The Alex Pierson Show

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Alex is joined by Ariella Kimmel and Anthony Furey to break down a packed news cycle: Jimmy Kimmel controversy — Off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s murder, raising debates on free speech, cancel culture, and network economics. Doug Ford’s trade dilemma — Tariffs on Chinese EVs pit Ontario’s auto industry against Saskatchewan’s canola farmers in a high-stakes balancing act. Federal gun buyback program — Billions spent, zero results, and pushback from provinces and police forces who call it ineffective and wasteful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Tom Korski dig into a week full of eyebrow-raising stories: Billions in federal spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, including unusual grants. Nine criminal investigations into federal fraud and questionable pandemic contracts. The Commons Ethics Committee moves to close the “Carney loophole” on blind trusts and tighten conflict-of-interest laws. A CBC reporter suspended after anti-Semitic remarks spark national outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrystia Freeland is out, but why? Plus secret leaked e-mails and a vaccine audit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex speaks with York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween following public backlash over his recent comments urging residents to comply with armed intruders during home invasions. The statement comes in the wake of a horrific case in Vaughan where a father was shot and killed in front of his children. Chief MacSween stands by his comments—but is this advice a necessary safety precaution, or an alarming sign of lost control? In this segment, Alex and the Chief discuss: The reasoning behind the controversial advice; Rising violent crime in York Region, including home invasions and carjackings; How police are responding—and what residents can realistically do to protect themselves. A direct and urgent conversation about public safety, policing challenges, and the trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Sabrina Maddeaux, Director of Communications at Global Public Affairs & Columnist, and Ariella Kimmel, Executive Director of ABC Toronto and President of Winston Wilmot Strategies Alex is joined by Sabrina Maddeaux and Ariella Kimmel to unpack three major stories making headlines: "Comply with the Thugs?" York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween faces backlash after telling the public to comply during home invasions—days after a father was killed in front of his kids. Is this leadership, or surrender? Poilievre vs. Temporary Foreign Workers: Pierre Poilievre calls for an end to the TFW program, but critics accuse him of dog-whistle politics. Is this bold policy or political pandering? Doug Ford’s Crown Royal Stunt: The Premier pours out whiskey in protest of job losses—but the plant isn't closing yet, and production continues elsewhere. Is this effective messaging or a political misfire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices