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A Young Teen Was Bit In The Face, By An Already Controversial Dog Nov 10, 2021

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Alex Pierson speaks with Muhammad Almutaz Alzghool, the young teen who was allegedly bit in the face by an American Pocket Bully named Blu, who is already involved in a very public plight that say changes to the controversial pit-bull regulations in Ontario. Alex asks Muhammad what led up to the bite, how he felt before and after the incident, and what he feels should happen next.

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Is High Inflation Here To Stay? A Divide In The Conservative Party & Death of a Gunsmith Nov 09, 2021

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ON this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Phillip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a long-time employee of Stats Canada specializing in Macro Economics. They discuss the recent announcement from the Bank of Canada where Governor Tiff Macklem where he says that this high inflation is "transitory but not short-lived".
Next, Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, Founder of Jenni Byrne and Associates & former Chief of Staff for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They discuss why Conservative leader Erin O'Toole still can't seem to get his footing, and why a divide in the party could be bad for his future.
And finally, Alex speaks with Dan Nagy, the owner of Eli's Guns and Archery as well as longtime friend and mentee of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss what could have happened that led to Rodgers death at the hands of Toronto Police, how Rodgers death has effected the gun community across the country, and why Toronto Police were investigating a man in Simcoe without the local police.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Job losses to Climate Change, Conspiracy Theories & Mixed Messaging on Vaccines Nov 09, 2021

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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 the recent pledge from Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to protect Canadians who lose jobs due to Climate Change regulations, the mixed messaging from Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer regarding the importance of vaccines, how many in the public sector were already vaccinated when the Prime Minister threatened job losses for those still unvaccinated, and why a federally funded Media Monitor is accusing two former Premiers of pushing conspiracy theories.

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Tragedy and Chaos at Astroworld Nov 09, 2021

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Alex Pierson speaks with Andy Stinton, the president of News Minute Network. They discuss the tragedy that unfolded at Travis Scott's "Astroworld" concert that left many injured and 8 dead. Alex and Andy discuss what could have went wrong, who may carry majority of the blame, and what needs to happen so something like this never happens again.

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Why Is The World Ignoring Nuclear Energy as Clean? Nov 05, 2021

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Alex speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They discuss the recent pledge by the Canadian government to overhaul the Canadian energy sector, but the lack of desire to use Nuclear technology. They discuss why environmentalists and governments are against Nuclear energy, how it is misconstrued by many, and what other options Canada has pledged to use instead of clean, renewable Nuclear energy.

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Canada Stops Funding Fossil Fuel Abroad, Silenced for "Tar and Feathered" & The Military Won't Police Themselves Nov 05, 2021

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Stewart Muir, the founder of ResourceWorks, as well as an environmental historian and Co-Founder of Mining Tech start up Tersa Earth. They discuss the announcement by the Trudeau government to cap gas and oil next year, and why this seems to be a direct attack at Western Canada.
Next, Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a professor of Law & Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and also a trained Immunologist. They discuss why Amir recently was banned for life from twitter for a political tweet they say was " an incitement of violence" even though it was simply political metaphor.
And finally, Alex speaks with Col. Michel Drapeau, Principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Dreapeu Law Offices. They discuss the recent announcement from newly appointed Minister of Defence Anita Annand accepting recommendations to have sexual abuse cases in the military to be handled by the civilian judicial system.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Documents from National Microbiology Lab, 277 Delegates at COP26 & Regulators Double Dipping Nov 04, 2021

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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 why Canada needed to send 277 delegates and 17 press aides to the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasglow, all on the taxpayers dollar. They also talk about the again rising call by opposition parties for the release of the documents pertaining to the firing of the two Chinese scientists from the National Microbiology Labratory, and how a regulator for Hydro One while still holding their position, and how they got the penalties waived.

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A Warning From China, The Death of Tip Culture & Impaired Driving Nov 04, 2021

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Scott Simon, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a professor of social sciences at the University of Ottawa. They talk about a recent warning made by the Chinese government to current and former Canadian officials to stay out of the Taiwan Strait. They discuss why China see's Canadian vessels in the strait as a provocative move and what Canada's response to the warning was.
Next, Alex talks with Tony Elenis, the president and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association. They talk about the upcoming minimum wage hike promised by the province and what it could mean not only for restaurants, but also for tip culture.
And finally, Alex connects with Catherine McDonald, the crime reporter for Global News Toronto. They discuss a recent ruling in the Brady Robertson trial where a dangerous precedent might be set on impaired driving.

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Kyle Beach's Attorney, Expensive & Ineffective Healthcare & The Cost Of Cheese Nov 03, 2021

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Dr. Susan Loggans, the owner of Susan E. Loggans & Associates, as well as attorney for Kyle Beach. Alex and Susan discuss what steps Kyle plans to take next, what they expect from the meeting with the NHL's commissioner, and why this case represents so much more than a one time mistake for the league.
Next, Alex talks with Bacchus Barua, the associate director for the Centre for Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute. They discuss a recent report Bacchus wrote that shows Canada's healthcare system is not only expensive, but also inefficient...and that was before the pandemic.
Finally, Alex speaks with John Keogh, the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, as well as professor of practice at McGill University's Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They discuss the expected skyrocketed price of all dairy products in Canada next year because of the global supply chain backlog.

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Sorry is A Start For the NHL, But Is It Enough For Kyle Beach? Nov 02, 2021

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Alex Pierson speaks with Susan Loggans, the Owner of Susan E. Loggans & Associates and Attorney for Kyle Beach. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Kyle, what is expected next, and what the next steps for Kyle could be.

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