The Alex Pierson Show

Alex talks with the Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski. They break from their usual weekly discussions to talk about why the Privy Council tried to hide almost 1 milliion records on pandemic mismanagement. The good folks at Blacklocks have got their hands on about 8,000 of them, and Tom and Alex look into them. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Sam Cooper, National investigative reporter for Global News, and author of the new book Willful Blindness: How a Criminal Network of Narcos, Tycoons, and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West. Alex and Sam discuss the book, and how the criminal underworld has manifested itself in the Canadian west. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with the Director of Schoolhouse Consulting, Paul Bennett in another installment of their Education Watch series. In this interview, Alex and Paul discuss the serious concerns of "learning loss" that are surfacing, particularly in Ontario and other provinces where schools were disrupted for stretches of online and hybrid learning. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Dr. Jane Liddle, Lecturer for Department of Pediatrics at Ottawa University and Community Pediatrician about the new awareness campaign #codepink, and why children's hospitals across Canada are coming together to raise awareness to the disturbingly huge surge in mental health issues in children and youth. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its that time of the week where Alex talks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor at Blacklocks Reporter about the stories taking place in Ottawa that don't get the attention they need. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex brings on Bill C-10 expert Michael Geist, Canada Research Cair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. They talk about the legality and possible charter violations of the Bill, and if it will be pushed forward into law. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Joanna Baron, the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about the proposed changes to the constitution that Quebec wants, why the Prime Minister would even say its a possibility, and why no province is allowed to just change the constitution when it wants. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson spoke with Shai DeLuca, A retired IDF Sergent and TV and Media Personality about the disturbing rise of antisemitism around the world, especially within Canada over the past few years. They talk about how it relates to the growing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and how propaganda is playing a big part in this conflict. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of the week where Alex speaks with Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, Mr. Tom Korski. They go behind the scenes in Ottawa and shine a light on the stories that don't get the attention they deserve. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks again with Chris Moore, and they discuss how his battle for justice has progressed. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Terry Glavin, Columnist for the Ottawa Citizen, National Post, Maclean's Magazine and Sr. Fellow at the Raul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. They talk about the escalating conflict in Israel, and how Hamas is monopolizing in the chaos to sow dissent and further divide the two people. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Bacchus Barua, the associate director at the Centre for Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute. They talk about why Canada is so woefully lagging in the manufacturing of life-saving and essential drugs that people desperately need. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP and the Shadow Minister for Health. They discuss what the next steps for Canadians should be now that AstraZeneca is being paused in more and more provinces, and there is only a limited supply left. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, an associate professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about the provincial government pausing the first shot of AstraZeneca. But what about those who already got the shot? There are not enough doses left to give them all their second shot, how will they decide? Will a mixing of vaccines be the only option? Alex and Dr. Bridle tackle these topics and more in the interview. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Goodman is the owner and director of Camp New Moon. He talks to Alex about plans to reopen summer camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the Auditor Generals damning report on the handling of LTCs during the pandemic...and how the province let down some of its most vulnerable. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about why the Department of Health rated a failed Spartan Bioscience Inc. as "solid", how Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna will do better explaining where billions in public spending went, and why YouTube has been voter to be regulated by The Department of Heritage. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Dr. Jane Liddle, Lecturer for Department of Pediatrics at Ottawa University and a community Pediatrician about the disturbing rise of young children suffering from mental health issues during this pandemic, and what needs to be done in order to save our truly most vulnerable. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell joins Alex Pierson to talk about news the start of the CFL season is being delayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter Sloane Martin joins Alex from the streets of Minneapolis in the wake of a jury finding Derek Chauvin guilty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brodie O'Hare talks to Alex Pierson about a video captured in a skateboard park in Gravenhurst. In the video a police officer is seen aggressively shoving a young person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Frank Seglenieks, Canadian Secretary for the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board. They talk about why the water levels are so low in Lake Ontario this year, and if this will last all year. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, Prof. of Psychiatry and Pharmacology and UofT. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. They talk about the becoming more commonplace term "Brain Fog." What it really means, who it affects, and how to clear the fog. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Director of the Centre for Small Modular Reactors, Associate Professor and Industrial Research Chair in Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science at Ontario Tech University. They talk about what Small Modular Reactors are, and why 4 provinces that opposed the carbon tax are looking to utilize them in the near future. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Manager for the City of Elk Grove. Sarah helped to design a way to pay the homeless to clean up their camps within the city, and how effective it has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Vanessa Vakharia, owner of The Math Guru, a Toronto math and science tutoring studio, and author of "Math Hacks: Cool Tips + Less Stress = Better Marks". They talk about tips and tricks to improve students experience with remote learning, and some issues that still need to be smoothed out. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shaun Proulx, Journalist, Broadcaster and PUblisher of TheGayGuideNetwork.com. They talk about the recent watchdog review into the investigation of Bruce McArthur and other missing persons cases, and how the Toronto Police Service needs to improve in order to reconcile relations with the LGBTQ community. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, a Prof. of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. They discuss the rise of protests and rallies during this 3rd wave, and how the human brain is wired to handle the stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Mark Weiss, a retired airline pilot who became an expert in the field of plane crash investigation. They talk about a new initiative being used by airlines to help diversify their pilot roster...hire pilots and then train them yourselves... Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Jean Hammond, A Family Partnership Speacialist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and mother of a child with a disability. Jean tells Arlene some creative and healthy ways for family to spend time together during this April Break and Stay-at-home order, and the importance of Family time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Arlene Bynon spoke with the CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Doris Grinpsun. They talk about why the Solicitor General wanted to delay announcing the stay-at-home order, and how this has affected hospitals and people's lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Naila Shaikh, an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse about what the ICUs are like behind the scenes, as they reach over 500 patients, and how the staff are able to hold up.Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with award-winning bartender Harry Hanson. They talk about how Harry had to pivot after the first lockdown and he was laid off of work, and how he came up with hosting Virtual Cocktail Class, remote bartending lessons for parties and groups. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Alicia Bacon, a recently engaged woman who has lost her engagement ring in Cambridge. They talk about how it happened, and what Alicia is doing to try and get it back...including a cash reward. Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, an Associate Professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) acknowledging that with Canada's vaccine supply growing, not everyone will have to wait four months between doses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Member of the Children’s Health Coalition about the school closures in Toronto, and how it is negatively effecting the children and not helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with David Redman, a retired Lieutenant-Colonel with 27 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and the former head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency about why lockdowns are not the best option for handling the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Lori Oschefski, CEO & Founder of the British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association. They talk about how Lori almost didn't get a mammogram that caught a tumour developing, and ultimately saved her life. They talk about how the pandemic has pushed cancer screening to the back burner, and why it needs to be brought back to the front.Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Dr. Martha Fulford, an Infectious disease physician and associate professor of Medicine at McMaster University about why students might have to resort to e-learning (again) because of lockdowns, and why that could be a bad idea.Next, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, an expert on Sino relations, professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institue about the WHO report claiming the virus most likely did NOT come from a lab leak in Wuhan, and if we should believe it.Finally, Alex talks with Jim Van Allen, Certified criminal profiler and Threat Assessment Specialist about the doctor from Hawkesbury who is being charged with at least one count of First-Degree murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Conservative MP Michael Chong, and the new sanctions that China has levelled against him. Next, Alex talks with Adrienne Batra, Editor-In-Chief of the Toronto Sun and former Lt. in the Canadian Armed Forces about the culture of sexual misconduct that exists in the military, and how there are two sets of rules for those in charge, and everyone else.And finally, Alex speaks with Beni Sicilia, Artistic Director of The Blowdry Lounge about how he plans to reopen his salon, especially if the province is already threatening another lockdown.Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with John Keough, President & managing principal at Shantalla about the tanker that is blocking the Suez Canal, and how it will affect global shipping routes for at least a week. Next, Alex talks with Sarah Teich, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, International Human Rights Lawyer, and Legal Advisor to the Canadian Coalition Against Terror about why the Chinese government turned on H&M, Nike, and Adidas. Finally, Alex speaks with Johnny Misley, CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association about why he feels there is no scientific justification to not allow children to participate in outdoor sports, and Why he penned a letter to Dr. David Williams about it.Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Bill Browder, University of Chicago Alumnus and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management about why the Kremlin has him literally on a kill list.Next, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun about the Carbon Tax, and why the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that it was constitutional.Finally, Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, Associate professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about vaccines, and why AstraZeneca may be setting itself up for failure.Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Dr. Byram Bridle, Associate Professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about vaccine hesitancy, and how AstraZeneca could be setting itself up for failure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about why Canada laid sanctions on 9 Russian officials, and why one of the most important was left off the list.Next, Alex speaks with Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about Ontario's budget, and how will the spending help us get out of the pandemic. And finally, Alex talks with Dave Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network and Global News Radio Crime and Security Analyst about the tragic house fire in Oshawa that took the lives of 4 people. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Intensive and Palliative Care physician in Ottawa about how lockdown measures can be just as fatal as COVID-19, especially for those who have or had cancer.Next, Alex talks with Jason Lietaer, the President of Enterprise Canada about why Erin O'Toole and his Conservative party can't get on the same page when it comes to climate change.And finally, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Sr. Fellow from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Canada finally standing up to China and laying down 4 sanctions.Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Peter Humphrey, journalist and private detective operating out of the United Kingdom about his 2 years spent in a Chinese prison, and what he believes the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) are going through with there imprisonment in China. Next, Alex talks with Diana Hoang, Associate Vice-President of Colliers about the rising demand of commercial real estate, land and warehouses in the city, and if it is a sign of rising industry in the city. And finally, Alex talks with Francesca Rocchetti, Owner of Francesca Salon and Spa about her frustration over not being allowed to open her salon...again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Peter Humphrey, a Journalist and private detective operating out the UK about his 2 years spent in Chinese prisons, and what the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) are going through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Landry, Executive Vice President of Medicago about their new vaccine that's produced in Canada, and when we should expect it as an option.Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Burton, a professor of Political Science at Brock University and former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China about Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who both will be going to trial in China within the next few days.Lets Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Litigation director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about a court challenge dealing with the Quarantine hotels is set to appear before the courts within the week, and how compassion comes into play. Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices