640 Toronto / Curiouscast
The Alex Pierson Show
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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Mar 24, 2026
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China's Infiltration Of American Computer Servers Shows Our Lack Of Concern With Cyber Security 06.10.2018 9:01
Alex Pierson is joined by Adam Oldfield, co-host of TechTalk on AM 900 CHML, to talk about the major hacking of US companies by the Chinese Government. China reportedly infiltrated the companies servers by using 'spy' microchips. How does this affect Canadians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Counterpoint: Friday, October 5th, 2018 06.10.2018 14:24
Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations, and Anthony Furey, Sun / Postmedia columnist & national comment editor. Topics include: The back and forth support of the Carbon Tax, how notorious criminals like Terri-Lynn McClintic and Paul Bernardo are getting freedom at expense of the victim’s families and the sexual assault allegations towards soccer superstar, Cr...
Global Top Talkers - Friday, October 5th, 2018 06.10.2018 9:21
Today's Top Talkers are: Peter Shurman - Boradcaster and Social Commentator and Rick Zamperin - Assistant Program, News & Senior Sports Director, AM900 CHML. Topics include: How the leeway given to killers like Terri-Lynn McClintic, Paul Bernardo and Matthew de Grood bring up the question: where is the justice? Soccer superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, was accused of rape, but is still working and maki...
Monologue: Is The Justice System Punishing The Criminals Or The Victims? 05.10.2018 12:37
Paul Bernardo and Matthew de Grood have both committed unspeakable crimes, yet they still get the benefit of the doubt. Is the Canadian justice system doing its job, or are the families of the victims the ones serving a life sentence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victoria MP calls on federal government to expunge criminal records for minor cannabis possession 05.10.2018 10:32
Alex is joined by NDP MP Murray Rankin, who tabled a piece of legislation in Ottawa early Thursday, calling on criminal records for any Canadian carrying a charge for minor cannabis possession to be expunged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A 15-year-old GTA girl trying to raise $200,000 for cancer 05.10.2018 13:09
Alex is joined by Alexa Dacres and her mother Cordella. Alexa was diagnosed with with stage 4 cancer at the age of 9, and has battled through it on two separate occasions. Now, after relapsing and reappearing for a third time, Alexa and her family have set up a GoFundMe page to help ease the financial burden that her family now faces. You can donate by going to Alexa Dacres Journey Find more from...
Counterpoint: Thursday, October 4th, 2018 05.10.2018 17:55
Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Hill+Knowlton, Liberal and Melissa Lantsman, Hill+Knowlton, Conservative for today's counterpoint. Topics include: First nations groups are outraged over the decision to move Terri-Lynne McClintic into an indigenious healing centre, demands for former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and her top ministers to turn over emails and documents regarding the province's finance...
A confessed killer could go free in 6 years, doesn't mean she will 05.10.2018 13:29
Alex is joined by Joseph Neuberger, criminal defence lawyer at Neuberger & Partners LLP, to talk about the possibility of one of Tori Stafford's killers, Terri-Lynne McClintic, being released from prison in 6 years and how that may or may not become a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A peaceful pro-life protest turns physical 05.10.2018 10:55
Alex is joined by Marie-Claire Bissonnette, a pro-life protestor who was assaulted during the annual 'Life Chain' event in Toronto. She describes the ordeal and talks about how incidents such as these are happening everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Global Top Talkers - Thursday, 4th October, 2018 05.10.2018 7:41
Tonight's guests are: Drex - Heard late night on the Global News Radio Network. & Bill Kelly - Host, Global News Radio Hamilton. Topics include: The recent transfer of confessed killer Terri-Lynne McClintic has left several First Nations groups furious and one of the world's biggest soccer stars is in spotlight following unproven, sexual assault allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Monologue: With a flare for drama, Justin Trudeau fizzles out 05.10.2018 4:36
When it comes to defending the rights of those who have been done wrong in other parts of the world, Justin Trudeau is the first one in line to defend them. It seems though, that people who face those similar challenges here at home, can do nothing but watch that same sympathy and compassion disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cops suspected serial killer hunting 'bears' in Gay Village 04.10.2018 8:29
Alex is joined by David Perry, CEO Investigative Solutions Network Inc to discuss the disappearance of Andrew Kinsman on top of three other missing gay men and the arrest of Bruce McArthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Massive LNG project gets green light 04.10.2018 13:08
Alex is joined with Dan McTeague Petroleum/Energy Analyst, and former MP for the Ontario Pickering to discuss B.C. the $40-billion construction of a huge liquefied natural gas project near Kitimat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario government to review liberal labour reforms 04.10.2018 8:39
Alex is joined with Julie Kwiecinski, director of provincial affairs for Ontario to discuss Bill 148. On Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told the legislature that he wants to scrap Bill 148, also known as the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act. He backtracked later saying he wanted to review it instead. The bill mandates equal pay for part-time and temporary workers doing the same job as full-time...
