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 19, 2023 • 11min
What's happened to policing? Why aren't officers making arrests when protesters utter threats?
Alex Pierson speaks with Andy Brooke, a retired RCMP officer, about an exchange between a demonstrator and another person during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of fashion retailer Zara at Toronto's Eaton Centre. In a video shared online, a few Toronto police officers can be seen standing nearby. One of the protesters can be heard saying 'I'll put you six feet deep' but wasn't arrested - why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023 • 11min
A Year in Review with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, about a range of issues, including the federal government's announcement of requiring all new vehicles be zero emissions by 2035 - will Poilievre keep that mandate in place? Have a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023 • 11min
RCMP arrest Ottawa youth in alleged terror plot targeting Jewish community
Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst and author of ‘The Threat From Within: Recognizing Al Qaeda-Inspired Radicalization and Terrorism in the West' about the RCMP charging an Ottawa youth with terrorism for allegedly plotting an attack against the Jewish community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023 • 9min
Ottawa set to announce that new cars must be zero emissions by 2035
Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Kingston, president and CEO of Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, about the expected announcement from the federal government that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035. Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world pushing for electrification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023 • 9min
“I’ll put you six feet deep": Why aren't Toronto police arresting protesters uttering threats?
Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023 • 9min
Two thirds of Toronto youth are behind violent carjackings - why?
Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, Former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service officer and gang prevention expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023 • 9min
Is new home construction grinding to a halt in Ontario?
Alex Pierson speaks with mortgage broker Ron Butler about new home construction in Ontario coming to a halt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023 • 9min
Blacklocks Check; Twitter ''influencers'' getting paid by Department of Health
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about middle class Canadians being disappointed with the cabinet's ''Strong Middle Class'' budget, says in-house Privy Council research, the Department of Health had paid Twitter 'influencers'' more than $680,000 since 2021, records show, whistleblowers are asking MP's to publicly release hundreds of pages of documents detailing insider dealing at a taxpayer-funding foundation. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 11min
UN General Assembly overwhelming supports a ceasefire in Gaza - but will Israel agree to one?
Alex Pierson speaks with Yaron Deckel, Regional Director to Canada of the Jewish Agency, now based in Toronto. Yaron was also a longtime journalist in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 10min
Canada votes in favour of ceasefire in Gaza at United Nations
Alex Pierson speaks with Bob Rae, Representative of Canada to the United Nations, about Canada voting in favour of a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that calls for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza and the immediate release of all hostages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
