

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 9, 2023 • 4min
Caller tells Alex hundreds of federal workers stole CERB money to 'get back' at Trudeau's pandemic policies
Caller 'Jonathan' says he is a CRA collection agent. He called Alex to talk about wage subsidy payments handed out by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan says federal workers angry with policies like vaccine mandates decided to take subsidy money they knew they weren't owed. Jonathan says they knew they wouldn't have to pay the money back and it was a way to 'get their pound of flesh' from the Trudeau government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 29min
Should Past Trauma Be a Factor In Sentencing? Turkey Still Digging Out Of Their Tragic Earthquake and Two Teens Denied Bail In Fatal Swarming
How much should someone’s past trauma and barriers be implemented into sentencing or bail when it comes to those charged with violent crimes? Should they factor in? Or, if you commit a crime, that’s it? A crime is a crime.
Also we spoke to Sima Acan, President of The Federation of Canadian Turkish Associations. ‘Time is crucial’: Turkish-Canadians calling for help, donations following devastating earthquakeAlso, two teens were denied bail in the fatal swarming of an unhoused man earlier this year. Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer breaks it down for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023 • 11min
Blacklocks Check-in: Spy hunt must be ‘culturally sensitive’
Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023 • 22min
The Future of Health Care Decided Today and Toronto doctor prescribes patient a puppy!
The PM AND the Premiers will come out later today and smile for the camera’s. Do you have faith that this health deal will be anymore than just a cheque? Or do you feel that there is any actual vision to actually fixing the system?Also on the show we talk with guest: Dr. Iris Gorfinkel. We ask why she prescribed puppy love to her patient and the real benefits of "man's best friend" how animals help your wellbeing.Today on the Alex Pierson Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2023 • 28min
67% Agree that Canada Is broken and GTA man found his Dad's stolen car faster than police
Canada feels broken and new polling shows that Canadians agree. 2/3 of the country feel this way and it's every demographic not just angry white guys. Half of all Canadians are angry over how this country is managed. Also, a GTA man found his father's stolen car within an hour when the cops told him not to go looking and that they wouldn't be on scene for over 2 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2023 • 9min
C-11 has passed in Senate - What will be the consequences?
GUEST: Senator Leo Housakos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2023 • 9min
Dairy farmer goes viral after ‘milk dumping’ video – but what does it mean?
Guest: Dr. Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of food economics at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2023 • 11min
Russia to ramp up offensive before tanks arrive in Ukraine
Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada and expert on security and defence. Author of ‘Polar Cousins: Antarctic and Arctic Geostrategic Future.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023 • 12min
Blacklocks Check-in: Apology To Quebec From Trudeau appointed Amira Elghawaby And The Slow Death Of Free Speech
GUEST: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023 • 10min
Bail Reform Will Save Lives - Bottom Line - Police Chiefs Testify
Guest: Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


