44:26

Small businesses are in crisis mode, why it may not...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/27

Alex speaks with Francesca Roccheti, owner of Francesca Salon & Spa about the massive debt that small businesses have had to take on in order to survive.Next, Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks with Alex about people opting to take a fine instead of staying a Quarantine Hotel, and why people may not want to do that.Finally Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist about the

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39:18

Another of Canada's top soldiers steps down due to a...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/26

Alex talks with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau, Principal & Sr. lawyer of Michel Drapeau Law Office about the Military Police Investigation into Admiral Art Mcdonald. The man who replaced Gen. Jonathan Vance when he was dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct.Then Alex speaks with Nneka MacGregor, Executive director at WomenattheCentrE about femicide, and how its on the rise during the pandemic.Finally Alex speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge about the recently released LTC

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40:36

Systemic secrecy in Education, The Opioid Crisis, and...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/25

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting about the culture of systemic secrecy has been plaguing the Canadian education system, and why it even exists. Then Alex speaks with Jeremy Devine, a Psychiatry Resident at McMaster University about the opiod crisis, and how COVID fatigue has pushed it to the back of everyones mind.Finally Alex speaks with Stephen Metelsky, Criminal Psychology Professor at Mohawk College about the largest anti-Mafia operation in York Region's

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39:15

Canada's top soldier is facing an unprecidented...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/24

Alex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resident tech expert Adam Oldfield about Facebook ending the news blackout in Australia, and what that means

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37:38

A former military officer comes forward about a...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/23

Alex visits an interview on The West Block between Mercedes Stephenson and Kelly Brennan, former lover to General Jonathan Vance. Then Alex speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurie institute-- Prof Brock University in Canada-China Relations and Human Rights about why a Conservative led vote to officially accuse the Chinese government of genocide had Trudeau hiding, and China angry. And finally Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Zayouna Law Firm about why public

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42:27

Whats going on with the Ontario vaccine rollout, why...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/20

Alex Speaks with retired General Rick Hillier about the provincial vaccination rollout, and when we can expect to mass vaccinate Ontarians. Then Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs tells Alex all about a recent IPSOS poll that shows seven out of ten Canadians feel anger towards the Federal government for falling so far behind in vaccination efforts. Finally Alex speaks with Lizzy Hamilton, one of many Texans who are volunteering to help save thousands of sea turtles who are dying because the

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