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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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36:32

A secretive and conflicted federal vaccine task...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/19

Alex speaks with Dr. Joel Lexchin, a former York U health policy professor & current drug-industry watchdog about a secretive task force behind Canada's procurement of vaccines, and the many issues behind it. Then Joseph Neuberger, a Senior partner and Owner of Neuberger & Partners LLP speaks with Alex about the new bill introduced by the Liberals that plans to relax penalties for drug related offenses. And finally, Alex speaks with Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, a non-profit network of food

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43:16

A mother has had to wait over 18 months for her sons...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/18

Alex speaks with Marla Klug, a mother who has been waiting for her child to receive a very necessary surgery for over 18 months. Next Alex speaks with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie about the newly proposed Highway 413 and why this highway was cancelled years ago...and why its being proposed by the Ford government again. And finally Alex speaks with Michael Chong, an MP for the Wellington-Halton Hills region over the hesitation of Prime Minister Trudeau to accuse China for acts of Genocide, and

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40:22

A change to the assisted-death laws could open the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/17

Alex speaks with Andray Domaise, a Contributing editor to Macleans Magazine about the recent proposed changes to the Assisted-Death laws and how they will effect the mentally ill. Then Alex speaks with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadians Shooting Sports Association about the new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government and how (if) it will help with the rising gun violence in the country. And finally Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow of the

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45:14

There is a huge spike in eating disorders all because...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/13

Alex speaks with Kaitlyn Axlerod, Program Director at Sheena's Place about the rise of eating disorders due to COVID-19 and possible solutions and help for those suffering. Then Laura Tablyn Watts speaks with Alex about the abhorrent treatment of residents in White Cliffe Terrace, as a whistleblower revealed door handles had been removed to keep residents in their rooms. And finally Alex speaks with Jeffrey Rath, Barrister and Constitutional Law expert at Rath and Company about a CEO who is suing

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49:09

Justice for Amanda Todd starts tomorrow, should those...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/12

Alex speaks with Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd who was cyberbullied into suicide about the start of the trial with the man responsible. Then Alex speaks with Senator Denise Batters about assisted suicide, and why the senator believes those who are mentally ill should not be able to access assisted suicide. Stephen Metalsky, Author of "Undercover", about gives Alex a peak behind the veil at the operatives who bring down the worst criminals of our time. And CEO of Providence Therapeutics Brad

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40:37

Is March Break going to be canceled in Ontario for...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/11

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting about Ontario considering canceling or postponing March Break, and if its better to help exhausted teachers, or students who have fallen behind. Then, Paul Miller, a Partner at Howie Sacks and Henry LL about a class action lawsuit for the families of the victims on Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and how a secret recording out of Iran may reveal more. Finally Alex speaks with Christian Luprecht, a Professor at the Royal Military

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44:21

Some people who were ineligable for CERB won't have...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/10

Alex speaks with Charles Khabouth, Owner of Ink Entertainment about how his clubs, restaurants and hotels are holding up now that we are in a controlled & slow "return to normal "in the GTA. Then Aaron Wudrick, the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation talks with Alex about Trudeau's announcement that would allow the people who did not qualify for CERB to not have to repay the benefit. Alex then speaks with Michael Taube, a Troy Media syndicated columnist about the start of former

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47:08

Is Canada ignoring its own Pandemic Playbooks? With...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/09

Alex speaks with former Lt. Col David Redman, the Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency about Canada's Pandemic Playbooks - and why the country seems to be avoiding using them. Then, Jason Nickerson the Humanitarian Affairs Advisor for Doctors Without Borders speaks with Alex about Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, and how it negatively affects 3rd world nations. Then Alex speaks with Richard Owens, Professor of Law at University of Toronto and Munk Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier

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13:14

'You have to break the cycle of fear in the public':...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/09

Lt.-Col. David Redman, Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency is urging Premiers across Canada to walk away from lockdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:10

A new defemation lawsuit has been launched against...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/06

Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio's legal expert about Dominion Voting system suing Rudy Giuliani for defamation for spreading disinformation about the voting system. John Carpay, the President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom speaks with Alex about a building lawsuit against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's liberals over the unlawful confinement of returning Canadian travelers. And finally Alex speaks with Paige McPherson, an affiliate scholar with the Fraser

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36:29

Small businesses are planning to re-open regardless...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/05

Alex speaks with Vladislav Sobolev, founder of the We Are All Essential movement, and why over 400 small businesses have agreed to open up this coming Saturday. Then John Robson, Executive Director of Climate Change Nexus speaks on why every COVID-19 vaccine maker all said no to producing the Vaccine in Canada. And finally Alex speaks with Charles Lueprechet, an all around security and defense expert about the decision by the Trudeau liberals to stay out of the decision if Canada will participate in

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8:50

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The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/04

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9:05

Tom korski...ON Point with Alex Pierson

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/04

Alex speaks with show regular Tom Korski, the editing manager at Blacklocks about the issues surrounding vaccine deliveries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:46

Education Minister Lecce wants to re-open all schools...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/04

Alex speaks with Michelle Sorenson, a clinical psychologist about the long-term ramifications of students not learning in class, and how parents are also dealing with it. Steven Duesing was returning home from a flight, and was forced into a quarantine facility. He tells Alex his first-hand experience of what happened, and what the facility was like from the inside. And finally Alex speaks with Mubin Sheikh, former sercurity intelligence and counter terrorism operative about the Proud Boys being

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39:39

Working naked from home day is coming up, and its...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/03

Alex speaks with Stephane Deschanes, owner of Bare Oaks Family Naturists Park about National Working Naked From Home Day which is on Friday February 5th. Then Justin Ling, Freelance Journalist and author of Missing from the Village, speaks on a bio-manufacturing company that was passed over for producing the COVID-19 vaccine, and they are a Canadian company. Did Trudeau do the right thing? And finally Alex speaks with Charles Burton, former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China about Trudeau

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36:53

Civil liberties are being sacrificed to help curb the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/02/02

Alex speaks with Anthony Furey, a columnist for the Toronto Sun about civil liberties that Canadians are sacrificing in order to fight off COVID-19 and if the trade is worth it. Then, Alex speaks with former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her new book " Can You Hear Me Now" and why Prime Minister Trudeau may not want you to read it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:28

A teacher who supported lockdowns is now urging to...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/30

Alex speaks with Adam Sanderson, Vice-Principal at St. Julia Billiart Catholic Elementary School about why he changed his position on kids being in classrooms. Then, Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary joins to talk about why Canada’s per capita economic growth is stalling. Finally, Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid President explains why Canadians are losing faith in the federal government as vaccine roll-out slows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:32

What consequences should the Canadians who cheated...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/29

Alex is joined by Janet Vander Meer, White River First Nation’s COVID-19 community lead to talk about the two Canadians who posed as hotel workers in a remote community to cheat their way to early vaccinations. She also speaks with economist Ross McKitrick about the Line 5 cross-border pipeline project the U.S. is cancelling, and business expert Ian Lee about the wild day on Wall St. that started with a Reddit post and led to hedge funds losing billions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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44:29

At what point is another school year lost? Canadian...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/28

Alex is joined by Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting to discuss the point where the school year will be lost, and how we will catch our kids up. Then, Brad Sorenson from Providence Therapeutics explains why the Canadian COVID-19 vaccine needs more support from the federal government, and Sam Cooper, Global News Investigative Reporter dives into the calls for crackdowns on Toronto’s underground banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:07

Ontario long-term care homes failing again, mental...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/27

Alex speaks with CEO of CanAge, Laura Tamblyn-Watts about the continued failures of long-term care homes with the new variants. She also speaks with Dr. Mark Berber about mental health as lockdowns see no end, and international trade lawyer Mark Warner about how President Biden’s Buy American executive order will affect trade with Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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