

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 22, 2024 • 10min
Why Does It Cost More For People With Disabilities To Simply Live In Ontario?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Lepofsky, a disability lawyer and the Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance about a new report that shows that it will cost up to 39 per cent more to thrive than for those without disabilities, and unless things change it will only get worse for many trying just trying to thrive.GUEST: David Lepofsky - chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 37min
Historic Tobacco Payout, From Snowboards To Cocaine & A Former Mobster Defends The Menendez Brothers
On this Episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.In this episode, Alex speaks with:
Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst w/ Canadian Cancer Society to talk about the historic proposal to settle a multi-billion dollar class-action lawsuit with the three major tobacco companies
Michel Juneau Katseuya - Former Former Senior Manager And Intelligence Officer CSIS on how former Olympian Ryan Wedding is being sought in a multi-agency warrant for his involvement in running a massive transcontinental drug empire
Michael Franzese - A former mob enforcer who was locked up with Eric Menendez on why he believes the Menendez brothers should be given a second chance in life after serving over 35 years for the murder of their parents.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 23min
Trudeau's Hot Seat, A Second Chance For Menendez Brothers
On this Episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way. In this episode, Alex speaks with: MP Michael Chong - Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs & The MP For Wellington-Halton Hills on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent testimony on foreign interference, and his comments accusing the Conservative Party harbouring many of these MP's believed to be influenced by bad actor states.Dr. Ann Burges - An Expert Witness Who Testified on the Menendez brothers behalf during their first trial about what it was like to interview the two brothers for hours, and why she believed they were the victims of incestual sexual abuse from a very young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 11min
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar ; The Head Of The Snake Killed In Gaza
Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, the head of the snake killed in Gaza. What does this mean for the hostages? Are they in more danger or is this better? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lt. Col. Jonathan Concricus, Senior Fellow at FDD and former IDF Spokesperson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 8min
Blacklock's Check-In: ''Explosive Secret Evidence,'' Justin Trudeau claims when it comes to Foreign Interference
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, Ont.) was blacklisted from any cabinet appointment after coming under security surveillance, the Commission on Foreign Interference disclosed yesterday, computer algorithms are bypassing a costly national rail safety measure mandated by Parliament, the Transportation Safety Board disclosed yesterday, Gazan refugees who arrive in Canada will receive free health care, language training, free work and study permits and other unspecified “financial assistance,” the Department of Immigration said yesterday.GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's ReporterX(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 9min
Canada Designates "Samidoun" As A Terrorist Entity!
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, the President of the Daisy Group talk about the Trudeau government finally designating the "Samidoun" as a terror group in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 9min
Blacklock's Check-In: ''The Truth Will Be Revealed.''
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about opposition MP's yesterday pressed Defense Minister Bill Blair to explain why his office waited 54 days to approve a warrant targeting Liberal Party contacts with Toronto's Chinese Consulate, about 100 Canadians are being held in Chinese prisons, says the Department of Foreign Affairs, hiring of Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ students is a ''national priority'' under next year's Canada summer jobs program, says the director of employment. All this and more!GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's ReporterX(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 9min
Have Labour Unions Lost Their Way?
Host Alex Pierson has a conversation with David Hager, labour and employment lawyer and member of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Legal Task Force about OPSEU, CUPE and other unions facing mounting legal and human rights issues for focusing more on political issues over worker rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 9min
Does Chow's Body Language Make Her A Liar?
Host Alex Pierson wants to explore whether or not one can tell is Mayor Oliva Chow is lying or not...so she spoke with a body language expert and communications specialist Robyn Brayley who can break down if shes telling the truth or not...just by her body language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 12min
Blacklock's Check-In: Peelin' Off The Layers Of Chinese Interference
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about lawyers at the China inquiry suggested a cabinet aide tried to obstruct an investigation of Liberal Party contacts with the Chinese Consulate in Toronto, evidence at the China inquiry yesterday depicted Defense Minister Bill Blair, 70, as distracted and ineffectual, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security and intelligence adviser says she believes some parliamentarians crossed the line in their dealings with foreign powers but feels evidence does not indicate they committed treason. All this and more!GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's ReporterX(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


