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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Nov 1, 2023 • 11min
Newsflash; we have a homeless crisis but what is the solution?
We have a severe homeless crisis but what is the solution for Toronto? None of the affordable housing solutions will come immediately. We need new ideas and it's whether or not it can work. Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Van Nostrand, The founder of non-profit Two Steps Homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023 • 10min
What is ''technical recession?'' Many Canadians are nervous about their mortgages
Many Canadians are worried about renewing their mortgages. In the next three years, millions of people could be paying 50% higher of monthly costs. Who will qualify? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023 • 8min
Canada's immigration minister to announce new targets - what should that plan look like?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023 • 9min
Mandatory holocaust education coming to Ontario high schools
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B’Nai Brith Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023 • 10min
Should Canadians be reimbursed if they go abroad for medical procedures due to long wait times?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of Second Street about new polling that shows Canadians are overwhelmingly in favour (74%) of provincial governments reimbursing patients for their surgical bills in other countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023 • 9min
Blacklocks Check-In: Privy council looked at issue of Muslims when it comes to equity in their religion
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the privy council looking at issues of Muslims when it comes to equity in their religion. Why would our PM ask of this? The Privy council will poll on anything, Buffy Sainte-Marie causes controversy based on whether or not she was born indigenous, all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023 • 10min
‘Every community is feeling it’: B.C. retail coalition urges crime crackdown
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Tostenson, one of the Save Our Street’s leading representatives, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2023 • 9min
Court battle begins over Ontario law that bans undercover, hidden-camera farm investigations
Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Camille Labchuk, Executive Director of Animal Justice, the lead plaintiff in this court case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2023 • 12min
Rally in support of Gaza fills downtown Toronto as Middle East violence continues
Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina - Fort York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2023 • 19min
Tech Talk: Chargers, Combating turbulence & streaming in cars
Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield about Apple's new $160 charger, new tech to combat turbulence, streaming for radio in cars, Amazon Prime Air's 60-minute prescription delivery and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
