Alexandra Lavoie
Co-Host of Rebel News Podcast
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.
Alexandra Lavoie has hosted 56 Episodes.
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Rebel Roundup | Liberals bungle budget, Fines for threats against politicians, Airport gold heist
April 19th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the latest Liberal budget, which allotted more money to frivolous projects as Canadians are struggling with a of cost-of-living crisis.
Plus, Quebec is considering fines for people who make threats against politicians. Is this the right approach to take to ensure political civility?
And finally, we'll have an update on the $20 million gold heist from Pearson International Airport, where many of the suspects have been released on bail despite the high-profile criminal allegations.
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DAILY Roundup | Trudeau on Israel protests, Christmas is colonialism, Guilbeault plastic ban appeal
November 21st, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Justin Trudeau's comments about protests for and against Israel, with the PM saying he supports the right to peaceful demonstration even for those he disagrees with. How'd that work out for the Freedom Convoy?
Plus, a Canadian Human Rights commission is calling Christmas a colonial tradition.
And finally, Environment Minster Steven Guilbeault says the federal government will appeal a Federal Court decision that reversed the Liberals' single-use plastics ban.
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DAILY Roundup | Everybody's turning on Trudeau, Keeping women's sports female, Social media ID
November 15th, 2023 | 1 hr 1 min
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at pro-Hamas protesters taking aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again even after he issued a statement calling on Israel to show maximum restraint, which drew a critical response from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Plus, Rebel News is crowdfunding a lawyer to represent Canadian powerlifter April Hutchinson, who is at the forefront of the fight to keep women's sports female.
And finally, we'll look at a comment from Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who suggested that social media users should be forced to use valid identification to remove anonymity because of national security concerns.
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DAILY Roundup | Antifa threatens book launch, Trudeau on 'peaceful' protests, US Islamophobia plan
November 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 17 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a venue cancelling Avi Yemini's book launch after caving into threats from Antifa agitators in the United Kingdom.
Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared his support for peaceful protests after Palestinian supporters have been holding regular rallies calling for the destruction of Israel.
And finally, in light of pro-Palestinian protests, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the US would be releasing a strategy to target Islamophobia.
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DAILY Roundup | WEF's environmental vision, Trudeau's pricy getaway, What's going on with the Pope
October 5th, 2023 | 1 hr 10 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a resurfaced video of WEF chairman Klaus Schwab touting his hope for the future of cars.
Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a trip to Montana recently, and to nobody's surprise the trip cost Canadian taxpayers more than the federal government let on.
And finally, the Pope is challenging world leaders over the so-called climate crisis and hosting a bizarre show, leading us to ask: what's going on with Pope Francis?
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DAILY Roundup | Cultists rage against cars, Female-only hospital wards, Gov. Gen's 117K laundry
October 3rd, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Montreal's week of "Climate Rage" protests, which saw anarchists, communists and socialists rallying against cars, capitalism, landlords and more.
Plus, Britain's NHS is implementing "common sense" rules that will see "trans women" banned from female hospital wards.
And finally, we'll take a look at the Governor General racking up a $117,000 laundry bill at taxpayers' expense.
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DAILY Roundup | Liberals try to ride out NaziGate, Carbon taxes 'save democracy', Peel's book ban
September 28th, 2023 | 1 hr 17 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the Liberals new plan to weather the storm caused by a Nazi being celebrated in Parliament.
Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault praised former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole for his commitment to carbon taxes, something he says are key to saving democracies around the world.
And finally, the Peel District School Board is facing backlash for its decision to enact a sweeping book ban, wiping out titles from prior to 2008.
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DAILY Roundup | Canada's economic secret sauce, Russell Brand cancelled, Million March 4 Children
September 19th, 2023 | 1 hr 3 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at what Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland branded Canada's economic "secret sauce" — mass immigration.
Plus, Russell Brand is facing cancellation after women made allegations of sexual misconduct against him, with YouTube moving quick to demonetize the popular podcaster's channel on the platform.
And finally, we'll have a look at tomorrow's upcoming protest, as preparations continue for the Muslim parents-led “1 Million March 4 Children” rally against radical gender indoctrination in schools.
