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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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9:36

New Driving Laws and Uber Costs

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/14

The province of Ontario just introduced new legislation that would see people convicted of auto theft have their license suspended for 10 years, and potentially even for life if caught multiple times. But will this really do anything to address the criminal element? And what is this new personalized pricing system that Uber is using...will it be at all good for the riders? To get these answers, host Alex Pierson is joined by Lauren O'Neil, an anchor and reporter with AM 640 who was at this press

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9:53

Blacklocks Check: Sobering up to the thought that...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/14

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Senate two years after it legalized bookmarking will reopen committee hearing on the harms of online gambling, a Senate committee has laded in the midst of a threatened lawsuit after it distributed links to a video alleging sadistic abuse of animals at a Canadian theme park, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office yesterday falsely claimed Canada ''was among the first countries to recognize Israel's Independence''

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10:32

Is A Rejected Development In Hamilton A Good Thing?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/13

A proposed 18-20 storey residential tower that was set to be put up in Stoney Creek has just been rejected by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Is this a sign of NIMBYism in Hamilton, or could this actually be beneficial to all residents in the area? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 5 Matt Francis to help explain that this is not the start of a bad thing, but a move that will improve the area for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:29

Did Canadian Politicians Get Caught Up In A "Honey Pot"?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/13

Investigative Reporter Sam Cooper has uncovered evidence that Canadian politicians may have been exposed to a PRC blackmail ring that involved a palatial Mansion in Markham, an illegal casino and brothel. The stuff of movies. He joins our host Alex Pierson to help refresh this major story that happened over 4 years ago, and who may have been targeted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:19

Another Shock Coming To Our Supply Chain

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/13

There is a threat of a major strike that could deeply affect Canada's supply chain...and in turn, places further tarnish this country's reputation as a reliable trading partner. Host Alex Peirson is joined by Sylvain Charlebois, the Director of the agi-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and who also wrote a Toronto Sun article highlighting this very issue, and why we need to make sure the strike doesn't happen. For our wallets...as well as help rebuild Canada's reputation on the global

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9:27

How School Boards Are Failing Students In The Name of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/13

A policy in place within the Toronto District School Board that allows specialized programs to only admit students through a lottery system may be facing provincial review very soon. But what is this system, and why do so many students and parents find it a problem? Hot Alex Pierson is joined by Bethany Bergman, a member of the group called Concerned-Parents-4-Arts-TDSB, whose own children have been deeply affected by this flawed program, and who is pushing for its complete elimination. Learn more

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9:16

Canada Remembers A Journalism Legend: Rex Murphy

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/10

He was famous for being witty, outspoken, a little crass and extremely intelligent. Rex Murphy embodied what quite a few consider as all the best traits a journalist should have. After his sudden passing, host Alex Pierson speaks with a long-time friend of Rex, Catherine Swift, who is also the President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Business. Catherine pulls back the veil and shares some of her favourite memories of this Canadian Icon, and how he was always able to bring a smile to

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10:13

Has America Turned Its Back On Israel?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/10

U.S. President Biden has announced the States will be withholding a much-needed shipment of munitions to Israel in light of the growing Palestinian humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But some question if this was done for human rights, or to sway voters to the democrats. Host Alex Pierson asked the very same question and was joined by Christian Leupretcht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University as well as a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Christian helps break down

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12:51

Should Hate Be Excused If It's For "Comedy"

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/10

A video circulating online of a Pro-Palestinian protestor yelling at a Jewish sr. citizen has just developed a new wrinkle....the protestor is actually a stand-up comedian who says he finds hate funny. But is that really an excuse, or could this man be considered a threat? Phil Gurski, the CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk and a former CSIS Sr. analyst joins host Alex Pierson to help explain what counts as hate speech, and if this comedian could be considered a threat by authorities. Learn more about

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8:57

Toronto's Getting A New Basketball Team, But Will...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/10

We've just been told that Toronto is in the running for a new WNBA team and will be playing at the Cocoa-Cola Stadium. But that area is a bit of a dead zone for fans, so is it going to be a draw? To get these answers and more, host Alex Pierson turns to Jennifer Van Der Valk the Sr. VP of communications & marketing for the Toronto Board of Trade. Jennifer lays out how excited the city is to begin building up Exhibition Place to be more pedestrian-friendly, and the many benefits it can bring the

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9:07

Could There Be An Issue With Election Integrity In...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/09

In a surprising tweet, Sabrina Maddeaux, who was campaigning for the Conservative nomination to run for MP for Aurora-Oak Ridge-Richmond Hill announced that she is immediately suspending her campaign due to issues with the integrity of the election process. How serious is this issue, whats being done about it and how could it affect you? To get those answers and more host Alex Pierson is joined by Chris Chapin, the managing principal of Upstream Strategy Group, who helps to make sense of this

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10:30

Canada Finally Recognizes The IRGC As A Terrorists!

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/09

After YEARS of debates in the House of Commons, the federal government finally unanimously agreed to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp as a terrorist group. But is this really something, or just some lip service? Salma Sima, who spent time imprisoned by the IRGC previously joins host Alex Pierson to expose just how dangerous this corp is, and why Canada needs to do more ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:41

Can We Really Protect Our Youth From A.I.?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/09

A.I.- generated deepfakes are spreading across Canada, and disturbingly is helping to fuel child exploitation and pornography...can this wave be slowed? To get a better handle on this issue, host Alex Pierson is joined by Bill McGarry, the director of Cyber Investigations for Investivative Solutions Network Inc. (ISN) who also served as a Toronto Police officer for over 30 years. Bill breaks down to Alex just how fast the technology is advancing, and tactics police are using to attempt to keep

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8:21

Are Protestors Harassing Sr. Citizens?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/09

The pro-Palestinian protest has been on University of Toronto property for the better part of a week with no signs of leaving...and new video evidence on social media shows members harassing Jewish Sr. citizens who live in the area. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jamie Kirzner Robert, the Sr. Director of policy and advocacy with the Simon Wiesenthal Center Canada to help break down just how toxic this encampment has become, and how it affects not only the school but also the residents nearby. Learn

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9:15

Blacklocks Check: Summer of discontent

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/09

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal Union excettives yesterday protested a Treasury Board order that teleworking emplyees return to their job sites at least three days weekly, the Department of Immigration is phasing out costly hotel subsidies to shelter illegal immigrant and refugees, and the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations yesterday confirmed it spent millions to uncover the ''heartbreaking truth'' of unmarked graves. Learn more about

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11:56

The Teddy Awards 2024: The Biggest Wasters In Government

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/08

It's the time of the year when the Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents its Teddy Awards, an annual award ceremony for the year's biggest "wasters" in the government. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation to lay out who's the top winner...or loser....depending on how you view it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:37

A New Student Union To Help Protect Jewish Rights

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/08

As the encampments and protests continue to flourish on post-secondary campuses, a new student union has risen up to better protect and amplify Jewish voices. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Nati Pressmann, a student at Queen's University and the founder of the Canadian Union of Jewish Students who explains why she felt the formation of the CUJS was more important than previously, and why this has been in the works even before the tragic events of October 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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10:14

Beef Explained: Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/08

As police continue to investigate a shooting outside of Drake's $100-million mansion, many are questioning what connection (if any) it could have to the ongoing feud with LA rapper Kendrick Lamar. To get some answers, host Alex Pierson is joined by Howard Professor Tia Tyree who has studied rap feuds over the years, and can help explain why this current feud is so intense, and if more violence is expected to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:54

Should We Be Shipping Refugees Out of The City?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/07

The city of Toronto has announced that it will be looking into "shipping" refugees from the city core to Vaughn when our shelters become more full...but is this really a good move...and how much will it cost taxpayers. To answer these questions and more, host Alex Pierson is joined by Toronto City Councillor Parthi Kandavel who helps to make sense of why the city is pushing for this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:49

The Conflict Continues: Israel Moves Into Rafah

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2024/05/07

The Israel Defense Force has moved for a ground invasion of Rafah, driving hundreds of thousands out of the region, but we know that it has become increasingly difficult to see through this new fog of war. So to help make sense of what's actually happening, host Alex Pierson is joined by Dan O'Shea a retired Navy SEAL. He established and served as the Coordinator of the Hostage Working Group US Embassy. Dan helps to explain why Israel has taken this new offensive, what it could mean for the wider

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