The Alex Pierson Show

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Authorities Warn of Potential Attack In Jewish Community Oct 03, 2024

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Guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by Aaron Hadida, the founder of Magen Herut Canada about an intelligence report that suggests that a "lone-wolf" style attack in Toronto is a real possibility! Aaron tells Ben what he and his security team are doing to help ensure his community is safe and able to celebrate the high holidays.

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1-In-20 Businesses In Canada Shuttered In June! Oct 03, 2024

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Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Simon Gaudreault, the Chief Economist and VP of Research for the Canadian Federation for Independent Business about a startling piece of data that suggests 1-in-20 businesses across Canada shuttered in June. Numbers haven't been this bad since the heart of the pandemic, and Simon says its sadly much more than just a blip.

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Should Niagara Falls Be Made Into Canada's "New Vegas"? Oct 03, 2024

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Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodadti about Premier Ford announcing he is thinking about helping to convert Niagara Falls into Canada's own Las Vegas.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''They Are Not Happy,'' Elections Canada Releasing Official Voting Results Oct 03, 2024

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Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Elections Canada yesterday released Official Voting Results showing loss of Liberal Party support in a pivotal summer byelection in Toronto was widespread, a Federal judge has issued a rare Court order blocking public access to an anti-Israel website, Quebec is home to the country's heaviest drinkers, Statistics Canada data showed yesterday. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Rinse, Wash, Release; Homeless Man Killed by Teenage Girls Oct 02, 2024

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Another of the girls who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of Kenneth Lee won’t be getting more jail time due to being strip searched while detained, and 2 more are also seeking to have their charges thrown out. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ari Goldkind, Criminal Lawyer.

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''We Need To Make Sure The War Stops,'' Joly condemn Iran's attack but she'll be the first to criticize Israel Oct 02, 2024

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Melanie Jolie says that Israel has a right to defend itself- but wouldn’t say what that means as she repeatedly called for a ceasefire that SHE should know that Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis will never abide by.. The attack Tues was double the size of Aprils. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan O'Shea, retired Navy Seal. He established and served as the Coordinator of the Hostage Working Group US Embassy.

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What is “Salad Bar” or “Cafeteria” Extremism? What is this ideology? Oct 01, 2024

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Also known as “composite extremism”, this form of terrorism generally does not just follow one ideology but instead a combination of a few, largely fueled from social media. This also includes known “lone wolf” terrorist and attackers such as the man who shot of Edmonton City Hall last year. The grievance's these terrorists go by can include and range from climate change to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk, former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism.

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Fire! Fire! What's Going on with Battery Fires? Oct 01, 2024

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We are regularly hearing these explosions sparked by lithium ion batteries. A massive explosion in Montreal last week fueled by 15,000 kilograms of lithium-ion batteries” erupted inside a shipping container. Now QC fire fighters are warning that even charging your phone by your head- IF your device is operated by a lithium battery, has led to fires and explosions. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Randy Narine, Board of Directors of Clean Energy Safety and Training Council of Canada.

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Spadina and Front Has Turned into a Warzone; Residents won't wait for the city anymore Oct 01, 2024

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A lot of people want their communities back without having to worry about thefts, assaults. Spadina and Front has turned into a warzone. Residents from surrounding condos witnessed the fire which included pops of propane tanks and a BBQed tree. A hydro vault nearby has been roped off and taped up after Toronto Fire and Toronto Police answered the call. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dana Mckiel, Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Did Our Defense Minister lie while under oath? Oct 01, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Liberal-appointed senators protesting quick passage of a Block Quebecois bill on dairy quotas. The Bloc has warned Bill C-282 must be signed into law by October 29 or it will ''bring down the government,'' Defense Minister Bill Blair while testifying under oath misled the China Inquiry, records suggest, addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is demanding Opposition MP's say they are sorry for needling her as a friend of terrorists. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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