The Alex Pierson Show

640 Toronto / Curiouscast
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Jan 14, 2025 • 10min

Could Your Taxi Soon Not Need A Driver...Is That A Good Thing?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Abuelsamid, the VP of Market Research at Telemetry Insights about whether Toronto could be ready for driverless, fully autonomous taxis on its streets. Alex and Sam talk about why the technology might not be there just yet, and what else Toronto needs to make this a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2025 • 11min

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "He Was Campaigning For The Job Quite Desperately"

It's that time of the week when host Alex Pierson and Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter sit down to examine, break down and sometimes laugh at what goes on in our House of Commons.This week, Tom and Alex touch on why a special task force will be monitoring the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) leadership race, why automakers are saying the EV push is all but dead...and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2025 • 11min

A Cancelled Controversial Conference...Is It Fueled by Terror?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the President of the Daisy Group about the now cancelled "Caliphate Conference 2025" which was originally slated to take place in Mississauga, before moving to Hamilton, and then ultimately being cancelled. Alex and Warren talk about why the federal government was urging this conference to cancel but fell short of actually listing them as a terror organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2025 • 31min

Will a Property Tax Hike Affect Renters, US Trade Talks & Possible Peace Talks

Host Alex Pierson tackles some of the big issues plaguing Canadians today in the "Alex Pierson Podcast", which highlights some of the interviews done on the live show.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with:Daniel Foch, a Toronto-based realtor about claims from Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow saying that her suggested property tax increase will NOT be pushed onto renters...but is that true?Next, Alex speaks with:Perrin Beatty, the former Foreign Affairs Minister and the previous CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce about these ongoing trade talks with the U.S., and how elder statesmen like Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien are speaking out amidst our political insecurity in Canada.and finally, Alex is joined by:Richard Goldberg, a Sr. Advisor with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) about an impending ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and why this has to be completed before President-Elect Trump comes into office...or it could escalate the entire situation.You can always listen live Monday - Friday 12 pm - 3 pm on AM640 Toronto, the IHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts to interviews like these and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 13, 2025 • 15min

Fires In The City of Angels: Will LA Ever Be The Same Again?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by CeCe Woods, the Editor In Chief & Investigative Reporter Of The Current Report who has been personally affected by these wildfires raging in LA. CeCe and Alex discuss how the city and state have failed its residents, and if Hollywood will ever be the same again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2025 • 7min

Canada's Sending Help To Fight Out Of Control Wildfires in California

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the founder of Coulson Aviation about how he's sending planes and helicopters down to LA to help exhausted firefighters try to get a handle on the still out of control fires that are razing entire neighbourhoods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2025 • 12min

What Does It Take To Be Labelled A Terror Organization In Canada?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the former Minister of Justice, National Defence & Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Mr. Peter MacKay. Alex and Peter talk about why a conference being hosted by a group that is considered terrorist by many of our allies is allowed in Canada, and what it really takes to label a group as terrorists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2025 • 13min

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "You Don't Have To Be A Plutocrat Or Wear A Top Hat"

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about the news of Parliament Hill that might slip past your radar...like what happening with the liberal leadership race and why is the Capital Gains tax still being deducted from your taxes even though it hasn't passed through parliament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 8, 2025 • 10min

The College Strike Is Averted, But Do Colleges Need A New System To Make Up For The Lack of International Students?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Brian Dijkema, the President of Cardus Canada about the recently avoided OPSEU labour strike that would've affected colleges in the province, and why these institutions need a new financial system to make up for reduced international students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 8, 2025 • 10min

Trumps Rhetoric Towards Canada Grows More Aggressive...Is It Still A Joke Or Becoming Something More?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Mark Warner, an international trade and anti-trust lawyer as well as the Principal of MAAW Law. Alex and Mark talk about why President-Elect Trump is being more aggressive when speaking about the possible trade issues with Canada, and if this is just bluster or could be the new way of things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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