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DAILY Roundup | Conservative convention recap, Trudeau flops in India, Ford stands against groomers
September 11th, 2023 | 1 hr 13 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking back at the 2023 Conservative convention, where Alexa Lavoie was on hand as delegates from across the country proposed policies they want to see the party adopt.
Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hearing it from the media abroad, as he was grilled during an interview on his recent trip to India.
And finally, Premier Doug Ford backed up previous comments by his education minister, who said Ontario's government supports parents knowing about their child transitioning genders at school.
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DAILY Roundup | Libs new LGBTQ travel warning for the US, Immigration chaos, "Feminist" economics
August 30th, 2023 | 1 hr 11 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a new travel warning for the US published by Global Affairs aimed at Republican states which are allegedly risky places to travel for LGBTQ Canadians.
Plus, immigration chaos is spiralling out of control as new details emerge about the dire situations faced by international students at Canada's colleges and universities.
And finally, Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland weighed in on what she calls "feminist economics."
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DAILY Roundup | Alberta's energy approach, Supreme Court rejects church case, BestBuy discrimination
August 11th, 2023 | 1 hr 12 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Alberta's approach to energy under Premier Danielle Smith as her and the United Conservative Party provide an alternative approach to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's green reset.
Plus, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a legal challenge against restrictions on religious gatherings.
And finally, James O'Keefe is back with a new report, this time on alleged discrimination carried out by tech retailer Best Buy.
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DAILY Roundup | Single dad Trudeau, Feds threaten provinces over climate, 'Socially-minded' radicals
August 8th, 2023 | 1 hr 12 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Justin Trudeau's new role as a single dad, something the prime minister highlighted this past weekend as he took in the new Barbie movie with his son.
Plus, in the policy world, Trudeau's governing Liberals are threatening provinces in an attempt to force compliance with "clean power" targets.
And finally, from protesters in the streets pushing puberty blockers to a men's grooming company CEO talking about "non-birthing parents," we'll take a look at the latest from some "socially-minded" radicals.
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DAILY Roundup | Trudeaus end marriage, Singh gets drive-by heckled, Meta bans news in Canada
August 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 2 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a major announcement that broke just before the show: Justin Trudeau and his wife of 18 years, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, are separating.
Plus, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was heckled by a motorist passing by as he held a press conference live on TV.
And finally, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced its taking major action in response to the Liberals' Online News Act, declaring it would ban news in Canada.
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DAILY Roundup | 'Death knell' for the economy, Millions of extra COVID tests, Our dystopian future
July 31st, 2023 | 1 hr 20 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the supposed "death knell" for the Canadian economy according to Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who says Canada's economic prospects are directly linked to having an acceptable "climate plan."
Plus, the Government of Canada is trying to use up millions of extra COVID-19 rapid tests, with the once-coveted tests now going to waste as pandemic hysteria has waned in the country.
And finally, we'll take a look at a video from the United Kingdom, where a cashless store has opened, and a resurfaced video from World Economic Forum chairman Klaus Schwab's daughter, who said in 2020 that climate lockdowns were coming whether the public wants them or not.
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DAILY Roundup | Cabinet changes coming, Trudeau selfie backfires, Vaccine policies back in focus
July 25th, 2023 | 1 hr 6 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at changes coming to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, as rumours are swirling about who will stay and who will go.
Plus, Trudeau posed for another one of his famous selfies, except this time the adoring fan turned out to be a critic of the PM.
And finally, COVID vaccine policies are back in focus as a pair of recent stories — the death of an unvaccinated man waiting for a transplant and a sudden cardiac issue in Lebron James' son — are causing debates to resurface.
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DAILY Roundup | Libs spending in the wrong places, Smith pushes back on net zero, Anglos in Quebec
July 21st, 2023 | 1 hr 13 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the Liberals spending too much money and in the wrong places, according to a new report.
Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing back on the Trudeau government's net-zero plans.
And finally, Quebec's new language law led to an Anglophone woman being hung up on by the province's public health insurer. This after Premier Legault's government promised Bill 96 wouldn't affect health care.