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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Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
Why one of Toronto's oldest strip clubs could be protected with heritage recognition
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Bateman, manager of the plaques program at Heritage Toronto, an arms-length city agency and a registered charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023 • 11min
Trudeau calls for ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel amid ongoing offensive in Gaza
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Bercovici, Former Canadian ambassador to Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
'I'm not going to shut up': Why this Toronto woman is wears a yellow star
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Olga Goldberg, a Toronto woman and member of the Jewish community, about why it's important to her to speak out against antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
Is Toronto a lonely place? New report paints bleak picture of the Big Smoke
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sharon Avery, CEO of the Toronto Foundation, about the charitable organization's 2023 report, 'Toronto Vital Signs: The Power of Us". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
Holy smoke: How much does Toronto spend on city branded crack pipes?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 11min
Is Premier Ford paying more for surgeries done in private clinics than Ontario hospitals?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at health policy firm Grosso-McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 11min
''I'm not anti semitic, I'm an anti zionist'' The echo's being heard throughout the world
'Anti zionism' is antisemitism in sheep's clothing.'' Israel is in really dark days. Denying Israel's right to exist is proof that antisemitism is a global phenomenon. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rahim Mohamed, Political Columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 10min
Blacklocks Check-In: Freeland will be facing questions; Beijing bank dubbed communist front
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Chrystia Freeland facing questions from MP's over her dealings with the Beijing bank dubbed communist front, Cabinet will not disclose a list of Nazi fugitives and many groups want this list. Cabinet promised this list 7 weeks ago. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 9min
Is The Beer Store done for good? What this means for independent craft brewers
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Troy Burtch, Senior Manager, Sales & Business Development at Great Lakes Brewery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 9min
RIP to The Beer Store? Does this mean Ontarians will finally see beer on convenience store shelves?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dave Bryans, CEO Of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
