

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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Feb 28, 2023 • 30min
Investigating The Interference Scandal Is Now Considered Anti-Asian Hate?
Trudeau has a new strategy to deflect questions over the election interference. Those asking questions are now spreading anti-Asian hate? Also, Trudeau refused to answer the question on his being alerted about this interference but turn it into an attack on CSIS. Also in this episode, Alex speaks to Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch on the possibility of an independent inquiry. Meanwhile, Tik-Tok is now being banned on all government devices over security concerns Alex speaks to Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada- expert on security and defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2023 • 12min
Blacklocks Check-in: Named MP Welcomes Probe Following CSIS Report on Foreign Interference
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Liberal MP Han Dong said he'd welcome an investigation of “insinuations” he kept secret contacts with Chinese Communist agents. Dong, the co-chair of the Canada-China Legislative Association, denied any wrongdoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2023 • 30min
"Our Democratic Processes Were Not Compromised" Says Trudeau
The Prime Minister is very confident that China's attempted interference had no effect on the outcome of the 2019 election. Then why wont he let anyone investigate? Also in this episode, Alex talks to Sam Cooper, National Investigative Journalist with Global News about how the Liberal's ignored CSIS' warning of interference back in 2019. Will Toronto be losing historical buildings to make way for new housing? What should go and what is worth keeping? Alex speaks with Diane Chin chair of the Architectural Conservancy Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2023 • 29min
18 Year Old Killed By Reckless Driver Who Walks Free Because The Officer Forgot To Sign The Charges
Alex speaks with Alen Yekmalian a father of an 18 year old son who was killed by a reckless driver last spring and because the officer forgot to sign off of the charges it was thrown out of court. Alen exclaimed in court: "You’re telling me my son’s life is worth less than a signature?”. He is now seeking justice and support.Also in this episode, Alex talks to Fin DePencier, Freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker working on "The Kharkiv files – The Battleground For Ukraines 2nd largest city" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023 • 32min
Advocates urge Toronto to leave Hanlan’s Point as is & former Conservative MP on election interference from foreign actors
Alex dives into Canada's persistent Chinese interference issue with Kenny Chiu, Former Conservative MP in British Columbia and why does the city of Toronto want to change Canada's oldest LGBT+ Space Hanlan's Point? Alex Speaks with Travis Myers, a member of the group that founded "Hands off Hanlan’s". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023 • 12min
Blacklocks Check-in: MPs dig deeper into claims of Chinese interference in federal elections
Alex Pierson on with Tom Korski. The House affairs committee voted for a deeper investigation of alleged Chinese interference in federal elections. One Liberal MP dismissed the ongoing probe as a “Trump-like tactic to question election results.” In the end the NDP and liberals blocked most of the testimony from key players. Also, Data confirms middle class Canadians, especially young families, have seen inflation eat away at their standard of living, Statistics Canada data showed yesterday. “Most workers have seen their purchasing power decline. The report followed release of data by the federal Financial Consumer Agency that found 38 percent of Canadians are borrowing money to meet monthly expenses. This and More today with Tom Korski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023 • 40min
The Problem Of Roxham Road
On this episode, the issues surrounding Canada's immigration problem at Roxham Road. Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga the Director of Disinfo watch on what happened with the interference in the Canadian election. Alex also speaks with Irene Vaksman, Vice-President of Stakeholder Engagement at JVS Toronto. JVS Toronto has served more than 1,000 Ukrainian newcomers, designing and delivering customized and tailored services. Alex talks to Nora Constas, President & CEO of Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, incidents of human trafficking in Canada, specifically in major cities, has steadily increased since 2011. Approximately 550 incidents are reported to police a year. The majority of these girls are forced into the sex trade industry, creating a devastating cycle of sexual abuse and exploitation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 9min
Blacklocks Check-in: PM Trudeau says Canada had a 'better pandemic' than other Western countries
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 28min
Emergencies Act Was Warranted & NY Post Reveals Controversial Oakville Trafalgar Teacher Dressed As Man
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act and labour lawyer Rishi Bandhu about ongoing issues with the controversial Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023 • 12min
Blacklocks Check-In: CRA Caller Investigation Begins
Tom Korski is digging into the lead we got from a caller last week that CRA employees were intentionally leaving loopholes in the CERB application process so that they could exploit it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


