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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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8:08

Inside Parliament: Infrastructure Minister Catherine...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/18

Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:53

Family members of the Ukraine Airlines crash victims...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/18

Shahin Meghaddam lost his wife and son in Iran’s accidental shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. Six months later, he and other family members of victims are still looking for answers. He joined Alex to share his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:38

Can the restaurant industry pull through? More close...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/17

The pandemic has had a devastating impact on restaurants in the province, but as closures continue and the government gives no definite direction about reopening, can the industry survive? Charles Khabouthis the CEO of INK Entertainment, he joins Alex to talk about the dire situation most restaurants are currently in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:13

Call-out culture needs a call-out

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/17

Loretta Ross is an expert on women’s issues, racism, and human rights, and is a founder of the reproductive justice theory. She joins Alex to discuss call-out culture, and how we should really be addressing issues in media and society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:17

We need fiscal transparency from the fed

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/16

Wednesday the opposition parties will get a look at the fiscal situation from the federal government. The parties will have just four hours. Yves Giroux is the Parliamentary Budget Officer, he's asking for more transparency from Trudeau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:17

What's going on with the Seattle autonomous zone?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/16

Protestors have claimed a neighbourhood in Seattle as an autonomous zone without police presence. What are they asking for? And what's it like on the inside? Robert Evans is an investigative journalist at Bellingcat who has been to the zone. He joined Alex today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:14

Let the grill open again

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/15

Nadeem Malik is the operator of the Mongolian Grill in Whitby. Here's his conversation with Alex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:12

Can Loblaw legally take back the wage premiums they...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/13

Loblaw announced they will be ended the pandemic pay they offered front line workers, but can they legally retract a raise? Alex speaks with Employment lawyer Gregory Sills, associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:20

Here's what its like to be open as a hair salon right...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/13

As parts of the province move into phase two, hair salons are now among the businesses allowed to reopen. Angela Gagie is one of the owners of Essense Salon in London, she joins Alex to talk about how reopening has gone for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:25

With borders closed, he was stuck in Canada while his...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/12

John Keogh joins Alex to talk about his experience being stuck on opposite sides of the Canadian border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:42

Tornado sighted in Belmont, On.

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/11

Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell joins Alex to give an update on the severe weather systems moving through southern Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:13

Inside Parliament: Finance committee demanding audits...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/11

Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:50

"It just doesn't work" Norfolk County mayor backs up...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/11

Alex speaks with Kristal Chopp, the Mayor of Norfolk County who protested the province's regional reopening plan by getting a haircut. She backs up her issue with the plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:42

We need to rethink how emergency services respond to...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/10

Following the two recent cases where Black folks died following police calls due to mental health crises, advocates are asking for more attention to how emergency services respond to mental health calls. Dr. Notisha Massaquoi has been working on recommendations since the death of Andrew Loku in 2015. She joined Alex to talk about what needs to be done, and why it hasn't been done yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:33

Searching for a liver in a pandemic

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/10

John Size and Wendy McCann are searching for a liver donor to save John's life, but the pandemic is making their search nearly impossible. This is their story. For more details or if you think you may be able to help, visit their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:03

Small businesses in Ontario are safe from eviction...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/09

With Premiere Ford announcing a ban on commercial evictions for landlords who qualify for the federal commercial rent assistance, many small businesses are breathing a sigh of relief for the first time in months. But it is enough to save our small businesses? Alex spoke with Julie Kwiecinski, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's director of provincial affairs to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:44

Pam's Roti Shop was nearly evicted until the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/09

Pam's Roti Shop is a beloved restaurant that has been open to Torontonians for 35 years, but the impacts of COVID-19 nearly closed them down for good. Lucky for them, the community raised enough money to pay their rent after their landlord refused to apply for rent assistance. Now their safe from eviction for the foreseeable future. Pam's sister Hassena joined Alex to share their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:07

Most of Ontario will move onto phase 2 but some areas...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/09

Alex speaks with the Minister of Health, Christine Elliot about the plan to move ahead into phase 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:50

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announces resignation

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/09

Dave Perry is 640's Toronto Crime expert and CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc. He joined Alex to talk about Saunder's term, and who may fill the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:13

Inside Parliament: False CERB could now result in...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/06/09

Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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