The Alex Pierson Show

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Do We Really Need Universal Pharmacare in Canada? Apr 06, 2022

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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy, and also author of Navigating Canada's Healthcare: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System. Francesca tells Jody why the NDP push for universal pharmacare is not only a large burden on taxpayers, but also not necessarily something everyone will need or want.

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Elon Musk Says Big Changes Are Coming to Twitter....Does He Mean It? Apr 06, 2022

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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Jesse Miller, a social media educator & founder of Mediated Reality about Elon Musk saying that he's joining the board of Twitter after acquiring a 9% stake in the company.

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Time Is Running Out To Reverse The Effects of Climate Change Apr 06, 2022

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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Tanzina Mohsin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto about the stark report from the UN warning that the window of opportunity to reverse the effects of climate change is closing rapidly, and how signs are starting to show in Canada.

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The Never Ending Slap: Will We Ever Stop Talking About "It"? Apr 05, 2022

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Its been over a week since the world saw Will Smith slap Chris Rock live on the Oscars, and with how much it's been talked about it feels like it happened years ago. Guest host Jody Vance speaks with a local Toronto actor, Aaron Maxwell Williams, about how he feels seeing one of his idols fall from grace, and as a stage actor if he feels any danger performing now.

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Why Pandemic Stress Eating Is A Bad Trait We Need To Curb Apr 05, 2022

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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Alyssa Bauman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & CEO of Nourished about something many Canadians can relate to...stress eating. During the pandemic Canadians have been stress eating for many reasons, and its not healthy. Alyssa tells Jody why we turn to stress eating, why it can be so unhealthy and some small tips and tricks to help make it that much healthier.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: $106 Million Out The Window Apr 05, 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 Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Jody and Tom talk about a hurried contract on masks ended up costing Canadians $106 Million, but was essentially theft. Tom and Jody break down who the money went to, why no one has been held accountable and what Canadians need to do to try and recover that money.

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After The Slap, Has The Oscars Changed Forever? Apr 01, 2022

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Alex Pierson is joined by Andy Stinton, President at News Minute Network. They talk about the slap seen around the world at the Oscars, and if the future of all lives shows have changed now.

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Canada is Letting Down Ukrainian Refugees Just Like We Did With Afghan Interpreters Apr 01, 2022

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And finally, Alex is joined by Tamila Karpyc, a former NATO liaison to Ukraine and all around International Security and Democratic Governance expert. Alex and Tamila talk about why its so hard for Ukrainians to not only get into Canada, but gain true refugee status.

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Guilbeault's Climate Dream Vs. Canada's Energy Reality Apr 01, 2022

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Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians.

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Hunger Strike for Justice, Climate Target Dreams vs. Reality & Dollarama Needs a New Name Apr 01, 2022

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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by a former Afghan interpreter and a man who is currently participating in a hunger strike on Parliament hill, Zahed. Alex and Zahed talk about how much the Canadian government has let down the Afghan people, and why he and others are doing this hunger strike.
Next, Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians.
And finally, Alex is joined by Daniel Tisch, the president and CEO of Argyle Public Relations to about why Dollarama is upping the average price in their store to $5.

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