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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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Woman seeking justice after being raped has case thrown out due to court delays - Why does this keep happening? 14.11.2023 9:17

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Wilchesky, Toronto-based lawyer with Rochon Genova LLP who specializes in sexual abuse cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These two Israeli men fought off Hamas on October 7th - why they say no ceasefire will happen until hostages are released 13.11.2023 18:01

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Harel Oren and Ilan Cohen, two Israeli men, who with five other men all residents of Kibbutz Reim, attacked by dozens of Hamas terrorists on October 7, fought off the terrorists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Boy furniture files notice under bankruptcy act, unable to give refunds 13.11.2023 9:56

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing... Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry | The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash | 1 11.11.2023 30:38

The old days of air travel were quite risky…compared to today, the chances of your flight going down were far greater …every airport had kiosks and coin-operating vending machines where you could buy life insurance before you headed to the gate—you know, just in case you thought you weren’t going to make it to your final destination… 1977 was one of the worst years for accidents in aviation histor...

Tech Talk: Affordable 5G, robotic guide dogs and Disney plus! 10.11.2023 16:49

Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield about Rogers launching affordable 5G for low income Canadians, major data breach at a DNA testing lab, and robotic guide dogs for the visually impaired! All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why this Hamilton-area creamery is a stinkin' big deal in the Cheese World 10.11.2023 11:20

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tor Krueger, Owner and Co-founder of Udder Way Artisan Cheese in Hannan, Ontario, about winning big at this year's World Cheese Awards in Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why this 24-year-old Toronto man is interviewing WWII and Korean War Veterans - and needs your help! 10.11.2023 11:38

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Zach Dunn, Founder and Director of Remembering Canada’s Veterans. Visit Zach's website to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New hostage videos indicates 'sign of life' - what goes into hostage negotiation talks? 10.11.2023 9:15

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Andrew, Principal of PAX Group, a global crisis and conflict management consultancy, and a former FBI hostage negotiator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been a jump in dog attacks in Toronto - how do we hold irresponsible owners accountable? 10.11.2023 9:05

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Aaron Murray, Personal injury lawyer specializing in animal attacks, Partner at Leone Murray LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How AI is about to make spam calls even worse 09.11.2023 8:26

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jonathan Nelson, director of product management for Hiya, company that specializes in detecting spam phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'We won't be silenced': New giant milk carton campaign features faces of children kidnapped by Hamas 09.11.2023 8:18

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dorit, one of the organizers of the Milk Carton campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklocks Check-In: Trudeau hired an election team, but no election has been announced 09.11.2023 10:09

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Liberal Party appointing a re-election campaign committee but no mention was made for a vote, the Commons yesterday by a 292 to 30 vote rejected a New Democrat motion to remove GST from all home heating, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault yesterday said Canadians must do more to meet climate targets...

'I'm dead': Ontario woman recounts horrific dog attack 09.11.2023 10:35

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris (Christine) Bonnett, 75 year old Norfolk County woman who was recently attacked by a dog when taking out the garbage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ArriveCan: Federal chief technology officer lied to committee, PM Trudeau 'concerned' 09.11.2023 10:34

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Barrett, Conservative MP for Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes and Shadow Minister Of Ethics and Accountable Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jobs or housing? New report suggests Premier Ford's land set aside for jobs in Ontario is under threat. 09.11.2023 10:25

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Giles Gherson, president and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about how the loss of employment lands is a "silent killer" of jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro-Palestine protest takes over Union Station during the morning commute 09.11.2023 3:31

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Global News reporter Matt Carty, live from Toronto's union station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

''Jack of all trades and a master of none.'' A disjointed RCMP report. 08.11.2023 12:10

We have a Federal and National force that spends its time and it's resources doing contract policing but they aren't performing well on their mandates. The RCMP commissioner has the largest span of control of any police force in the democratic world. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada - expert on security and defense. Author of Dirt...

Ontario neck guard maker says demand surged after hockey player’s death 08.11.2023 10:36

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joe Camillo, owner Aegis Impact Protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you know what hate looks like if you saw or heard it? 08.11.2023 10:48

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Barbara Perry, Criminologist and Director of Ontario Tech University's Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Controversial Montreal Imam has leaders calling for hate speech investigation after weekend rally 08.11.2023 9:51

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst. about Imam Adil Charkaoui, a controversial Islamic educator in Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

''My car within seconds filled with black smoke.'' Jamie Kerri Mitchell tells her story 07.11.2023 11:44

What would you do if your car caught on fire without you knowing? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Kerri-Mitchell, car engulfed in flames while driving to work over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the one month anniversary since the war with Israel and Hamas began 07.11.2023 9:57

We're into a dangerous phase of the war. Today, Benjamin Netanyahu says that he'll consider tactical pauses to get aid in and hostages out of Gaza. People are moving through the evacuation corridor in Gaza. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lt. Col Peter Learner, Spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklocks Check-In: Conservatives lost the carbon tax vote; what now? 07.11.2023 9:36

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the carbon tax vote and the Liberal member of making an obscene hand gesture as MP's voted to uphold carbon taxes, Industry Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne yesterday promised to fire any appointee responsible for suspected sweetheart contracting, and subsidies. All this and more! Learn more about your ad c...

''A vacuum of authority'' Where is our leadership and authority when it comes to hate-crimes? 06.11.2023 8:07

Where are the police and leadership if you were watching the news over the weekend? Protestors walked up and down the streets of Ottawa holding Swastika flags and in Toronto, Aroma Espresso bar ended up being the target. There's a ton of people chanting the destruction of Israel. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mark Saunders, Former Chief of Toronto Police Services. Why aren't we seeing arrests? Is...

''All the citizens of Israel not to travel and avoid displaying their Jewish identity'' 06.11.2023 11:07

One of many warnings out for Jews not to travel or show their identities. Should we deport anyone who isn't a Canadian citizen who supports terror and breaking laws? Europe is doing it! Is this something that we should look at? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Guidy Mamaan, Immigration Lawyer with Mamaan, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices