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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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10:13

4 Day Work Week Pilot A Huge Success

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/12/02

Over two dozen companies that have tested out a four-day work week have no plans of going back, according to a recent report. Researchers discovered that the 33 companies that tested out the shortened schedule without a reduction in pay, were "extremely pleased with their performance, productivity and overall experience." Jamie Savage, the founder of The Leadership Agency, joined Alex to talk about the benefits of a four day work week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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10:37

Feds Announce New Dental Plan To Some Canadians

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/12/02

The Liberal government’s new dental care benefit for children is open for applications, which will help qualifying families get help for their children’s dental costs. What will it mean for Canadians going forward, and how much will be doled out for dental? Alex is joined by Dr. Lesli Hapak, a Dentist in Windsor and Former President of the Ontario Dental Association, to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:09

"I Like Hitler:" Kanye West Goes On Anti-Semitic Rant

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/12/02

As he continues his rapid descent into sheer craziness, Kanye West went on a new anti-Semitic rant during an appearance with Infowars host Alex Jones on Thursday. Avi Benlolo is the Founder and Chairman of Abraham Global Peace Initiative, and joined Alex to talk about the danger that comes with his comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:34

Horror Film Highlights Stigma Around HIV

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/12/01

It's only 20 minutes in length, but this horror film produced by Toronto's Casey House is being used to highlight the stigma associated with those who are HIV positive. Alex spoke with Joanne Simons who is the CEO of Casey House, to talk about the film, and where they've come in the way of HIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:34

Will The Feds Look To Decriminalize Illegal Narcotics?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/12/01

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter joined us last hour to discuss how a federal drug policy is headed to “ultimately decriminalization” of illegal narcotics, a Liberal MP yesterday told the Commons health committee. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, who attended the hearing, remained silent. Minister Bennett did not contradict MP Hanley’s claim. That and more deep dive things into Ottawa with Tom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:43

Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Singer-Songwriter,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/12/01

It's a sad day in the world of music as we have lost famous singer-songwriter, Christine McVie. She was well known for her role in Fleetwood Mac and helped the band write numerous hit songs, including Songbird. Eric Alper is a Music Publicist and Self Proclaimed 'Musicaholic,' and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:53

Medically Assisted Death Over Seeking Support

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/30

We have the most permissive euthanasia laws in the world and it's not something we should be proud of. Individuals with disabilities are wanting to acquire medically assisted death as opposed to getting the supports that our government has promised, because those supports just don't exist. Isabel Grant is a Professor Specializing in Criminal and Mental Health Law at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, and joined Alex to talk about the current programs in place, and what

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9:17

Metrolinx Axes Plan To Chop Trees At Osgoode Hall

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/30

After a lot of pushback from the public, Metrolinx has said they will hold off on chopping down some 200 year old trees outside of Osgoode Hall in place of a metro station. Alex is joined by Eric Davies, Ecologist and PhD Candidate with the faculty of forestry at the University of Toronto. Eric breaks down the decision and also says that it might've been a good idea to chop these trees anyways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:17

Chinese Police Cracking Down On Covid Protests

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/30

China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets, checking cell phones and even calling some demonstrators to warn them against a repeat. Some are saying that this carries the same weight as what we saw in Tianamen Square, but is it getting to that point yet? Kay is a Chinese student currently studying in Vancouver, and formerly worked in Shanghai as a legal professional for over a decade, and she joined Alex to talk

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10:07

RCMP Investigating Chinese Interference In Canada

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/30

The RCMP is investigating broad foreign interference by China in Canadian affairs, says Commissioner Brenda Lucki. She said, “In the context of the 2019 federal general election, the RCMP did not have any criminal investigations into election-related activities as there was no evidence at the time...” To help talk about it, Alex is joined by Dr. Christian Leuprecht is a Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, also an Expert on Security and Defence at the McDonald

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10:53

Ontario Passes Housing Bill, But There's Still More...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/30

Ontario passed a housing bill Monday intended to spur development but critics say it will lead to higher property taxes, weaken conservation authority powers, and not actually make homes more affordable. Alex was joined by Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto, to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:48

What Is $135 Million Going To?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/29

Storage of 4 mobile field hospitals will cost taxpayers more than $135 million this year, records show. Public Works Minister, Helena Jaczek, said she was "completely unaware of,” the storage costs. The storage costs follow a sole-sourced $150 million contract to SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. for field hospitals: “That is not exactly directed to preventing or treating Covid.” Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined us with the details, and more deep dive stories from Ottawa. Learn more

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9:50

Toronto City Council Revolts Against Strong Mayor Powers

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/28

Toronto Mayor Tory has done something he hasn't been able to do before, and that's unify the council. The caveat is that they're unified because they all oppose the new 'strong mayor' powers that Tory has gotten, which would allow him to make any decision he wants without a vote from council. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joined Alex to breakdown what happened in the city council meeting on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:38

Police Working To Protect Missing Persons' 'Right To...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/28

Toronto police are working on a way to minimize the digital footprint left behind in missing persons cases, according to a tweet from earlier this month. Can something like this be feasible when someone is missing and then found? Maureen Trask is an advocate for other families of missing loved ones, and she herself lost her son Daniel who went missing in 2011 and, who unfortunately, was found deceased three and a half years later. She joined Alex to talk about the push being made by police, and

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8:39

Can Psychedelic Shops Last Much Longer In Toronto?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/28

The city says it has no plans to use its powers to shut down Toronto's only magic mushroom dispensary after a police raid earlier this month, leaving the shop still operating in a kind of grey area. We spoke with Paul Lewin, a lawyer who specializes in issues surrounding cannabis and psychedelics, about how long can a business like this can last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:47

We Need To Get Past The Talking Stage About Guns In...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/28

Teachers across Toronto are getting more and more concerned with coming to class given the high amounts of student violence that has been seen breaking out. Alex spoke with Marcell Wilson, Founder of the One by One Movement, and said advocates have been warning about an escalation of gun violence and ‘safe zones’ being breached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:02

Remembering Börje Salming, The Iconic Maple Leafs...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/25

He was just honoured two weeks ago at a Maple Leafs home game after he revealed he was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. Börje Salming (aka number 21) was a former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who remains, even in his passing, one of the Maple Leaf's greatest players. Mark Hebscher, a Former TV Broadcaster and Host of the "Hebsy On Sports" Podcast, joined Alex to talk about this hockey pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:05

Toronto Tesla Owners Can Use Self-Driving Mode Downtown

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/25

Safety experts are concerned about the ability for Tesla drivers in Toronto to finally be able to utilize the self driving feature that has been widely used around the world. They're worried that the feature is not ready to implement in a downtown setting and that they weren't sure how the algorithm would work with so many constantly changing variables. Constable Sean Shapiro is with the Traffic Services Division of the Toronto Police, and joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices

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10:15

Investigation Into Veterans Affairs Staffer Who...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/25

We spoke with Mark Meincke, former Canadian soldier and veterans advocate and host of Operation Tango Romeo, a trauma-recovery podcast for Canadian Forces members, about two more instances of a Veterans Affairs Canada employee discussing medical assistance in dying with a veteran have been discovered during an ongoing investigation into the department. Mark says this should’ve been a criminal investigation from the get-go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:01

Toronto City Council Agrees On Opposing Ford Housing...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/11/25

Toronto City Council has voted unanimously to demand major changes to a Doug Ford government housing bill over concerns it will cost the city $230 million annually in lost development fees, lower the supply of affordable homes, and expose potentially thousands of heritage buildings to demolition. Stephen Holyday is the Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre, and he joined Alex to talk about this and the strong powers now given to Mayor John Tory. Learn more about your ad choices

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