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 2, 2021 • 41min
Former donor to the WE Charity is calling for the RCMP and IRS to investigate the charity. How has all the pandemic fear mongering effected those suffering from mental health issues? And Caledonia has been fighting the same issue for 15 years!
Alex speaks with Kate Behan, the Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada about allegations being made my former WE Charity donor and investigative reporter Reed Cowan, and why the RCMP and IRS may soon be involved.Then, Dr. Mark Berber, a practicing psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital talks with Alex about how those with mental health issues are reacting to all the fear mongering being thrown around during the pandemic.Finally, Alex speaks with Toby Barrett, Progressive-Conservative MPP of Caledonia about the on-going protests between Indigenous communities and a subdivision developer that has been going on for the past 15 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2021 • 44min
Small businesses are in crisis mode, why it may not be a good idea to skip the quarantine hotels, and why you should read between the lines with the new vaccine announcement
Alex speaks with Francesca Roccheti, owner of Francesca Salon & Spa about the massive debt that small businesses have had to take on in order to survive.Next, Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks with Alex about people opting to take a fine instead of staying a Quarantine Hotel, and why people may not want to do that.Finally Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist about the new vaccine approved in Canada, the AstraZeneca Vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2021 • 39min
Another of Canada's top soldiers steps down due to a military police investigation, the rise of violence against women during the pandemic, and Ontario's Chief Medical Officer waited way to long to act in Long-Term-Care homes
Alex talks with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau, Principal & Sr. lawyer of Michel Drapeau Law Office about the Military Police Investigation into Admiral Art Mcdonald. The man who replaced Gen. Jonathan Vance when he was dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct.Then Alex speaks with Nneka MacGregor, Executive director at WomenattheCentrE about femicide, and how its on the rise during the pandemic.Finally Alex speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge about the recently released LTC Commission report that shows Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams may have waited too long to act in LTC's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2021 • 41min
Systemic secrecy in Education, The Opioid Crisis, and the Mafia got away
Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting about the culture of systemic secrecy has been plaguing the Canadian education system, and why it even exists. Then Alex speaks with Jeremy Devine, a Psychiatry Resident at McMaster University about the opiod crisis, and how COVID fatigue has pushed it to the back of everyones mind.Finally Alex speaks with Stephen Metelsky, Criminal Psychology Professor at Mohawk College about the largest anti-Mafia operation in York Region's history, and how it completely collapsed before it was able to reach a trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2021 • 39min
Canada's top soldier is facing an unprecidented investigation into inappropriate sexual relationships, two hikers were rescued from a broken hunk of ice in Georgian Bay, and Facebook buckles to Australia
Alex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resident tech expert Adam Oldfield about Facebook ending the news blackout in Australia, and what that means for Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2021 • 38min
A former military officer comes forward about a relationship with Canada's top Soldier, why Conservative led vote may anger China, And why do public health officials have so much power
Alex visits an interview on The West Block between Mercedes Stephenson and Kelly Brennan, former lover to General Jonathan Vance. Then Alex speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurie institute-- Prof Brock University in Canada-China Relations and Human Rights about why a Conservative led vote to officially accuse the Chinese government of genocide had Trudeau hiding, and China angry. And finally Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Zayouna Law Firm about why public health officials need to be held more accountable for their decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2021 • 42min
Whats going on with the Ontario vaccine rollout, why do 71% of Canadians feel angry about the Trudeau government, and cold-stunned turtles in Texas
Alex Speaks with retired General Rick Hillier about the provincial vaccination rollout, and when we can expect to mass vaccinate Ontarians. Then Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs tells Alex all about a recent IPSOS poll that shows seven out of ten Canadians feel anger towards the Federal government for falling so far behind in vaccination efforts. Finally Alex speaks with Lizzy Hamilton, one of many Texans who are volunteering to help save thousands of sea turtles who are dying because the snowstorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2021 • 37min
A secretive and conflicted federal vaccine task force, a new bill that could see reduced penalties for drug offenses, and the destructive snow storm that's hitting Texas
Alex speaks with Dr. Joel Lexchin, a former York U health policy professor & current drug-industry watchdog about a secretive task force behind Canada's procurement of vaccines, and the many issues behind it. Then Joseph Neuberger, a Senior partner and Owner of Neuberger & Partners LLP speaks with Alex about the new bill introduced by the Liberals that plans to relax penalties for drug related offenses. And finally, Alex speaks with Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, a non-profit network of food banks about the troubles and devastation in Texas due to the massive snow storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021 • 43min
A mother has had to wait over 18 months for her sons surgery, Why build a 6 billion dollar highway to save 30 seconds, and why won't Trudeau hold China responsible for Genocide
Alex speaks with Marla Klug, a mother who has been waiting for her child to receive a very necessary surgery for over 18 months. Next Alex speaks with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie about the newly proposed Highway 413 and why this highway was cancelled years ago...and why its being proposed by the Ford government again. And finally Alex speaks with Michael Chong, an MP for the Wellington-Halton Hills region over the hesitation of Prime Minister Trudeau to accuse China for acts of Genocide, and why the Prime Minister is taking such a relaxed position when it comes to the Communist power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2021 • 40min
A change to the assisted-death laws could open the program up to the mentally ill, a new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government & Huawei is allowed to fund University research in Canada...why?
Alex speaks with Andray Domaise, a Contributing editor to Macleans Magazine about the recent proposed changes to the Assisted-Death laws and how they will effect the mentally ill. Then Alex speaks with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadians Shooting Sports Association about the new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government and how (if) it will help with the rising gun violence in the country. And finally Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow of the Macdonald-Lauier Institute about Huawei being allowed to fund research in Canadian Universities....even though they present a security threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
