

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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Jul 28, 2021 • 7min
Grandfather and Grandson Pull An "Explosive" Find Out of Port Bruce
Alex Pierson talks with Steve Posthumus & Brandon Bastien, A grandfather and his grandson who spent the afternoon magnet fishing....only to pull up an old still intact mortar shell!They talk about what happened that day, how Steve and Brandon feel about their find, and if they will be able to keep the Mortar.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 41min
The Montreal Canadiens, International Espionage, & Mary Simon
Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert & Partner at Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Montreal Canadiens drafting Logan Mailloux to the team, despite his sexual misconduct controversy, and what this could mean for the Habs.Next, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada & Queens University, as well as Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute & Author of Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft. They discuss the recent warning from CSIS to Canadian Universities about international espionage, and what bad actor states are likely involved.And finally, Alex speaks with David Onley, who was the 28th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (2007-2014). They discuss the new Governor-General Mary Simon being sworn into office today. They talk about her speech at the ceremony, what she can bring to the table, and if she will do a better job than her predecssor.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 9min
Ontario is Almost Fully Opened, But Small Businesses Are Still Suffering
Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). They talk about Ontario being almost fully reopened, but how small and independent businesses are still struggling to stay afloat. They discuss why cutting support for these businesses would be a kill shot, why many businesses are still struggling to hire essential staff, & what these businesses need to be able to remain open.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 11min
Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: National Security, Election Ballots, & the CBC
It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about Canadians see China as the largest threat to our National Security, even more than Russia and North Korea. Next ,they discuss why Federal parties have placed rush orders on election ballots, and finally, they discuss why the CBC feels as though it is under immense financial pressure.
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Jul 23, 2021 • 39min
Eating Disorders, The Fighting Greens, & Our Labour Laws Need Updating
Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Yonah Budd, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays at 10:00 pm. They talk about the dangerous rise in eating disorders, and why we are lacking facilities to treat them.Next, Alex talks with Stephen Carter, President of Decide Campaigns. They talk about the legal battle the Greens are waging against Annamie Paul, and why she would deny there is any fighting.Finally, Alex talks with Jason Clemons, Executive Vice-President Fraser Institute. They discuss why our labour laws will need to be updated in this post COVID world.
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Jul 23, 2021 • 9min
A Young Girl Was Saved From a Coyote By Her Pet Yorkie
Alex Pierson talks with Dorothy and Lily Kwan, a mother and her daughter who were attacked in broad daylight in the middle of a suburb in Scarborough, but were saved by their little Yorkie Macy. They talk about what might have prompted the attack, how Lily is doing, and Macy's recovery.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 35min
Mohawk Institute, Dangerous Boaters & Kevin O'Leary
Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting & Author of "The State of the System". They talk about the history behind the residential school, what could be found there, and why there is a better chance for justice with this location.Next, Alex talks with Miles Smit, Honorary Director with Toronto Search and Rescue Marine. They talk about the wave of new boaters that are enjoying the waters around Ontario, but how a disturbing amount are very inexperienced. This has led to a wave of collisions, damages, and even deaths. Miles tells Alex some easy and safe ways to be responsible, and to still have a great time on the water.Finally, Alex talks with Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Justice Attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP & Global News Radio legal expert. They talk about Kevin O'Leary testifying, and defending his wife in her boating related charge.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 11min
An Influx of Inexperienced Boaters Are On The Lakes around Ontario
Alex Pierson talks with Miles Smit, Honorary Director with Toronto Search and Rescue Marine. They talk about the wave of new boaters that are enjoying the waters around Ontario, but how a disturbing amount are very inexperienced. This has led to a wave of collisions, damages, and even deaths. Miles tells Alex some easy and safe ways to be responsible, and to still have a great time on the water.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 11min
Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Hotel Stays, Slaves, & Censorship Bills
It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minster Chrystia Freeland was resistant to a legal tax cut for farmers and small businesses, why the Prime Minister spent over $100,000 on a YouTube video about slavery, why the Language Czar is investigating complaints against new Governor General Mary Simon, and why the RMCP find Bill C-36 extremely useful.
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Jul 21, 2021 • 45min
Afghan Interpreters, Virtue-Signalling & Tornado Aftermath
Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Robin Rickards, a Retired Corporal & Member of ‘Not left behind’. They talk about why the Canadian government has been dragging its feet giving an exact timeline for extracting Afgan interpreters. Next, Alex talks with Melissa Mbarki, a Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator, Indigenous Policy Program, at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They discuss why Prime Minister Trudeau's virtue-signalling to indigenous peoples is meaningless and disingenuous.Finally, Alex talks with Natalie Harris, a City Councillor for Ward 6 in Barrie. They talk about what Natalie went through when the Tornado ripped through her neighbourhood and took the second floor completely off her house.
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