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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Oct 10, 2018 • 12min
Canadian member of Islamic State caught, but RCMP struggle to lay charges against ISIS fighters
Alex is joined by Tom Quiggin, former military intelligence officer, RCMP, and court appointed expert on Jihadist terrorism in both Federal and criminal courts of Canada. A high-profile Canadian member of the so-called Islamic State has been caught while attempting to return to Canada.Muhammad Ali, 28, who left Toronto in 2014 to join ISIS, was captured by Kurdish forces as he tried to flee from Syria to Turkey. However, with the RCMP struggling to bring charges against Canadians who have taken part in overseas terror groups, there is no guarantee Ali would face arrest upon his return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2018 • 9min
Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
Today's Top Talkers are:
Scott Thompson - Global News Radio 900 Hamilton.
&
Tasha Kheiriddin -Global News Radio 640 Toronto.
Topics include: Both Toronto Police and RCMP have forbidden officers from partaking in smoking marijuana, a new book retelling the story of the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash is receiving backlash from the victim's families, and Jason Kenney, leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party, is in hot water after a few of his party's candidates posed for photographs with members of the hate group 'Soldiers of Odin'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2018 • 11min
Ajax Downs gets to keep quarter racing and slots
Alex is joined by Steve Parish, Mayor of Ajax, to discuss the decision to keep the casino's doors open as well as the meeting between two cities that ensures the chips, or rather quarters, will flow until at least 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2018 • 5min
Monologue: The wild west of weed and a justice minister who can't even say how much is too much.
As the deadline for the legalization of marijuana rapidly approaches, the federal government is showing that it may be smoking the product it's supposed to be legislating. Even more head-scratching, Canada's Minister of Justice had no definitive answer on the question of "how much is too much?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2018 • 14min
Brett Kavanaugh Gets Backing Of Final Undecided Senators Ahead Of Confirmation Vote
Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Nunberg, Former Trump Campaign Advisor and Attorney, to talk about the Supreme Court confirmation vote for Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh now has the backing from the undecided voters ahead of the final Senate vote set for Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2018 • 9min
China's Infiltration Of American Computer Servers Shows Our Lack Of Concern With Cyber Security
Alex Pierson is joined by Adam Oldfield, co-host of TechTalk on AM 900 CHML, to talk about the major hacking of US companies by the Chinese Government. China reportedly infiltrated the companies servers by using 'spy' microchips. How does this affect Canadians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2018 • 14min
Counterpoint: Friday, October 5th, 2018
Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations, and Anthony Furey, Sun / Postmedia columnist & national comment editor.
Topics include: The back and forth support of the Carbon Tax, how notorious criminals like Terri-Lynn McClintic and Paul Bernardo are getting freedom at expense of the victim’s families and the sexual assault allegations towards soccer superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2018 • 9min
Global Top Talkers - Friday, October 5th, 2018
Today's Top Talkers are:
Peter Shurman - Boradcaster and Social Commentator
and
Rick Zamperin - Assistant Program, News & Senior Sports Director, AM900 CHML.
Topics include: How the leeway given to killers like Terri-Lynn McClintic, Paul Bernardo and Matthew de Grood bring up the question: where is the justice? Soccer superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, was accused of rape, but is still working and making millions; are there different rules when it comes to sports stars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2018 • 13min
Monologue: Is The Justice System Punishing The Criminals Or The Victims?
Paul Bernardo and Matthew de Grood have both committed unspeakable crimes, yet they still get the benefit of the doubt. Is the Canadian justice system doing its job, or are the families of the victims the ones serving a life sentence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2018 • 11min
Victoria MP calls on federal government to expunge criminal records for minor cannabis possession
Alex is joined by NDP MP Murray Rankin, who tabled a piece of legislation in Ottawa early Thursday, calling on criminal records for any Canadian carrying a charge for minor cannabis possession to be expunged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
