The Alex Pierson Show

Delve into the heated debate on carbon taxes in Canada and the evolving political landscape. Discover why achieving net zero emissions by 2050 may lead to significant economic challenges, including job losses and higher household costs. Explore skepticism surrounding ambitious strategies like banning traditional vehicles in favor of electric alternatives. The discussion underscores the complexities of energy policies, advocating for realistic targets that balance environmental goals with economic stability.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Mr. Tom Korski, to discuss some of the big stories out of Ottawa that could affect your life. For example, how are we going to deal with these Trump tariffs, and are Prisons under a drone attack in this country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Laryssa Waler,  The Founder of Henley Strategies & Celina Caesar-Chavannes - former Liberal MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’ to talk about the first day in this Ontario provincial election, why Ford could've called it, and also whats happening in our Federal search for a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Stephanie Bakker, the Lead of the Westlock Neutrality Team to talk about why members in her community want rainbow crosswalks and special interest flags removed, and not for any other reason other than actual inclusivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson dives into the Bank of Canada Interest Rate announcement with Ron Butler, a Broker with Butler Mortage and examines if this cut is a good or bad sign, and how it will play out against Trump's tariffs expected to come in the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson is joined by Terry Yaldo, Owner of Midway Convenience and Chair of the Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) about how the sale of booze in convenience stores has been going, and if its increased or hurt their bottom line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This discussion delves into the troubling issues surrounding fund mismanagement in Indigenous grave investigations, criticizing excessive consultant spending. It also scrutinizes the RCMP's outdated air service and border security lapses, revealing a concerning lack of preparedness. The podcast raises alarms over a delayed surveillance warrant amid Chinese interference in politics, highlighting accountability failures in a humorous light. With a blend of serious topics and wit, the conversation paints a vivid picture of Canada's current political climate.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Cooper, the Founder of The Bureau & Author of Wilful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West about why the Honourable Marie-Josée Hogue doesn't believe any MP's aided foreign governments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Premier Ford announced that his government and First Nations groups had signed an agreement to build infrastructure and roads into the Ring of Fire, host Alex Pierson needed to know if this was actually going to happen....or just more of what we've heard over the past 3 decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano about why the CTF is suing the Canadian Revenue Agency for trying to collect on the capital gains tax when it hasn't even achieved its royal assent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices