The Alex Pierson Show

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 Charles Robert, a Clerk of the House of Commons who is off duty following allegations of incompetence and pro-liberal bias. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss a recent walk-out performed by TDSB students in protest to the existence of Israel. Alex and Avi discuss why this rhetoric is extremely dangerous, why the TDSB would allow this, and why this kind of hate speech needs proper education to halt.And finally, Alex is able to check in with Tommy John Kherkher, a managing partner with The Kherkher Law Firm PLLC & an associate with Kherkher Garcia LLP. They discuss the lawsuit laid on behalf of Manuel Souza against Travis Scott, and the organizers of the Astroworld Festival. They talk about what Manual wishes to accomplish with this lawsuit, why safety is the forefront of this case, and some updates in the lawsuit. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 down the tar sands and stop financing the market, why the Department of Transportation will permit airlines and airports to gran employees exemptions to get vaccinated on medical or religious grounds, and why Dr. Tam is telling Canadians not to sign Christmas Songs this year. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about Dr. Keefer's video of him questioning Minister of Environment and Climate Change Stephen Guilbeault at COP26 about his position on Nuclear Energy, and why the Minister failed to give an answer.And finally, Alex speaks with a man who filmed and witnessed another man with Asperger's Syndrome be forcibly wrestled with by owners of restaurant in Kitchener, all because he had a service dog with him. His name is Alex Roy, and he explains what happened, how he got involved, and how the experience left him feeling. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Liza Rogers, President of Women’s Real Estate Network and Co-Author of  "From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Success Stories from Women Investing in Real Estate". They talk about women's role in the real estate market, why more women are getting into the market, and why Liza is pushing for this.Next, Alex talks with Phillip Ralph, Director of Health Services for Wounded Warriors Canada, & a Retired Regimental Chaplain to the 32 Combat Engineer Regiment. They talk about the Remembrance Day Ceremony's that took place across the country, what supports need to be improved to better aide our veterans, and why the Minister of Veterans Affairs needs to erase the case backlog.And finally, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Journalist for DisInfo - Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia Expert. They talk about the situation in Belarus that now has NATO on notice, and that has the potential to break into a full hot war. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Liberal Party has dropped all mention of its internet regulations that would include the controversial Bill C-10. They also talk about why a federal judge has ordered the release of Canadian Transportation Agency CEO Scott Streiner, and why the CRA is aiming to speed up tax collections for small businesses. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, president of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine, and chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids. His latest book is “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the unchecked powers our Medical Officers of Health seem to have, and why Irvin believes they should all resign before the years end. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off talking 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 talk about the proposed Electric Vehicle manufacturing center promised by Premier Ford in the Ring of Fire, and why Indigenous Communities might be against it.Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisinfoWatch. They discuss the ongoing harassments and threats made to Hong Kong activists that are now living here in Canada.And finally, Alex and David Toto, the President of Juniper Park\TBWA. They discuss how David helped in the ad campaign with the Canadian Women's Foundation's "Signal For Help" that saved a young woman's life in America. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices