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.
Episodes
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May 30, 2023 • 10min
Clock Ticking To Get Stellantis Deal Signed
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2023 • 9min
What Is a 'City-Cession'? And How Will Low Spending Impact Canada's Biggest City?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Kiru, executive director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023 • 17min
David Johnston; An apology to Canada's spies
An apology is in order for David Johnston. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Former CSIS Analyst, about David Johnston blaming the media and CSIS saying it was ''inaccurate'' and now is required to apologies. CSIS are great patriotic Canadians and they want to do their best to help the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023 • 11min
Mayoral Candidate Says He'll Keep Our Parks Encampment-Free
Alex Pierson speaks with mayoral candidate Anthony Furey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023 • 10min
Toronto Check-In: Olivia Chow Leading the Polls, Mayoral Debates & Policy Flip-Flops
Alex Pierson speaks with Ben Spurr, City Hall Reporter for the Toronto Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023 • 18min
The Chinese Government; Does It Get More Aggressive?
What's the price of doing nothing when it comes Chinese Interference? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mehmet Tohti, prominent Uyghur Canadian Activist - Executive Director of the Canada-based Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, about the latest development in Chinese Interference earlier this week and whether or not the government is doing enough for communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023 • 11min
'They're decreasing opportunity': Parents frustrated with new specialty school lottery system
Alex Pierson speaks with Bethany Bergman, mother with a daughter in one of the TDSB specialty arts schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023 • 11min
Blacklocks Check-In: No One Is Buying What The Rapporteur Is Selling
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the advisor who helped Johnson put his report together and luckily for Trudeau, the ethics officer has no commissioner in place to deal with the complaints filed, MP Han Dong is ''continuing to maintain close relationships'' with China's Consulate in Toronto. We know Dong has close relations with the Toronto consulate in question-can he maybe go back to caucus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023 • 10min
Violent Crime Is Up In Canada and There's A Shortage of Judges - What Needs to Happen?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023 • 12min
Former CSIS Manager 'Surprised' By No Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Stanton, Former manager of operations at CSIS, now the Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
