

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.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 12min
“Insider Threat Activities.'' What's Going On With The Winnipeg Lab?
The Trudeau Government found a report to what happened to the Winnipeg Lab. It's confirmed that CSIS issued a warning back in August 2018 raising concerns about ''insider threat activity'' that involves Dr. Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist, Founder of the Bureau & Author of Willful Blindness; How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 12min
Trudeau Comments To Reporters About Trump's Presidency
''We're going to make sure this friendship and alliance between Canada and the U.S continues to be a real benefit to Canadians.'' This will be a balancing act for our Prime Minister. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 7min
''We Have To Protect Canadian Jobs and Prepare For The Impacts Of Potential Tariffs,'' Jagmeet Singh Reacting To Trump
''We Have To Protect Canadian Jobs and Prepare For The Impacts Of Potential Tariffs,'' Jagmeet Singh is reacting to Trump's Presidency. Working people are angry and don't want to be ignored. How will border towns be impacted? How much trade will happen? Will it be disrupted? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 10min
Doug Ford Wants Protectionism; How Will Trump Effect The EV Market?
When it comes to trade, what does it mean? Ford's been warning leading up to the U.S election. What does it look like for us working with the Trump government? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 8min
There's A Cost to the Trump Presidential Residency
Trump is the President and of course there will be a cost to pay. Trade disputes, defense issues are just a few. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC former MP and Co-Chair of the Task Force for Housing and Climate . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 10min
Love, Politics and Marriage
They say opposites attract, and this couple from North Carolina is the perfect example of that. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tracey (Pro-Trump) & Edward (Pro-Harris) Danka about the recent presidential election, and how they keep their marriage loving and happy after 34 years of being on opposite sides of the spectrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 11min
Stats Canada is Releasing Job Numbers This Week; Are We In A Recession?
At the end of week, we're getting job numbers. This should give us an idea if we are in a recession. A new initiative has been launched by the Business Council of Canada and they are calling on Canadians to reach out to elected officials and demand they put our economy first. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 9min
''The Federal Government To Pause The Digital Service Tax, They're Furious!''
Doug Ford is doubling down and calls for the Trudeau Government to stop the Digital Service Tax that will force digital services, like Netflix to pay a 3 percent tax that we consume. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-commerce law at University of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 10min
A Canadian Politician Problem; Tensions Are On The Rise Between Sikh's & Hindu's in Retaliation of the Khalistan's
Tensions have been on the rise in this country between Sikh's and Hindu's in retaliation of the Khalistani's. Why aren't the politicians or law enforcement trying to stop this? We are hearing more and more of these confrontations. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Darshan Maharaja, Local Political Reporter Darshan.Maharaja.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 10min
Blacklock's Check-In: ''I'm Pissed,'' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith upset with Feds over Alberta Oil
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Danielle Smith upset about what the Trudeau Government is trying to do with Alberta oil, Cabinet yesterday would not release a statutory cost-benefit report detailing direct costs of a proposed cap on oil and gas emissions, Natural rescources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson's department to date has subsized about six percent of the charging ports it predicts Canada needs to comply with electric vehicle mandates. All this and more!GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's ReporterX(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices