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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Dec 4, 2023 • 8min
''Investors own more than 50% of Toronto's condos'' Driving up housing costs
There are nothing but uncertainties in real estate and in the condo market. Investors own more than 50% of Toronto's condo's, which drive up costs. Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Pasalis, president of real estate brokerage Realosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2023 • 10min
New survey finds many Canadians have difficulty trusting media - why?
Alex Pierson speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, Author of "Trusting the News in a Digital Age" former journalism director at the University of Toronto-Scarborough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2023 • 9min
COP28 climate summit: What are leaders saying about nuclear power?
Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 8min
Chiefs of Ontario asks for judicial review of carbon price regime
Alex Pierson speaks with Abram Benedict, Grand Chief for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, a Haudenosaunee community located on the Canada-U.S. border, about why Canada needs to fix what they call a “discriminatory” carbon price system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 11min
Anti-Israel protesters flood Peel District School Board meeting - where does it end?
Alex Pierson speaks with Noah Shack, Vice President of Countering Antisemitism & Hate at UJA Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 18min
'Hope you can live with the silence': Former harm reduction worker speaks out on safe injection gone wrong
Alex Pierson speaks with Tara, a former staff member at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre and Derek Finkle, an independent journalist who lives beside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 10min
How will Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre provide relief for Canadians?
Alex Pierson speaks with Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre about a number of issues - including GDP numbers, concerns of high food costs ahead of the holiday season and bail reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023 • 8min
The passing of Shane MacGowan of The Pogues
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Alper, freelance music publicist and lifelong musicaholic about the passing of Shane MacGowan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023 • 11min
Toronto man reunites with his niece, siblings and mother after 51-days of captivity
Alex Pierson speaks with Aharon Brodutch, Toronto man whose family was held hostage by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023 • 9min
Ontario unveils new legislation that would make it easier for victims of crime to sue their offenders for emotional distress
Host Alex Pierson speaks with criminal defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger about new legislation that would make it easier for victims of crime to sue their offenders for emotional distress,. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
