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
Mentioned books
Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
UN security council demand for a ceasefire rejected by Hamas - where does this leave Israel?
Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Goldberg, Senior Adviser at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2024 • 8min
1 year since tragic death of 16-year-old Gabriel Magalhaes at Keele Station - is the TTC any safer?
Alex Pierson speaks with Shelagh Pizey-Allen, executive director of transit advocacy group TTCRiders, about TTC safety - if there's been improvements since the tragic death of 16-year-old Gabriel Magalhaes. On March 26, 2023, Magalhaes was heading home after spending time at the Eaton Centre with friends when he was fatally stabbed at a subway station in what Toronto police have said was an “unprovoked” attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
Blacklocks Check: China inquiry opens public investigation tomorrow
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the China inquiry opening tomorrow for a public investigation from Elections Canada officers who downplayed complaints of meddling by foreign agents, MP Barrett said Parliament must find out who tipped off GC Strategies to sole-sourced contracts and approved payments of lucrative commissions despite irregularities like missing invoices. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2024 • 10min
Baltimore bridge collapse: How this will impact the auto industry
A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap in a few places and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were initially searching for at least seven people. This tragic situation will not only impact the lives of many, but also the economy. This port handles imports and exports for major automakers and will have a huge impact on the industry. Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2024 • 12min
PPSN: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network
To take a look into the recent protests in Toronto Alex Pierson had a chat with Shimon Fogel, CEI of The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2024 • 9min
Is Canada's maple syrup reserve at risk?
Alex Pierson speaks with Ray Bonenberg of Mapleside Sugar Bush near Pembroke, Ontario and former president of the International Maple Syrup Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2024 • 12min
Moscow attack: US, Canada had warned Russia of imminent terrorism risk prior to shooting
Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2024 • 10min
Condos used to be a great option for first-time homebuyers to get into the market - how that's changing
Alex Pierson speaks with Brendon Cowans, VP of Business Development and Sales Representative at Property.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2024 • 15min
Pierre Poilievre joins Alex Pierson for a conversation of all things Canadians are concerned about
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party, to discuss the carbon tax debate, housing, car thefts in Canada and inflation. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2024 • 12min
''Fight the denial.'' Tons of misinformation when it comes to October 7th tragic events
There is a lot of denial and ''fog of war.'' There's a volunteer first responder group from Israel and their plan is to meet with Ottawa officials and share what they saw when Hamas massacred up to 1,400 people. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Irene Nurith Cohn, Volunteer with ZAKA, a national, non-governmental emergency victim recovery organization in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
