

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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Mar 27, 2021 • 37min
The Suez Canal may remain blocked for at least a week, The Chinese government has turned on clothing brands, and why should we let the youth play outdoor sports
Alex speaks with John Keough, President & managing principal at Shantalla about the tanker that is blocking the Suez Canal, and how it will affect global shipping routes for at least a week. Next, Alex talks with Sarah Teich, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, International Human Rights Lawyer, and Legal Advisor to the Canadian Coalition Against Terror about why the Chinese government turned on H&M, Nike, and Adidas. Finally, Alex speaks with Johnny Misley, CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association about why he feels there is no scientific justification to not allow children to participate in outdoor sports, and Why he penned a letter to Dr. David Williams about it.Let's Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021 • 43min
What did an activist do to get on the Kremlins Kill list? The Supreme Court of Canada ruled the Carbon Tax is Constitutional, and vaccines are safe but misinformation is making it confusing.
Alex talks with Bill Browder, University of Chicago Alumnus and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management about why the Kremlin has him literally on a kill list.Next, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun about the Carbon Tax, and why the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that it was constitutional.Finally, Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, Associate professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about vaccines, and why AstraZeneca may be setting itself up for failure.Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021 • 14min
Dr. Byram Bridle - ON Point with Alex Pierson
Alex speaks with Dr. Byram Bridle, Associate Professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about vaccine hesitancy, and how AstraZeneca could be setting itself up for failure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021 • 35min
Canada lays sanctions on 9 Russian officals, Ontario released its second budget during the pandemic, and how a house fire stole 4 lives
Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about why Canada laid sanctions on 9 Russian officials, and why one of the most important was left off the list.Next, Alex speaks with Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about Ontario's budget, and how will the spending help us get out of the pandemic. And finally, Alex talks with Dave Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network and Global News Radio Crime and Security Analyst about the tragic house fire in Oshawa that took the lives of 4 people.
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Mar 23, 2021 • 37min
Are the lockdown measures just as deadly as the virus itself? Why can't Erin O'Toole get on the same page as his Conservatives, and Canada finally stands up to China
Alex speaks with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Intensive and Palliative Care physician in Ottawa about how lockdown measures can be just as fatal as COVID-19, especially for those who have or had cancer.Next, Alex talks with Jason Lietaer, the President of Enterprise Canada about why Erin O'Toole and his Conservative party can't get on the same page when it comes to climate change.And finally, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Sr. Fellow from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Canada finally standing up to China and laying down 4 sanctions.Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2021 • 37min
What are the two Michaels actually dealing with in China? There is a rising demand in Commercial real estate in the city, and Salons and Spa's are still not allowed to open during this Pandemic
Alex speaks with Peter Humphrey, journalist and private detective operating out of the United Kingdom about his 2 years spent in a Chinese prison, and what he believes the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) are going through with there imprisonment in China. Next, Alex talks with Diana Hoang, Associate Vice-President of Colliers about the rising demand of commercial real estate, land and warehouses in the city, and if it is a sign of rising industry in the city. And finally, Alex talks with Francesca Rocchetti, Owner of Francesca Salon and Spa about her frustration over not being allowed to open her salon...again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021 • 15min
Peter Humphrey - ON Point with Alex Pierson
Alex speaks with Peter Humphrey, a Journalist and private detective operating out the UK about his 2 years spent in Chinese prisons, and what the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) are going through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021 • 37min
Families of those murdered on Flight 752 want Iran held accountable, the two Michael's trial date has been set in China, and is there a new Canadian made vaccine on the way?
Alex talks with Shahin Moghaddam, a man who lost his wife and son when the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down over Iran in 2020, about a new report released by Iran, and what the families need to feel justice has been served.Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Journalist for DisInfo and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) going to trial in China, and if we will ever see them again. And finally, Alex speaks with Nathalie Landry, Executive Vice President of Medicago about their new vaccine that's produced in Canada, and when we should expect it as an option.Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2021 • 36min
Top female officer quits the military in disgust, Why facts matter in the tragic shooting spree in Atlanta, and the two Michaels court date in China is set.
Alex talks with retired Col. Michel Drapeau, founder of Michel Drapeau Law Office, about the recent resignation of Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor, and what that means for the military as a whole. Next, Alex talks with Tamara Cherry, Founder of Pickup Communications and Author of "All The Bumpy Pebbles" about the recent and tragic shooting in Atlanta that left 8 women dead. They discuss why it's important to know all the facts before throwing labels like "racist" around.And finally, Alex speaks with Charles Burton, a professor of Political Science at Brock University and former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China about Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who both will be going to trial in China within the next few days.Lets Get Talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2021 • 38min
Why do Canadians find the British Monarchy obsolete? What to do if you lost your job during the pandemic, and how does compassion come into play with quarantine hotels?
Alex speaks with David Onley, the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario about a new poll that shows half of Canadians believe the British Monarchy to be obsolete and archaic, and if Canada should separate from the British Royal Family.Next, Alex talks with Craig Colby, founder of Career ReCourse about what Canadians should do if they have lost their job during the pandemic, and what his website can do to help those who recently lost their job.And finally, Alex talks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about a court challenge dealing with the Quarantine hotels is set to appear before the courts within the week, and how compassion comes into play. Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


