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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Jan 9, 2024 • 12min
Blacklocks Check; Giving the benefit of the doubt into foreign interference
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) will be a target of Communist Chinese agents ''for her entire life,'' the CRTC yesterday dismissed a request from MP's that it ban state-run Chinese propaganda from its approved distribution list of cable and satellite programming in Canada, the Bank of Canada has quietly taken steps to control a ''digital Canadian dollar'' despite public claims it has no interest of cable and satellite programming in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2024 • 9min
'We're not going to relent': Lawyer on Canadian universities facing class action lawsuits for failing to protect Jewish students
Alex Pierson speaks with Sandra Zisckind, managing partner at Diamond and Diamond, about McMaster University and its student union facing a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit over alleged antisemitism on campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2024 • 8min
Blacklocks Check; ''Ask ourselves what we did to fight climate change''
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Finance Minister Chystia Freeland billed thousands for limousines and taxis in Toronto despite claims she relied on her climate-friendly bicycle and public transit, Canada continues to pay million in foreign aid to China records show, Canadians don't need cabinet's help in safely using the internet, says in-house Privy Council research. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023 • 10min
Who's signing up to be a mall cop given the increase in theft & armed robberies?
Alex Pierson speaks with Nayomie Spence-Lees, National Client Services Manager for Blackbird Security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023 • 9min
Guelph reporter allegedly detained, camera seized while on scene of fatal collision
Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Vivian, Senior Reporter and Assistant Editor at Guelph Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 9min
Would you open up your home to a total stranger?
Alex Pierson speaks with Dean DiPietro, London, Ontario man who opened up his family's home to a man experiencing homelessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 18min
Blacklocks Check; 2023 year end wrap up!
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about a Toronto developer Toni Varone, a longtime Liberal Donor and organizer with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2013 leadership campaign, yesterday was named a senator, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault used misleading data and inaccurate generalizations in defending cabinet's electric car mandate. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 12min
This 80-year-old is still working and doesn't know when he'll be able to retire - and he's not alone
Alex Pierson speaks with Bill VanGorder, chief education and advocacy officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 11min
Why is the Canadian government handing over money to China for Chinese-made EVs?
Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 12min
Is the the Christmas fruit cake still a thing? This baker says traditional dessert is thriving
Alex Pierson speaks with John Stam, co-owner of Nick the Dutch baker in Notre-Dame, New Brunswick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
