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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Jan 16, 2023 • 12min
'A huge win for the public': Ontario expanding private delivery of public health-care services in 3-step plan
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal of health policy firm Grosso-McCarthy, about how Ontario is expanding the private delivery of public health care, by funding procedures such as more cataract surgeries and MRI and CT scans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023 • 12min
Pandemic isolation, social media could be factors in violent crimes by teens: experts
Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, a professor of sociology at Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023 • 10min
Ottawa ‘not hiding’ from holiday travel chaos fallout, transport minister says
Jeff Morrison, president of the National Airlines Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023 • 10min
Premier Ford hints Ontario close to making healthcare funding deal with Trudeau government
Francesca Grosso, Principal of Health Policy firm Grosso-McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023 • 10min
Teens charged after Toronto ‘swarming’ attack also suspects in random TTC assaults: police source
Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023 • 12min
Blacklocks Check-in: MP, who was caught naked on camera during virtual parliament, billed taxpayers for private five-figure training course
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023 • 9min
'She knew something was happening': Family friend of Elnaz Hajtamiri talks to Alex Pierson
A close family member of Elnaz Hajtamiri speaks to Alex Pierson on behalf of the family. We're keeping the friend's identity private for security and safety reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023 • 9min
LCBO Investigating ‘Cybersecurity Incident,’ Knocking Out Website and Mobile App
A few major Canadian corporations have been the latest victims of cyber security attacks - with such large corporations being targeted, what is the government going to do & how can the average Canadian stay safe? Alex brings David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security, on the show to speak about this developing issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023 • 10min
Major Flight Delays In U.S. After FAA Computer Outage - What Went Wrong?
After a sweeping mandate to ground of all flights was issued, Alex brings David Gradek onto the show, a Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University - to help us make sense of this massive disruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023 • 11min
Inflation, Higher Interest Rates Have New Home Buyers Trying To Back Out Of Deals
Alex asks Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, the tough questions to get some of the necessary answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
