The Alex Pierson Show

The podcast dives into the troubling rise of anti-Semitism within the Toronto District School Board. It covers a trustee meeting marked by hate speech, raising concerns about educational governance. There's a sharp critique of the current educational leadership and calls for more robust historical education on sensitive topics like the Holocaust. The discussion underscores the importance of involving external educators to address these issues effectively.

Richard Goldberg, an expert from the Federation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the urgent implications of Donald Trump's deadline for Hamas to release Israeli hostages. He dives into the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Israel and Hamas, including critical negotiations with Jordan's King Abdullah. The conversation addresses the struggles of rebuilding Gaza under current conditions and critiques the inaction of neighboring countries. Lastly, they analyze the evolving political landscape and the dire need for humanitarian relief in the region.

Host Alex Pierson chats with Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about the enormous cost of creating energy in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson joins two parents from a Mississauga minor hockey team that had 14 wins vacated from its record after the league discovered an ineligible doctor on its staff. Now the U16 players are paying the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on the star, it will launch him into the criminal big-leagues.Daniel’s exploits unleash a relentless game of cat-and-mouse, as police track him across continents yet vanishes from their grasp. What he doesn’t know is that the Sisi Star has a history. A dark history. Its original owner, the legendary Empress Elisabeth of Austria, used it to carve her own legacy of absolute beauty and power. That pursuit drove her to her very limits. And now Daniel’s fate is fixed to that same star. But how long can Sisi’s star stay lucky for Daniel? This is A Most Audacious Heist – it’s the story of a master thief, an intercontinental manhunt, and the jewel that changes everything.Contact:Facebook: @BlanchardHouseStoriesInstagram: @BlanchardHouseStoriesX (formerly Twitter): @BlanchardTweetsBlanchard House website: blanchard-house.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about all the big stories happening in Ottawa that you might not be aware of...but are deeply important to our Canadian way of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, shares sharp insights into Canadian politics and the unattainable housing affordability targets set by the government. He discusses the Prime Minister's controversial summit location choice and its implications for political transparency. The conversation delves into conflicting energy policies, highlighting the government's struggle to reconcile past commitments with current realities. Korski critiques political promises on housing, calling out systemic failures and urging personal responsibility in addressing challenges.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about all the big stories happening in Ottawa that you might not be aware of...but are deeply important to our Canadian way of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks to Madumitha, a woman who was recently attacked by a wild coyote while walking her 80lbs Husky in the Gateway Parkette in Liberty Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the heated debate on carbon taxes in Canada and the evolving political landscape. Discover why achieving net zero emissions by 2050 may lead to significant economic challenges, including job losses and higher household costs. Explore skepticism surrounding ambitious strategies like banning traditional vehicles in favor of electric alternatives. The discussion underscores the complexities of energy policies, advocating for realistic targets that balance environmental goals with economic stability.