On Point With Alex Pierson

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first speaks with Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They talk about Canada's new climate plan to cut 42% in emissions from the gas and oil sector, and why when the world needs equitable oil this is the worst time.Next, Alex speaks with John Dwyer, CEO of Wondr Gaming, the only publicly traded NFT company in Canada. They talk about Pierre Poilievre's pledge to make Canada the blockchain capital of the world, and if the plan if for everybody or just a niche demographic.And finally, Alex speaks with Anders Aslund, an economist and author of "Russia's Crony Capitalism: The Path From Market Economy to Kleptocracy". They discuss Russia promising to scale down operations in northern Ukraine and Kyiv if Ukraine will switch to a neutral position. 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.Tom and Alex talk about why Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada must do more to protect against Russian disinformation, but failed to explain exactly what. They also talk about why one Minister says the Freedom Convoy was a threat to our social cohesion, and into the $50,000 worth of kickback's that Jerry Dias accepted. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Canadian Comedian, 40 year veteran of the stand-up circuit and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster. They discuss the slap that was heard around the world when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live at the Oscars when a joke was made about Jada Pinkett Smith. Glen tells Alex how this violence is a major problem in the comedy world, and how some people are starting to be scared away from comedy.Next, Alex and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. They talk about Statistics Canada altering its monitoring of food prices, and how that is underrepresenting the true rate of inflation.And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein of the Toronto Sun to breakdown the newly announced childcare deal between the province and federal government that could see childcare costs drop to as low as

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Matthew Light, a professor of Criminology and European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the University of Toronto about a statement that Matthew and 99 other Canadian academics penned to Minister Joly on the situation in Ukraine.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Adam Chapnick, a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada about Canada's military spending. We have a NATO pledge to contribute 2% of our GDP to defence spending, but should we actually try and reach it? 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 Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Angela and Tom break down why the Canada Revenue Agency paid millions in wage subsidies to insolvent companies, the Dentacare deal between the Liberals and NDP & why Coca-Cola is justified in suspending its unvaccinated workers. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Richard Shimooka, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about warnings from MP's that the NORAD Northern Warning System being outdated. Richard tells Angela why the need to track and monitor hypersonic missiles in our Arctic is beyond important. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Aurel Braun, a professor of International Relations & Political Science at UofT & Associate of the Davis Centre at Harvard U. Professor Braun and Angela break down the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, and with the negotiations breaking down if an increase to Putin's aggression and instability is likely. 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.Alex and Tom talk about how President Zelenskyy's message to Parliament put into perspective the Liberal's use of the word "seige" during the Freedom convoy, issues within the Office of Foreign affairs and questionable seizures of bank accounts.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlene Bynon speaks with Tamila Karpyc, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. They discuss the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and how President Zelenskyy's tour of ally nations could be used as a bargaining chip. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 break down the multiple articles the CBC has retracted over the Freedom Convoy, why the Prime Minister used his Europe trip as a PR stunt to help his image, and why the Liberal promises of a carbon tax is hurting Canadians.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson is joined by Jeff Merrifield, the former commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss the current state of the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after being taken over by Russian forces. Alex and Jeff discuss the safety of the site, what the likelihood of a radiation leak is, and if we should be worried about the state of these facilities while in an open war zone. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill C-11 is the modernization of the regulation of streaming and social media services that was the failed Bill C-10. There is a desperate need to modernize these laws to regulate streaming, but there are plenty who are worried that this could be an overreach. Alex Pierson is joined by Kevin Desjardins, the President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters to break down the intent of BIll C-11, who it is targeting, and why Canada is in need of regulation like this. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Conservative MP for Carleton & official candidate for leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre. Alex and Pierre discuss what the campaign trail will look like, how Pierre plans to unite a fractured party, and if he thinks he can help the Conservatives overcome the Trudeau Liberals.Next, Alex speaks with Jeff Merrifield, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission about the recent news that the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has lost power after Russian forces took over the site. Jeff breaks down the reality of the dangers in the situation, how likely a radiation leak could be, and why this is the second Nuclear facility the Russian forces has targeted.Finally, Alex is joined by Marcus Kolga, the Director of DisInfo Watch and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad. Marcus breaks down the importance of the UK lay

Alex Pierson is joined by Conservative MP for Carleton and candidate for Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre.  As the campaign for Conservative leadership ramps up, Alex and Pierre discuss the shifting political landscape of Canada, why Mr. Poilievre believes he is the leader to unite the party, and how he believes Canada should be helping with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 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.Tom and Alex start off talking about the praise the CBC got for their reporting of the Freedom Convoy, why many of their reporters had paid protection to cover the protest, and a further look into why historical archives were being purged. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined again by Ukrainian member of Parliament Inna Sovsun, who is still living in Kyiv and is not only still a member of parliament, but is actively fighting for her country. Alex and Inna talk about the unrelenting Russian aggression, successes of Ukrainian forces, and why NATO needs to stand up for its own values and help Ukraine.Next, Alex is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University about the state of the global economy since the Russian invasion into Ukraine began, and why a financial term from the 70's might be making a comeback.And finally, 59 days after the abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri Alex is joined by Devin Bains, the lawyer that has been hired by the family. Alex and Devin talk about the known violence that led up to Elnaz's abduction, why the police system failed to protect her, and if she is still alive after all this time. Let's get ta

 Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, a philanthropist and co-founder of both Canadian Heroes and Fight for Ukraine. Chris tells Alex that only after a week of his website being active, he's become the target of Russian cyber-attacks because he is helping to send troops to Ukraine. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices