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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Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
Returning from Puerto Vallarta, Marc Edge recounts his experience during the Cartel and army stand off in Mexico.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 20min
Will Mexico back off like it did in 2019 or this just the beginning? Sam Cooper joins Alex on this topic.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 21min
Regulating AI, Campaigning Against Trump and Billions for Ukraine, panelists Eric Kam and Warren Kinsella join Alex on this episode
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Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
Federal Power Expands: Sacred Sites, Rail Billions and Port Crackdowns, Blacklocks reporter, Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson
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Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
We have had technology like CGI in Hollywood, but it never stirred a lot of conversation like AI, what's the main difference? Mohit Rajhans -Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca joins Drex Chan on this episode
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Feb 24, 2026 • 12min
Why do Asylum seekers get better health care than tax payers? Michele Rempel joins Alex on the topic.
Michele Rempel-Garner, Conservative MP and immigration committee vice chair, offers a short, direct take on asylum and immigration policy. She discusses how asylum health benefits expanded, why rejected claimants sometimes still receive care, and proposed rule changes to limit incentives and restore fairness. The conversation highlights policy origins, practical removal challenges, and calls for transparent data.
Feb 23, 2026 • 14min
Cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta has a lot of tourists trapped in the country, Deborah Bonello breaks down the situation in Mexico in this episode.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 11min
What happens to businesses that were forced to close down during COVID-19 lockdowns, Lawyer Ian Perry joins Alex on this episode.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 22min
The question of food prices continues to plague Canadians and why are parents putting everything into private education when it's so expensive? Eric Kam and Michele Fereira join Alex on this panel.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 11min
What can be expected now that Trump Tariffs have been struck down by the Supreme Court?
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