The Alex Pierson Show

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'Kids are going to be scared now, because what if the cops come?' Apr 20, 2021

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Brodie O'Hare talks to Alex Pierson about a video captured in a skateboard park in Gravenhurst. In the video a police officer is seen aggressively shoving a young person.

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Frank Seglenieks - Why is the water in Lake Ontario so low this year? Apr 16, 2021

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Frank Seglenieks, Canadian Secretary for the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board. They talk about why the water levels are so low in Lake Ontario this year, and if this will last all year.

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Roger McIntyre - What is Brain fog, how does it alter your brain, and is it permanent? Apr 16, 2021

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, Prof. of Psychiatry and Pharmacology and UofT. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. They talk about the becoming more commonplace term "Brain Fog." What it really means, who it affects, and how to clear the fog.

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Dr. Kirk Atkinson - What are Small Modular Reactors, and why should you know about them Apr 16, 2021

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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Director of the Centre for Small Modular Reactors, Associate Professor and Industrial Research Chair in Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science at Ontario Tech University. They talk about what Small Modular Reactors are, and why 4 provinces that opposed the carbon tax are looking to utilize them in the near future.

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Sarah Bontrager - A city in California has found a unique way to clean up homeless encampments, and build relations with the people in the community Apr 14, 2021

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Manager for the City of Elk Grove. Sarah helped to design a way to pay the homeless to clean up their camps within the city, and how effective it has been.

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Vanessa Vakharia - Online learning is here to stay in Ontario, are you and your kids ready? Apr 14, 2021

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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Vanessa Vakharia, owner of The Math Guru, a Toronto math and science tutoring studio, and author of "Math Hacks: Cool Tips + Less Stress = Better Marks". They talk about tips and tricks to improve students experience with remote learning, and some issues that still need to be smoothed out.

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Shaun Proulx - Systemic discrimination notable factor in Bruce McArthur investigation Apr 13, 2021

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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shaun Proulx, Journalist, Broadcaster and PUblisher of TheGayGuideNetwork.com. They talk about the recent watchdog review into the investigation of Bruce McArthur and other missing persons cases, and how the Toronto Police Service needs to improve in order to reconcile relations with the LGBTQ community.

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Roger McIntyre - What does our fear response have to do with Protests Apr 13, 2021

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, a Prof. of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. They discuss the rise of protests and rallies during this 3rd wave, and how the human brain is wired to handle the stress.

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Mark Weiss - Airlines hiring pilots with zero flying experience Apr 12, 2021

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Alex Pierson talks with Mark Weiss, a retired airline pilot who became an expert in the field of plane crash investigation. They talk about a new initiative being used by airlines to help diversify their pilot roster...hire pilots and then train them yourselves...

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Jean Hammond - How to spend time with the family during April Break Apr 12, 2021

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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Jean Hammond, A Family Partnership Speacialist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and mother of a child with a disability. Jean tells Arlene some creative and healthy ways for family to spend time together during this April Break and Stay-at-home order, and the importance of Family time.

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