The Alex Pierson Show
640 Toronto / Curiouscast
The Alex Pierson show is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has more than 20 years in the field and behind an anchor desk, and is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. Join the daily conversation with the Alex Pierson Show, and never miss an important story again.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 8min
The 'anti-woke' general will be attending the conservative common sense convention this weekend
The Conservative common sense convention is this weekend in Quebec. They're gonna be celebrating Pierre's polling and Michel Maisonneuve will be attending who is also known as the ''anti woke' general. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michel about what he was doing to protect the freedom of speech. Because of a lack of leadership and a 'woke' movement, our values are eroding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2023 • 7min
Study finds COVID-19 school closures will have 'life-long' impact on children
Alex Pierson speaks with Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2023 • 9min
12-year-old girl killed after Scarborough stabbing, youth charged with 2nd-degree murder
Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about a number of crime-related issues, including the death of a 12-year-old girl at the hands of a 12-year-old Toronto boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2023 • 10min
Is the CRTC abandoning broadcasting with its new focus on internet regulations?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Menzies, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a former publisher of the Calgary Herald and a previous vice-chair of the CRTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2023 • 7min
Premier Ford calls for end to Bank of Canada interest rate hikes ahead of Wednesday's announcement
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2023 • 9min
640 Toronto adds a new (but familiar) voice to their guest-host roster
Alex Pierson speaks with Anthony Furey, Columnist, Former Toronto Mayoral Candidate and now guest host on 640 Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023 • 11min
An investigative series; have our courts become politized?
Have our courts been politized? This investigation began in the summer revealing since 2016, over three times as many Liberal Party donors have been appointed to the bench than Conservative donors. The optics do not look good. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023 • 9min
Canada’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks
Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Shipley, Cyber Security Expert and CEO of Beauceron Security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023 • 9min
Blacklocks Check-In: Foreign Affairs holding a secret ceremony
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Department of Foreign Affairs holding a secret ceremony honouring Ambassador Reid Sirrs and other diplomats who fled Afghanistan, drug death rose by a third in 2021 according to Statistics Canada. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023 • 8min
Trudeau blaming international students for housing crisis
Justin Trudeau is pointing the finger at international students when it comes to the housing crisis. Funny thing is, Trudeau's government brought them over to Canada. They should not be to blame. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
