The Alex Pierson Show

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Negotiation Breakdown and Russian Aggression Mar 23, 2022

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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Aurel Braun, a professor of International Relations & Political Science at UofT & Associate of the Davis Centre at Harvard U. Professor Braun and Angela break down the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, and with the negotiations breaking down if an increase to Putin's aggression and instability is likely.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: President Zelenskyy, Frozen Accounts & Foreign Affairs Mar 17, 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.
Alex and Tom talk about how President Zelenskyy's message to Parliament put into perspective the Liberal's use of the word "seige" during the Freedom convoy, issues within the Office of Foreign affairs and questionable seizures of bank accounts.

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Negotiations & New Alliances Mar 17, 2022

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Arlene Bynon speaks with Tamila Karpyc, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. They discuss the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and how President Zelenskyy's tour of ally nations could be used as a bargaining chip.

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Counterpoint Panel - March 16 - John Mraz & Bill Hutchison Mar 17, 2022

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Update on Ukraine with Fin DePencier Mar 16, 2022

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Getting it Wrong, Eurotrips & Carbon Taxes Mar 15, 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.
Alex and Tom break down the multiple articles the CBC has retracted over the Freedom Convoy, why the Prime Minister used his Europe trip as a PR stunt to help his image, and why the Liberal promises of a carbon tax is hurting Canadians.

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Chernobyl Lost Power, Should We Be Worried? Mar 11, 2022

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Alex Pierson is joined by Jeff Merrifield, the former commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss the current state of the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after being taken over by Russian forces. Alex and Jeff discuss the safety of the site, what the likelihood of a radiation leak is, and if we should be worried about the state of these facilities while in an open war zone.

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Is Bill C-11 What This Country Needs To Protect Broadcasters? Mar 11, 2022

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Bill C-11 is the modernization of the regulation of streaming and social media services that was the failed Bill C-10. There is a desperate need to modernize these laws to regulate streaming, but there are plenty who are worried that this could be an overreach. Alex Pierson is joined by Kevin Desjardins, the President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters to break down the intent of BIll C-11, who it is targeting, and why Canada is in need of regulation like this.

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Race For Conservative Leader, Chernobyl Loses Power & Roman Abramovich Mar 11, 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 Conservative MP for Carleton & official candidate for leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre. Alex and Pierre discuss what the campaign trail will look like, how Pierre plans to unite a fractured party, and if he thinks he can help the Conservatives overcome the Trudeau Liberals.
Next, Alex speaks with Jeff Merrifield, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission about the recent news that the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has lost power after Russian forces took over the site. Jeff breaks down the reality of the dangers in the situation, how likely a radiation leak could be, and why this is the second Nuclear facility the Russian forces has targeted.
Finally, Alex is joined by Marcus Kolga, the Director of DisInfo Watch and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad. Marcus breaks down the importance of the UK laying sanctions against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and why Canada needs to very quickly follow suit if we want to send a strong message.

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#JustInflation, The Cost of Living & Bid of Conservative Leadership Mar 11, 2022

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Alex Pierson is joined by Conservative MP for Carleton and candidate for Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre. As the campaign for Conservative leadership ramps up, Alex and Pierre discuss the shifting political landscape of Canada, why Mr. Poilievre believes he is the leader to unite the party, and how he believes Canada should be helping with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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