The Alex Pierson Show

Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Kris and Arlene talk about the terrible trend of people getting forced out of their own homes because of rising mortgage rates and cost of living. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Taylor McKee, an assistant professor in sports management at Brock University. Arlene and Taylor discuss the culture of silence that exists within Hockey Canada, and why this problem starts way earlier than the NHL. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Michelle Robinson, who also goes by Red Thunderwoman, Sahtu Dene Activist and host of the podcast "The Native Calgarian". Arlene and Michelle talk about what the National Indigenous Peoples Day means to her, about the rumor circulating about the possible resignation of the Pope, and what Michelle thinks need to happen along the road to reconciliation. Let's get...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Ruth Marshall, a professor of religious and political studies at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Prof. Marshall look into the January 6th Inquiry, and focus on the populist and extremist rhetoric that the former President used to instigate the attack on the Capital building. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton to Cable and Twitter to Trump". Arlene and Professor Farnsworth examine the progress and key points in the January 6th Inquiry into...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, and a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Rob Huebert. Arlene and Rob talk about the announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand to invest $4.9 billion into modernizing NORAD, and if that is even close to enough. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kelly Harris, the Principal at Harris Public Affairs. With Premier Doug Ford announcing the release of his new cabinet this coming Friday, Arlene and Kelly talk about what changes the people of Ontario should expect. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Emma Anderson, a professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Ottawa. With rumors circulating that Pope Francis is considering an early resignation from the papacy, Arlene and Emma talk about the possible pros and cons for Pope Francis leaving his position, and who could possibly be next. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Marc Shwec, Government Relations for Ukrainian Canadian Congress & the chairman of the Stand with Ukraine Committee, Canada. Marc helps Arlene breakdown the massive financial promise made by the federal government to aid Ukraine...and why only over a third has been spent on purchasing necessary resources. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Arlene and Tom discuss why the Liberal government is pushing to keep hybrid parliament for another year, the coming Canada Day Protest & rumors about the pope resigning. Let's g...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President and CEO of CanAge, Canada's largest seniors advocacy group. As life continues to become more expensive, many Canadian seniors are having to hold off on their retirement dreams in order to make ends meat, and Laura tells Arlene why this is such an important issue for our most vulnerable people. Let's get talking Learn more abou...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati. With the border open for business, Mayor Diodati and a group of both American and Canadian Mayors are asking the Canadian government to drop the use of the ArriveCan app for border crossings.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Arlene and Tom talk about the expected interest rate hikes coming from the Bank of Canada, the apology from the Toronto Police Service & the inquiry into the Emergencies Act. Le...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of Political Science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News management From Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump"Prof. Farnsworth and Arlene breakdown what we have seen so far in the U.S. committee hearing into the...

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sam Stovall, the Chief Investment Strategist at the Center for Financial Research and Analysis. Sam breaks down why many indices are taking a hit, and if it could be a sign of a recession.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kayla Preston, a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Kayla not only talk about the rising prevalence of hate groups in Canada, but also how populist tactics that certain politicians are using could be feeding these groups.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Arlene and Tom discuss about the coming pressures of inflation and interest rates, what's happening with Crypto drop and the conservative leadership race. Let's get talking Learn more abou...

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Miriam Diamond, a Professor for the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto to talk about the thousands of Ontarians still without power. Miriam tells Arlene how these events are just beginning, and will be very unpredictable.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder, CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Organization. With the cost of living only increasing and many Canadians feeling the effect, Laura tells Arlene how much more difficult it is for those living on a fixed income. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guest host Jody Vance is joined by Debbie Carreau, the CEO of Inspired HR and Inspired workplace about the long awaited report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Debbie tells Jody how to go about reporting misconduct to your HR department, how much this military report effected the HR industry, and why it can be daunting. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

In light of a new report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, guest host Jody Vance is joined by Col. Michel Drapeau, the principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Drapeau Law Office, the first established private law firm to practice in military law. Col. Drapeau tells Jody the importance of this report, and if the recommendations in the repot go far enough. Let's get talking Learn more ab...

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. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Tom tells Jody why the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation is trying to get involved in home sales, why the online black market for cannabis out sales the legal market & why...

Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by Benjamin Tal, the Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets Inc, to discuss the likelihood of the Bank of Canada raising key interest rates...again. Benjamin tells Jody why this isn't all bad news for Canadians, but also why this might not be the last hike we see this year. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Amanda King, Feed Ontario's Director of Network and Government Relations. Amanda tells Rubina how important food banks are becoming in this financially unstable time, and how unless we get a handle on inflation and extreme weather patterns, their use will only increase. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices