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 29, 2026 • 13min
What has changed between the public and private sector? Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute joins Alex on this episode.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 13min
Why is Carney risking so much with China? Are you being spied on? Sandra Watson Parcels– expert on in China's economy and strategic goals joins Alex Pierson
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Jan 27, 2026 • 11min
Elections, Influence, and Silence: Are Canada’s Democratic Norms Slipping? Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex on this conversation.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 14min
Is the city considering accessibility for people with disabilities during snow clearance? Are you doing your part? David Lepofsky, disability advocate joins Alex on this conversation.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 13min
Has Canada taken land Acknowledgement too far, Dr Andrea Wagner -Associate Professor of Political Science and former Jean Monnet Chair chats with Alex Pierson
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Jan 26, 2026 • 12min
Why can the US have a trade deal with China but Canada can't? Dennis Molinaro-former national security analyst, author of Under Assault chats with Alex Pierson
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Jan 23, 2026 • 22min
Can we trust RCMP to share Data with China, Sam Cooper from The Bureau and Author of Willful Blindness joins Alex to talk all things Ryan wedding and China
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Jan 23, 2026 • 22min
Ryan wedding captured, but are the streets really safe from organized crime? Scott Curtis, former FBI special agent and Paul Palango, author 22 murders, join Alex Pierson on this conversation.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 21min
If Carney's speech is such a masterclass, will he deliver it here?Mark Warner—Canadian and American international trade lawyer joins Alex on this conversation.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 13min
Can someone wearing Meta glasses record you without consent? What the rise of smart glasses mean for your privacy, Mohit Rajhans - Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca chats with Alex Pierson.
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