The Alex Pierson Show

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Rising Mortgage Rates Are Forcing People Out Of Their Homes Jun 22, 2022

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Kris and Arlene talk about the terrible trend of people getting forced out of their own homes because of rising mortgage rates and cost of living.

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Is Toxicity Ingrained Within Hockey Culture? Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Taylor McKee, an assistant professor in sports management at Brock University. Arlene and Taylor discuss the culture of silence that exists within Hockey Canada, and why this problem starts way earlier than the NHL.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: The Papal Visit & Reconciliation Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Michelle Robinson, who also goes by Red Thunderwoman, Sahtu Dene Activist and host of the podcast "The Native Calgarian". Arlene and Michelle talk about what the National Indigenous Peoples Day means to her, about the rumor circulating about the possible resignation of the Pope, and what Michelle thinks need to happen along the road to reconciliation.

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Jan 6th Inquiry: Fake News and Extremist Rhetoric Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Ruth Marshall, a professor of religious and political studies at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Prof. Marshall look into the January 6th Inquiry, and focus on the populist and extremist rhetoric that the former President used to instigate the attack on the Capital building.

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Jan 6th Inquiry: Attempts to Thwart and Overthrow Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton to Cable and Twitter to Trump". Arlene and Professor Farnsworth examine the progress and key points in the January 6th Inquiry into the attack on Capital Hill in the U.S.

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Our Arctic Is In Desperate Need Of An Upgrade Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, and a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Rob Huebert. Arlene and Rob talk about the announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand to invest $4.9 billion into modernizing NORAD, and if that is even close to enough.

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The New PC Cabinet Is Coming...What Changes Are We Expecting Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kelly Harris, the Principal at Harris Public Affairs. With Premier Doug Ford announcing the release of his new cabinet this coming Friday, Arlene and Kelly talk about what changes the people of Ontario should expect.

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Could We Be Seeing Grey Smoke From The Vatican Soon? Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Emma Anderson, a professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Ottawa. With rumors circulating that Pope Francis is considering an early resignation from the papacy, Arlene and Emma talk about the possible pros and cons for Pope Francis leaving his position, and who could possibly be next.

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Canada Promised Roughly Half a Billion in Ukrainian Aid...But Less Than Half Has Been Spent Jun 22, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Marc Shwec, Government Relations for Ukrainian Canadian Congress & the chairman of the Stand with Ukraine Committee, Canada. Marc helps Arlene breakdown the massive financial promise made by the federal government to aid Ukraine...and why only over a third has been spent on purchasing necessary resources.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Hybrid Parliament, Canada Day Protest & A New Pope? Jun 21, 2022

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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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Arlene and Tom discuss why the Liberal government is pushing to keep hybrid parliament for another year, the coming Canada Day Protest & rumors about the pope resigning.

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