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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Feb 29, 2024 • 12min
Blacklocks Check: Mark Holland gets ''chewed'' alive. Who hires these people?
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg and all the security risks, Treasury Board President Anita Anand yesterday said ArriveCan contracts ''did not cross my desk'' when she was Minister of Public Works responsible for federal contracting, the Freedom Convoy posed a ''risk of serous violence''that justified emergency measures, says Attorney General Arif Virani. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2024 • 11min
Burger joint Wendy's going to experiment with 'dynamic pricing' in 2025 - how will consumers react?
Alex Pierson speaks with David Soberman, Professor of Marketing and the Canadian National Chair of Strategic Marketing with the Rotman School of Management, about Wendy's preparing to test 'dynamic pricing' in 2025 - this is when the price of a product fluctuates according to demand - like we've seen with Uber prices in rush hour or when there's transit outages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2024 • 11min
'Not parking against people': Hamilton council backs down on affordable housing build after local businesses speak up
Alex Pierson speaks with Daniel Trombetta, Local business owner, about what led to Hamilton city council's decision to reject a plan to build 67 new affordable units on two city-owned parking lots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2024 • 9min
Blacklocks Check: ''Where's the beef?''
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Canadian Human Rights Commission faces international naming and shaming after mistreating Black employees, Conservative MP Kelly McCauley (Edmonton West) has obtained a rare House order compelling two reluctant ArriveCan witnesses to testify or to be taken into custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2024 • 20min
'Nothing is going to change': Liberals introduce Online Harms Bill aimed at protecting children
Alex Pierson speaks with online safety and social media educator Paul Davis about the Liberals online harms bill, which proposes sweeping reforms focused on protecting children online - but will it work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2024 • 9min
New polling finds Ontarians think they're really good at driving - but are they?
Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer at Pollara, about new polling that found Ontarians are VERY confident in their driving abilities. However, data from the OPP say driving in the province has only gotten more dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2024 • 10min
PM Trudeau says online harms bill is about protecting kids - but will it harp down on freedom of expression?
Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto, about the long-promised online harms legislation, which the Liberals say is focused on primarily protecting children on the internet and not focused on restricting expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2024 • 13min
NDP and Liberals come to an agreement on pharmacare - but is it sustainable?
Alex Pierson speaks with Kristen Watt, Pharmacist and owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy in Southampton, Ontario, about her concerns with the pharmacare deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2024 • 12min
More are turning to TikTok for news content as papers shut down, newsrooms get cut - but is it a legitimate source for news?
Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Nicole Blanchett, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Journalism and a former producer with CityTV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2024 • 11min
A second asylum seeker has died after waiting hours for shelter space in Peel Region - what needs to change?
Alex Pierson speaks with Kizito Musabimana, executive director of the Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre, about the tragic passing of another African migrant seeking shelter in Peel Region. Ms. Delphina Ngigi was a refugee claimant and widow with four children, who are back home in Kenya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