Counterpoint: Monday, October 3rd, 2018 04.10.2018 17:39
Alex is joined by Bill Hutchinson and John Mraz. Topics include: Liberals considering "giving" Trans Mountain to First Nations, Conservatives push to reverse Terri-Lynne McClintic's transfer to healing lodge, and Trudeau says 2019 election will be nasty, but liberals will strike a positive tone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Serial killer ex-nurse Wettlaufer moved to psychiatric hospital with internet, music and sports 04.10.2018 13:44
Alex is joined by Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent to discuss Elizabeth Wettlaufer who was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years in June 2017. She pleaded guilty to eight counts of murder, four counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault. The son of one of Wettlaufer’s eight murder victims learned Wednesday that Wettlaufer has bee...
Monologue: Trudeau promises to go high- when they go low 04.10.2018 6:05
Barely 24 hours after criticizing “the politics of personal attacks” and vowing to run a positive and inclusive Liberal Party campaign in 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Conservatives questioning the transfer of convicted child-murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic from prison to a healing lodge of being “ambulance-chasing politicians.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Does the new trade deal give or take more power away from Canada 03.10.2018 10:40
Alex is joined by Peter Clark, President of Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, to take a deeper look into the new United States Mexico Canada Agreement and examine just how good of a deal it actually was for us here in the Great White North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Case And Point with Joseph Neuberger 03.10.2018 15:48
Alex is joined by Joseph Neuberger, senior partner at Toronto-based law firm, Neuberger & Partners, for this edition of Case and Point. Topics include: The federal Conservatives call into question the recent treatment of confessed killer Terri-Lynne McClintic and how the world has become a 'guilty until proven innocent' state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ever-increasing popularity of drones and the dangers they pose 03.10.2018 8:23
Alex is joined by Global News Radio Tech Expert, Adam Oldfield, to discuss the rules and restrictions regarding the flying of drones along with where they can and cannot go. Also, as more companies drift towards autonomous delivery methods, the safety of your purchases is being brought into question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Counterpoint: Tuesday, 2nd October, 2018 03.10.2018 20:01
Alex is joined by: Stephen Ledrew - Toronto based lawyer, broadcaster, and former President of Canada's Liberal party. and Dennis Mathews - Vice President, Marketing and Communications for Enterprise Canada, and Conservative campaign strategiest for today's Counterpoint. Topics include: At long last, a new trade deal has been struck between Canada, Mexico and the U.S., Doug Ford has vowed to scrap...
Monologue: Quebec is sending a message. Is anyone listening? 03.10.2018 3:57
A historic election in Quebec see's a change in the guard, more than 100 years in the making. In it's decision, Quebec joins a list of other province's, slowly rejecting the ideals of an incumbent government. With all this noise, the question now becomes; Is anyone listening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada talks USMCA 02.10.2018 9:22
Alex is joined by Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to discuss the new trade deal between Canada, Mexico and the United States and how it has been called a “win-win-win” by the leaders of all three countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Muslim activist Linda Sarsour invited to Canadian Speaking Event 02.10.2018 13:25
Tom Quiggin is a former military intelligence officer, a former intelligence contractor for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a court appointed expert on jihadist terrorism in both the Federal and criminal courts of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Wilson, Minister of Economic Development talks NAFTA 02.10.2018 9:11
Alex is joined by Jim Wilson, Minister of Economic Development to dsicuss the new trade deal between Canada, Mexico and the United States. It has been called a “win-win-win” by the leaders of all three countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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