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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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9:04

Spread Love and Save Lives: It's Adopt a Shelter Pet...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/28

Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day this Sunday, April 30th! Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Melissa Shupak, Division Manager of Shelter Programs at Toronto Humane Society about National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day that brings attention to the thousands of animals in need of loving homes. Hurry on down to the Toronto Human Society April 30th and you can be going home with a furry friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:54

The Dirty Truth: Car Dealership Overpricing and...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/28

Car dealers charging extra fees to exploit limited supply, and Ontario regulations fall short. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Krystyna Lagowski, Automotive Writer about car dealer regulators failing to keep up with the pandemic-induced price gouging and are now using unethical practices to sell their vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:12

Toronto Police Crack Down on Vehicle Theft: Over 500...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/27

The wheels of justice have been turning in Toronto as more than 500 stolen vehicles were taken off the streets and 119 car thieves were charged and brought to justice. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with David Adams, the President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada about Toronto police launching Project Stallion having already arrested 119 criminals and recovered 556 stolen vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:10

Blacklocks Check-In: ''Fake News'' Regulating Legal...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/27

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Bill C11; the first bill in Canadian history that regulates legal internet content, why Cabinet refuses to impose back to work legislation and the side effects, Marco Mendocino and the ''famous'' buyback program, and the 13 billion Volkswagen Canada subsidy. How does this work and what about the jobs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:58

When will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open to the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/27

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley about why the Eglinton Crosstown won't open to the public until 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:18

Ontario's Doug Ford Under Fire: Plan to Lower Police...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/26

Premier Doug Ford faces backlash as his controversial proposal to lower education requirements for officers ignites a heated debate over the future of policing in the province. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Kempa, a criminologist focused on the politics of security, public safety and policing and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa about the growing concerns over officer shortages, and Ontario's latest move to drop post-secondary education requirements for aspiring police

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8:46

Passenger Rights Revamp Sparks Controversy: Airlines...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/26

As Canada's Transport Minister unveils new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, the proposed changes leave both travellers and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, about the new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:34

Ontario Family's Property Left High and Dry as...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/26

In the blink of an eye, a wetland paradise turned into a barren wasteland, leaving an Ontario family heartbroken and searching for answers. Host, Alex Pierson speak with Lorraine Fuller, Apsley Ontario Resident, about a wetland oasis that once flourished in their own backyard vanishing because of a broken beaver dam, leaving the bustling ecosystem that once thrived in terrible distress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:51

The Never-Ending Mortgage: One-Third of Canadian...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/25

As Canadian homeowners struggle to make ends meet, the traditional 25-year mortgage plan is no longer enough, leaving lenders to grapple with increased risk of loss, and pushing more and more Canadians into 30+ year payment plans. Alex Pierson, speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Specialist with Butler Mortgage about rising interest rates that are forcing Canadian homeowners into decades of debt, as a staggering 30% of mortgages are now stretched beyond 30 years, leaving many struggling to keep up with

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10:36

When Every Second Counts: Toronto Family's Nightmare...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/25

Toronto parents heroically perform life-saving Heimlich maneuver and CPR on their choking child, while desperately waiting for emergency services to answer their 911 call. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Ray, father of 1 year old Asher, about the terrifying moment their infant stopped breathing as 911 puts them on hold for over five minutes, leaving them to desperately attempt to rescue their child alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:56

Critical Lifeline in Peril: Canadian Women's Shelters...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/25

Promised pandemic relief turns into a funding nightmare for Canadian women's shelters. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Hutton, CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region about women's shelters facing a devastating blow to their essential services, leaving many wondering how they will continue to provide lifesaving support to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:16

Blacklocks Check-In: Panel to Probe Trudeau Fund

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/25

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about how The prime minister’s brother, Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau, will not have to testify before a parliamentary committee probing the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and allegations of foreign interference in federal elections. Alexandre Trudeau had reportedly negotiated and signed the deal for the foundation to receive a $200,000 donation from Chinese billionaire Zhang Bin in 2016.The Commons public accounts

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7:14

Remembering Tarek Fatah: Alex Pierson Reflects on the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/24

Tarek Fatah, a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author known for his commentary on Muslim issues has passed away at the age of 73. Fatah is being widely mourned. Here is how Alex paid tribute to Fatah on her show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:07

AI vs. the Music Industry: The Fake Drake Controversy...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/24

From deepfakes to digital dopplegangers, the music industry is just scratching the surface of what AI can bring to the table, and the Fake Drake controversy is only the beginning. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Alan Cross, host of the Ongoing History of New Music about AI taking over the music industry with Ghostwriter977's creation, Heart on My Sleeve, proving that the future of music might not be in human talent alone. Fake Drake & The Weeknd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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11:47

Why Canada needs to get its Return-to-Work act together

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/24

The longer we stay locked up in our homes, the quicker our cities turn into ghost towns with empty transit systems and crumbling infrastructure. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Shauna Brail, Economic Geographer, urban planner and Associate Professor at the Institute for Management and Innovation at the University of Toronto-Mississauga, about hybrid work arrangements, risk of turning our office spaces into ghost towns , leaving behind a trail of vacant cubicles and unfulfilled lease

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9:56

Pearson Education Takes a Back Seat: $22 Million...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/21

Looks like someone took the term 'high-flying heist' a little too seriously at Pearson Airport, leaving a bank $22 million poorer and an airline with more questions than answers. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun Columnist about the thieves at Pearson Airport as they swooped in and snatched $22 million worth of loot, leaving TD bank and Air Canada in a state of shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:11

Websites Targeting Toronto Mayoral Candidates:...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/20

As websites target the track records of top mayoral candidates, the city's elections watchdog is on high alert and stirring up controversy. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher about the Toronto Election Investigation that has sparked a fiery debate when it comes to advertising for the Mayoral Race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:18

Has Trudeau ruled out fulfilling NATO defence target?...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/20

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vice Admiral Mark Norman and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:39

Blacklocks Check-In: Public Service Strike Sparks...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/20

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the public service strike, Dominic LeBlanc's sister stepping away as Ethic Commissioner, budget officer Yves Giroux dropping a bombshell on the Cabinet's poor spending and how Canadian Citizenships ceremonies to be replaced by a ''checkbox'' on a website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:23

Parents to Halton District School Board: You're...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/04/19

Amidst growing frustration over the Halton District School Board's handling of recent controversies, a parent group demands swift action to hold senior staff accountable and ensure a safer learning environment for all students. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Celina Close, Students First Ontario parent supporter & recently declared candidate for the HDSB Trustee Position in Ward 1 & 2 about demanding urgent measures to restore parental trust after a salacious scandal involving an Oakville teacher's

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