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.
Episodes
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Mar 19, 2024 • 12min
'Where are the politicians?': Why police are not to blame for rise in carjackings
Alex Pierson speaks with Calvin Chrustie, senior partner with the security and intelligence advisory firm Critical Risk Team, who 32 years with the RCMP in the intelligence and investigational world of transnational national organized crime, specializing in kidnaps, extortion, money laundering, and other forms of ‘crimes in action’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 10min
Blacklocks Check: "Our cell phone bills are getting cheaper"
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss our cell phone bills. Apparently, they are getting cheaper! That’s what we are supposed to believe according to the CEO of Rogers who, along with other telecom bosses, were called to testify at a house of commons committee to explain why the prices are going up. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 11min
Ontario woman seeks justice in brutal slaying of pet emu, worries for family’s safety
Alex Pierson speaks with Shannon McCarrell, Fisherville, Ontario woman whose pet emu McTavish was killed overnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 10min
Canada's inflation rate down but what does that mean for interest rates?
Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, to break down the latest inflation numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 10min
'Congestion ruins our chances': Stretch of Gardiner Expressway reducing to 2 lanes in both directions for 3 years
Alex Pierson speaks with Giles Gherson, President and CEO of Toronto Region Board of Trade, about the cost of construction has on Toronto's downtown recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2024 • 11min
Where is Princess Kate? Retracted Royal picture fuels speculation, conspiracy theories
Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Terry Flynn, Graduate Director and Associate Professor, Master of Communications Management at McMaster University, about Buckingham Palace's PR failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2024 • 12min
GED test ending March 31st - adults to face barriers trying to get high school diploma
Alex Pierson speaks with Barbara McFater, CEO of Pathway to Possibilities, an adult education and employment site that offers GED preparation. The GED is a certificate of high school equivalency available to those over 18 who have not completed four years of secondary education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2024 • 12min
City of Vaughan to crack down on protests outside places of worship
Alex Pierson speaks with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca about taking steps to crack down on where protests and demonstrations are being held in his community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2024 • 11min
'Ecological trainwreck': Canada's wild boar population booming, posing new threats to U.S.
Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ryan Brook, Saskatchewan agriculture and BioResources professor and wild pig expert, about how Canada's wild boar population poses a threat to our U.S. neighbours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2024 • 10min
Haiti's lack of governance has been an issue since 2016 - can a new government take control?
Alex Pierson speaks with Gilles Rivard, former Ambassador of Canada to Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
