The Alex Pierson Show

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.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Mr. Tom Korski, to discuss some of the big stories out of Ottawa that could affect your life. For example, how are we going to deal with these Trump tariffs, and are Prisons under a drone attack in this country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Laryssa Waler,  The Founder of Henley Strategies & Celina Caesar-Chavannes - former Liberal MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’ to talk about the first day in this Ontario provincial election, why Ford could've called it, and also whats happening in our Federal search for a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Stephanie Bakker, the Lead of the Westlock Neutrality Team to talk about why members in her community want rainbow crosswalks and special interest flags removed, and not for any other reason other than actual inclusivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson dives into the Bank of Canada Interest Rate announcement with Ron Butler, a Broker with Butler Mortage and examines if this cut is a good or bad sign, and how it will play out against Trump's tariffs expected to come in the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices