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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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18:22

The Monday After Rolling Thunder...And All is Well

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/05/04

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Andy Lee, a freelance journalist with VNA media about what it was like in Ottawa over the weekend. Andy tells Angela what the protest was like, the good, the bad and the ugly. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Feds Used CBC For...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/28

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Angela and Tom take a forward look to the PC budget release, why the federal government relied on the CBC's stories to justify invoking the Emergencies Act & why we only had two aircrafts in Kabul when Afghanistan fell. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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11:45

"Just Transition" Needs Nuclear To Be Achievable

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/26

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Christopher Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Dr. Keefer recently spoke before a house committee on why the Canada needs to turn to Nuclear energy in this time of transition, and he tells Angela how his testimony went, and what Canada needs to do. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:46

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Emergencies Act...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/26

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Angela and Tom talk about the finalized inquiry into the Emergencies Act, and when the report will be do, as well as why the Gov-Gen's office gave a CBC pundit over $90-thousand. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:22

Ontario Opposes A Federal Ban on Blind Bidding

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/21

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Alan Carson, the chief executive officer of Carson Dunlop Home Inspections. Rubina and Alan talk about why many in the Ontario Real estate sector oppose a federal ban on blind bidding, and why Alan believes the ban could help stabilize an only increasingly aggressive market. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Phoenix Pay Systems &...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/21

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Rubina and Tom break down why taxpayers are still paying millions of dollars for the failure of the Phoenix Pay system, and why subsidies for electric vehicles are seemingly targeted to those with higher incomes. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:07

NYC Subway Shooter Arrested

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/14

Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Phil Guski, the CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk and a former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter in the New York Subway. Phil talks with Arlene about the arrest, what classifies as terrorism, and why Toronto is seeing an increased police presence on its transit systems. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:29

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Interest Rate Hikes,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/14

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Arlene speaks with Tom Korski about why the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates, why the public has lost faith in key institutions and if the housing market will see any calm with new rates. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:34

Why Was the Mayor of Kyiv Speaking to Toronto City...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/08

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Marc Shwec, Government relations for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress & Chairman of the "Stand with Ukraine Committee" about why the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kyiv spoke to Toronto City Council this morning. Marc tells Jody about the 30 year relationship between the two cities, and what the Mayor hoped to convey in his message. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Wellness Check: Helping Those In Distress While Your...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/08

Contributor Eric Chapman speak with Yonah Budd, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Eric talks with Yonah about a friend of his who tried to take his own life over the weekend, and Yonah tells Eric why its important to take care of yourself before trying to take care of others. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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10:22

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Quarantine Cops & The...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/07

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Jody and Tom talk about why the CBC is the largest beneficiary of Bill C-18, and why the Public Health Agency is considering creating "quarantine cops". Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:44

Jann Arden on Live Horse Exports, Why Trudeau Lied &...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/07

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Canadian Superstar Jann Arden about her new activist website with the creative name to help put an end to the live export of horses to Japanese markets, why she feels the Prime Minister lied directly to her about it, and about her new album. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:29

Did the RCMP Follow Procedure At A Pipeline Protest?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/06

Alex Pierson speaks with Carol Linnitt, the Executive Editor and Co-Founder of the Narwhal about an RCMP raid of the BC coastal link pipeline last year. Carol tells Alex how media coverage based off the Public Safety Minister's documents told a different story than what actually happened, and why it's so important to not only journalists, but Canadians why the entire story be told. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:01

Do We Really Need Universal Pharmacare in Canada?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/06

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy, and also author of Navigating Canada's Healthcare: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System. Francesca tells Jody why the NDP push for universal pharmacare is not only a large burden on taxpayers, but also not necessarily something everyone will need or want. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:37

Elon Musk Says Big Changes Are Coming to...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/06

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Jesse Miller, a social media educator & founder of Mediated Reality about Elon Musk saying that he's joining the board of Twitter after acquiring a 9% stake in the company. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:51

Time Is Running Out To Reverse The Effects of Climate...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/06

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Tanzina Mohsin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto about the stark report from the UN warning that the window of opportunity to reverse the effects of climate change is closing rapidly, and how signs are starting to show in Canada. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:00

The Never Ending Slap: Will We Ever Stop Talking...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/05

Its been over a week since the world saw Will Smith slap Chris Rock live on the Oscars, and with how much it's been talked about it feels like it happened years ago. Guest host Jody Vance speaks with a local Toronto actor, Aaron Maxwell Williams, about how he feels seeing one of his idols fall from grace, and as a stage actor if he feels any danger performing now. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:10

Why Pandemic Stress Eating Is A Bad Trait We Need To...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/05

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Alyssa Bauman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & CEO of Nourished about something many Canadians can relate to...stress eating. During the pandemic Canadians have been stress eating for many reasons, and its not healthy. Alyssa tells Jody why we turn to stress eating, why it can be so unhealthy and some small tips and tricks to help make it that much healthier. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:49

Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: $106 Million Out The...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/05

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Jody and Tom talk about a hurried contract on masks ended up costing Canadians $106 Million, but was essentially theft. Tom and Jody break down who the money went to, why no one has been held accountable and what Canadians need to do to try and recover that money. Let's get

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11:40

After The Slap, Has The Oscars Changed Forever?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/04/01

Alex Pierson is joined by Andy Stinton, President at News Minute Network. They talk about the slap seen around the world at the Oscars, and if the future of all lives shows have changed now. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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