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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Dec 21, 2023 • 9min
Would you open up your home to a total stranger?
Alex Pierson speaks with Dean DiPietro, London, Ontario man who opened up his family's home to a man experiencing homelessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 18min
Blacklocks Check; 2023 year end wrap up!
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about a Toronto developer Toni Varone, a longtime Liberal Donor and organizer with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2013 leadership campaign, yesterday was named a senator, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault used misleading data and inaccurate generalizations in defending cabinet's electric car mandate. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 12min
This 80-year-old is still working and doesn't know when he'll be able to retire - and he's not alone
Alex Pierson speaks with Bill VanGorder, chief education and advocacy officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 11min
Why is the Canadian government handing over money to China for Chinese-made EVs?
Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 12min
Is the the Christmas fruit cake still a thing? This baker says traditional dessert is thriving
Alex Pierson speaks with John Stam, co-owner of Nick the Dutch baker in Notre-Dame, New Brunswick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 7min
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre drawing huge support from young Indigenous voters - will this hurt PM Trudeau?
Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Laewetz, policy analyst and strategist at Warshield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 12min
Canada has blown way past immigration numbers that were already breaking records. - is the system working?
Alex Pierson speaks with Mikal Skuterud, Professor of Economics at the University of Waterloo and Director of the Canadian Labour Economics Forum and fellow and resident at the C.D. Howe Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 11min
Why this urban planner says it's time Toronto allows businesses to operate in laneways
Exploring the potential of Toronto's laneways for small businesses, advocating for creative urban planning to counter big box stores. Emphasizing the need for unique spaces to preserve independent businesses amidst city development changes.
Dec 19, 2023 • 12min
Canada to require all new cars be zero emissions by 2035 - will 'range anxiety' still be a concern?
Alex Pierson speaks with Ken Bokor, Producer and host of the EV Revolution Show on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023 • 10min
Blacklocks Check; Canada faces ''increased perceptions of corruption''
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Canadian National Railway that lost millions and suffered ''irreparable harm'' due to anti-Israel protests on its freight lines, more than a third of Canadians say they lack confidence in the youth criminal justice system, Canada faces ''increased perceptions of corruption.'' All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
