The Alex Pierson Show

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Life Is Becoming More Expensive That Seniors Are Delaying Retirement Jun 17, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President and CEO of CanAge, Canada's largest seniors advocacy group. As life continues to become more expensive, many Canadian seniors are having to hold off on their retirement dreams in order to make ends meat, and Laura tells Arlene why this is such an important issue for our most vulnerable people.

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The Border Is Open...So Do We Still Need The ArriveCan App? Jun 17, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati. With the border open for business, Mayor Diodati and a group of both American and Canadian Mayors are asking the Canadian government to drop the use of the ArriveCan app for border crossings.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Rate Hikes, Police Apologize & Emergencies Inquirt Jun 16, 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 talk about the expected interest rate hikes coming from the Bank of Canada, the apology from the Toronto Police Service & the inquiry into the Emergencies Act.

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The U.S. Investigation Into The Jan. 6th Capital Hill Attack Jun 15, 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 and Cable to Twitter and Trump"
Prof. Farnsworth and Arlene breakdown what we have seen so far in the U.S. committee hearing into the attempted insurrection on Jan. 6th.

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The Stock Markets Are Slipping Into Bear Territory, And This Could Be Just The Start Jun 14, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sam Stovall, the Chief Investment Strategist at the Center for Financial Research and Analysis. Sam breaks down why many indices are taking a hit, and if it could be a sign of a recession.

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Are Populist Politicians Feeding Into Hate Ideology? Jun 14, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kayla Preston, a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Kayla not only talk about the rising prevalence of hate groups in Canada, but also how populist tactics that certain politicians are using could be feeding these groups.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Inflation, Crypto Drop & The Conservative Leadership Jun 14, 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. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Arlene and Tom discuss about the coming pressures of inflation and interest rates, what's happening with Crypto drop and the conservative leadership race.

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A Record Heatwave And Thousands Are Still Without Power Jun 01, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Miriam Diamond, a Professor for the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto to talk about the thousands of Ontarians still without power. Miriam tells Arlene how these events are just beginning, and will be very unpredictable.

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Inflation is Skyrocketing...What If Your On A Fixed Income? Jun 01, 2022

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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder, CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Organization. With the cost of living only increasing and many Canadians feeling the effect, Laura tells Arlene how much more difficult it is for those living on a fixed income.

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Counterpoint - Kelly Harris & Lorne Honickman Jun 01, 2022

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