

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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Apr 23, 2024 • 11min
How Important Are Plainclothes Police Officers To Solving Cases?
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Dave Perry, a former Toronto Police Detective and founding chairman on Investigative Solutions Network. In light of Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw calling for an internal review of plainclothes police officer policies, Dave breaks down the inherent purpose to plainclothes and undercover officers and why some modernization isn't such a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024 • 11min
Could Police Chief Myron Demkiw Calling For Review Reopen Hundreds of Closed Cases?
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer who operates out of Toronto about Toronto Police CHief Myron Demkiw calling for an internal review of plainclothes officer policies, and what this could mean for the legal system at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024 • 9min
A New Tax Could Be Targetting The Middle Class
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jake Fuss, the director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute to talk about a new study that will effect many working families right across Canada, The Marginal Effective Tax Rate. Jake breaks down how those who earn between $30K - $60K could see a major tax hike coming their way...and what it could mean for their economic future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024 • 7min
Another Pass On Keffiyeh's in Queens Park
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Brian Lilley, the political columnist for the Toronto Sun about his recent article in the Sun talking about how the by-election in Milton is being dominated by Israel and Gaza and not on local issues like it should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024 • 10min
Blacklocks Check: Chrystia Freeland Doesn't Have a TV?
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss:Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday said it “would be just wrong for me to comment” on a Parliament Hill protest celebrating the October 7 killing and kidnapping of Jews in Israel including eight Canadians. A police investigation of the demonstration is underway.Cabinet’s decriminalization of cocaine in British Columbia sets possession limits “too low” and doesn’t allow addicts to buy in bulk, says a federal report. Researchers advocated more generous possession limits from the current 2.5 grams.Cabinet’s decision to defer a steep increase in capital gains taxes for two months was “surprising to say the least,” says Budget Officer Yves Giroux. MPs called the deferral a ploy for pre-election boosts in tax revenues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2024 • 10min
Could The Future Of EVs In Ontario Still Be Secure?
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Greg Layson, the digital and mobile editor of Automotive News Canada about the exciting breaking news that Honda could be establishing new factories to push for more EV production in this province, making it one of the biggest in the province! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2024 • 9min
Has Toronto Just Been Handing Out Multimillion-Dollar Contracts To One Bidder?
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Catherine Swift, the president of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada. It has come to light that the city of Toronto has routinely given multimillion-dollar contracts out to a single bidder...highlighting that not only could some vendors be given special treatment but also that the city is not keeping a tight eye on its coffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2024 • 10min
Umar Zameer Acquitted On All Charges...And Somehow Still Thankful to Canada
Host Alex Pierson is joined by the lawyer for Umar Zameer, Nader R. Hasan who is also a criminal and constitutional lawyer and Partner with Stockwoods LLP. After the jury fully acquitted Mr. Zameer of all charges, his lawyer Nader joins Alex to talk about why he believes the jury came to this verdict, and if there could be more legal action for Mr. Zameer in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2024 • 10min
Trudeau Finally Denounces Protests...But Is It Enough?
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the president and CEO of the Daisy Group as well as the former special advisor to Prime Minister Jean Chretien about Prime Minister Trudeau FINALLY denouncing the increasingly hate-filled anti-Israel protests...but was this enough...or just another case of far too little far too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2024 • 13min
Boeing: A Tale Of Safety Concerns and Whistleblowing
Host Alex Pierson is joined by Robert A. Clifford, co-founded and Sr. Partner with Clifford Law Offices out of Chicago to talk about the Boeing whistleblower coming forward and saying that he believes that all 787 Dreamline planes need to be grounded ASAP due to security and safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices