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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Apr 17, 2020 • 12min
The National Post's John Robson
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Apr 17, 2020 • 10min
Professor Timothy Caulfield
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Apr 16, 2020 • 9min
Claire Newton on the Pros and Cons of her father in LTC
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Apr 16, 2020 • 10min
COVID-19: Where's the Beef? John Keogh explains
John Keogh is the founder and managing principal with Shantalla, and he talks with Alex about how the coronavirus is causing disruption to the pork and beef supply chains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2020 • 9min
COVID-19: Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Doctor Roger MacIntyre is a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. He joins Alex to elaborate just how severely social media has amplified negative emotions during this global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2020 • 15min
COVID-19: How is the Toronto restaurant industry holding up?
Alex speaks with Charles Khabouth, CEO Ink Entertainment to get an idea of how the restaurants and night club industry in Toronto is handling the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2020 • 9min
COVID-19: Domestic abuse on the rise during social distancing
Alex speaks with Petra Molnar, Acting Director of the International Human Rights Program at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law about the worrying stats on domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2020 • 8min
COVID-19: Raising a child with autism during social distancing
Laura Kirby-McIntosh is the President of the Ontario Autism Coalition. She joins Alex to give parents advice on how to raise children with autism during this difficult time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 7, 2020 • 12min
COVID-19: Christine Elliot makes a call out for all qualified health care workers
The Ontario Health Minister joins Alex to talk about the government's call for qualified health care workers of all backgrounds to join in the fight against COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2020 • 9min
COVID-19: "It's the Worst Sickness You'll Ever Have"
May Warren contracted COVID-19 and survived. She joins Alex to talk about the ordeal and characterize the severity of the virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
