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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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42:26

Poll shows Canadians willing to give up personal...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/26

Alex speaks with Jim Turk, Director of the Centre for Free Expression Faculty of Communications and Design at Ryerson University about what Canadians are willing to give up in order to stop misinformation from spreading online. She also speaks with a mathematical epidemiologist about how the more contagious UK COVID-19 variant will alter our current predictions for spread, and Marcus Kolga, an expert on Russian issues about protests in support of Putin’s critic, Alexei Navalny. Learn more about your

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45:26

Erin O’Toole on why he booted an MP, do we need a...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/22

Alex is joined by Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to talk about why he expelled Derek Sloan from caucus. Former Lieutenant David Onley also joins to discuss if a Governor-General is needed in Canada as Julie Payette steps down. And, Dr. Ginah Kim, co-founder of Express Service Society explains how and why her non-profit is bringing VR to seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:04

The Governor-General resigns, President of SickKids...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/22

Alex speaks with Jason Lietaer, the President of Enterprise Canada to talk about the sudden resignation of the Governor-General. She is also joined by the President of SickKids amid his calls to get kids back to school and Francesca Rocchetti to talk about her the future of her small business as lockdowns continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:44

The 737 Max flies again but the scars of the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/21

It's been nearly two years since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and with that, nearly two years since the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Now after all that time, the 737 Max will fly again with WestJet being one of the first Canadian airliners to use the aircraft since the fatal crashes that grounded them in the first place.For Chris Moore, this is a time where he remembers his daughter who was one of the 189 people who lost their lives on the Ethiopian Airlines flight when

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40:57

A doctor against the lockdowns, Boeing plane in...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/21

Alex speaks with an anti-lockdown doctor to explain his position. Then she speaks with a man who lost his child in the Ethiopian air crash about why he is upset the Boeing plane is back in the air. Also, Pfizer is pushing for tax-breaks in Canada, should they get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:05

Pfizer vaccine delay causing shortfalls, children’s...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/20

Alex speaks with John Keough, Founder & Managing Principal and expert in global supply chains about how delays in the Pfizer vaccine is impacting Canada’s distribution, Dr. Nikki Martyn about how children’s art is highlighting the mental health struggles they face as a consequence of COVID-19, and Adrienne Batra about the politics behind the to-be-ousted Conservative MP after financial ties to neo-nazis were discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:40

Biden looks to cancel Keystone, where is Erin...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/19

Alex is joined by Stewart Muir, the Executive Director of Resource Works to talk about how Biden canceling the Keystone XL pipeline would affect Canada. Then she speaks with Semhar Tekeste, Enterprise Canada Senior Public Affairs Consultant about why Erin O'Toole is staying so quiet despite the turbulent political atmosphere, and also by Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier to explain what's happening in the arrest of a Kremlin critic in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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42:29

Pfizer vaccine production slowing, pharmacists want...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/16

Alex is joined by Amir Attaran from the University of Ottawa to talk about the production issues in the vaccine and how it will impact Canada, as well as Justin Bates, CEO of the Pharmacists Association about pharmacists taking on a role in distributing vaccines. Also, lawyer Ryan O'Connor joins to talk about your rights in shut-down as police seem to have much of the discretion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:52

How lockdowns will impact kids futures, the RCMP...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/15

Alex speaks to Mikko Packalen, a University of Waterloo Economics Professor about how the shutdowns will impact kids futures, then she speaks to Global's National Online Journalist Sam Cooper about the chilling new details in the story involving a mole at the RCMP. Also, Nancy Baxter MD PhD, Head of Melbourne School of Population & Global Health joins to discuss how has Australia been so effective at dealing with COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:56

What are the implications of the screen time our kids...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/14

Alex speaks with Paul Davis, Social Networking Safety expert about how the increase in screen time will affect our kids as they return to online learning. Then, the military is being sent back to long-term care homes, can this save our elderly? And, Alex Vezina, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. and has a graduate degree in Disaster and Emergency Management breaks down the new restrictions in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:01

More lockdown measures, how small businesses will be...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/13

Alex speaks with Dr. Matt Straus to analyze the new lockdown measures and how effective they will be. As well, she speaks to Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation for Independent Business about how the new measures will impact already struggling businesses. Then, political analyst Jenni Byrne joins to discuss the federal cabinet shuffle as a Trudeau Cabinet Minister retires from politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:38

Conservatives need to get rid of Trumpism, Canada...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/12

Alex is joined by Andrew MacDougall to talk about what conservatives can gain from this moment in American history. Then, Alex speaks with David Harris, Director of international intelligence program Insignis strategic program about designating the Proud Boys a terrorist organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:09

Kids will not return to school, Trump goes down in...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/08

Alex speaks with Dr. Neil Rau about his professional take on keeping children home from schools, as well as employment lawyer Kathryn Marshall about what employees should expect from employers now that they will once again balance work and watching their children full time. Also, Steve Deace, a conservative commentor from America speaks out about Trump's firey downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:43

A look at the most historic day in modern day...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/07

Alex recaps the day that will become infamous in American and world history. The day Trumpism stormed the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:58

Burlington opens a field hospital for COVID-19...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/06

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex speaking to Eric Vandewall, President and CEO of Joseph Brant Hospital about the field hospital that has opened in Burlington to treat COVID-19 patients. She then speaks to investigative journalist Justin Ling about how people in prisons are being left behind during the pandemic. Also, tech expert Adam Oldfield about the ways technology is adapting to dealing with the pandemic, one such item being a “mask” for your car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:41

One-third of Ontario's long-term care homes have...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2021/01/05

Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge joins Arlene Bynon to talk about why long-term care homes are in such a dire state and what needs to be done. Arlene is also joined by reporter Dave McGinn to discuss his experience interview parents on their anxiety as remote learning returns, and Professor Tim Caulfield about the real world dangers of online disinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:02

Is Canada falling behind the rest of the world in...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/12/24

Alex is joined by Amir Attaran, Professor of Law & Medicine, University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist to talk about Canada’s slow roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines. Then, travel writer Jim Byers explains why you should be avoiding large travel plans, and what to do instead. Also, an update on the deer that was found with an arrow through his head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:59

An important Pakistani human rights fighter dies...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/12/23

Alex is joined by Tarek Fatah, columnist at the Toronto Sun to talk about the death of a Pakistani activist. Jonathan Berkshire Miller joins to discuss leaked documents that suggest China is using paid internet trolls to censor bad coverage of their coronavirus response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:05

A 20 year old was tased after a dispute with cops...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/12/21

Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation joins Alex to discuss an incident where a 20-year old man was tased by police in Alberta while playing pond hockey. Does he have a case? Then, Alex Vezina, CEO of Prepared Canada Corporation talks about our plan to combat COVID-19 as we await more vaccines. Are we doing enough? Also, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter joins to talk about who carbon pricing will affect most. Learn more about your ad

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45:33

An ER doctor says the measures against COVID are too...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/12/19

Emergency Physician Dr. Gil Nimni joins to give his take and first-hand view on the COVID-19 response, Christine Van Geyn from the Canadian Constitution Foundation joins to give an update in a legal challenge to the Ontario lockdown, and Alex (not Pierson) joins to talk about his deer friend Carrot who is still alive and well after being found with an arrow through his head Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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