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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Jan 27, 2023 • 12min
Fighting the rise in antisemitism through Holocaust education
Guest: Noah Shack, VP at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023 • 11min
Public service strike? Union says 120K more workers will vote amid deadlock concerns
Guest: Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada and former CEO of the CFIB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023 • 10min
Blacklocks Check-in: Rogers to cut 4,000+ jobs following Shaw buyout
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 • 10min
There is no cohesive plan to address the mental health crisis in Toronto.
GUEST: Dr. Shawn Whatley, Former President of the Ontario Medical Association, practicing physician and author of “When Politics Comes Before Patients: Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 • 14min
Will this interest hike be the fix we need? Or the needle that breaks the camel's back?
GUEST: David Dodge, former Bank of Canada governor and deputy finance minister and report author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 • 12min
The Guardian Angels have offered to help combat violence in Toronto but were rejected!
GUEST: Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023 • 11min
Toronto to make CafeTO permanent – how will the changes impact restaurant patios?
Guest: Tomas Morana, Owner of Bar Volo & Birreria Volo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023 • 11min
Rogers-Shaw merger: what does this deal mean for consumers?
Guest: John Lawford, Executive Director of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023 • 10min
Union leader calling for 'National Transit Task Force' to address violence on transit
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John DiNino, national president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Canada, about safety concerns for both workers and transit riders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023 • 8min
Abandoned Pets in GTA park: This problem just keeps getting worse
Guest: Stu Johnson, member of the search and rescue group Team Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
