The Alex Pierson Show

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New polling finds Ontarians think they're really good at driving - but are they? Feb 26, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer at Pollara, about new polling that found Ontarians are VERY confident in their driving abilities. However, data from the OPP say driving in the province has only gotten more dangerous.

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PM Trudeau says online harms bill is about protecting kids - but will it harp down on freedom of expression? Feb 26, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto, about the long-promised online harms legislation, which the Liberals say is focused on primarily protecting children on the internet and not focused on restricting expression.

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NDP and Liberals come to an agreement on pharmacare - but is it sustainable? Feb 26, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Kristen Watt, Pharmacist and owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy in Southampton, Ontario, about her concerns with the pharmacare deal.

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More are turning to TikTok for news content as papers shut down, newsrooms get cut - but is it a legitimate source for news? Feb 23, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Nicole Blanchett, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Journalism and a former producer with CityTV.

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A second asylum seeker has died after waiting hours for shelter space in Peel Region - what needs to change? Feb 23, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Kizito Musabimana, executive director of the Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre, about the tragic passing of another African migrant seeking shelter in Peel Region. Ms. Delphina Ngigi was a refugee claimant and widow with four children, who are back home in Kenya.

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Ford government to give Ontario universities, colleges funding boost - but what do we get for our investment? Feb 23, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. David Haskell, associate professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and a social scientist, Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy.

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City councillor won't take family on transit following viral TikTok warning about safety on TTC Feb 23, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Karen Stintz, former city councillor and Chair of the TTC, about safety concerns on the TTC.

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Lynx Air to cease operations Monday, files for creditor protection Feb 23, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Duncan Dee, former chief operating officer at Air Canada, about how Lynx Air says its final flights will take place on Sunday as the company files for creditor protection, less than two years after the low-cost airline took to the skies.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Breach of trust by Governed officials,'' ArriveCan scandal continues Feb 22, 2024

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Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Department of Public Works has ''sufficient suspicion'' of wrongdoing in ArriveCan contracting, a manager testified yesterday, Cabinet is shelving a long-threatened bill to regulate truth and disinformation on the internet, Housing Minister Sean Fraser has launched national fundraising but yesterday would not comment on whether he is campaigning to lead the Liberal Party. All this and more!

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Two random shootings in Jane & Driftwood leaving residents on edge Feb 22, 2024

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Alex Pierson speaks with Marcell Wilson, a former street gang member and co-founder of the non-profit One By One Movement, about two random shootings leaving residents in Toronto's Jane & Driftwood area on edge.

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