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The Alex Pierson Show

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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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640 Toronto / Curiouscast

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Latest episode

Mar 24, 2026

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Episodes

Could We See A Home Equity & Capital Gains Tax in Canada? 10.08.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Kris Sims, the Executive Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association. They discuss why the federal government has been quietly trying to discuss the possibility of bringing in a one-time capital gains and home equity tax to help off-set the deficit. Alex and Kris talk about why the federal government would even look into this, how it could affect home owners, and what co...

Trudeau wants all Federal & Federally Regulated Employees to be Vaccinated 07.08.2021

Alex talks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at the Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the recent and unexpected calls from the Prime Minister to mandate all federal and federally regulated employees to be fully vaccinated. They discuss what professions are going to be affected by this mandate if allowed, how and if it is in violation of our charter rights, and why Trudeau would even push fo...

Michael & Luna - A Rewilding Story - Progress Check Pt.1 06.08.2021

Alex Pierson is joined by Michael Yellowlees, A Scottish native who decided to walk from British Columbia to Newfoundland & Labrador with his trusty sidekick, his husky Luna. This walk is not only to raise funds for the Tree's of Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, but also to help raise awareness to the beauty that is the Canadian Wilderness. They talk about why Michael decided to do thi...

Update on the Afghan Interpreters, The Border, & The Trial of Meng Wanzhou 06.08.2021

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode we first check back in with Corey Shelson, a retired Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, President of 44 North Digital Marketing & Member of the grassroots organization "Not Left Behind". They talk about the recent Afghanis who were flown to Canada, and why the Canadian government not only chose to save ju...

Wellness Check with Yonah Budd: Sobriety 06.08.2021

It's that time of the week where we take a look at mental health and the collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex Pierson checks-in with Co-Founder and Clinical Director at The Farm in Stouffville, and host of Road to Recovery on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, Yonah Budd. They talk about the importance, and possible difficulty of sobriety. Yonah tells Alex some tips to keep a good support...

The CAN/U.S. Border: Strikes, Vaccines, & Politics 06.08.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Mark A. Warner, an International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW Law. They discuss the possibility of the Canadian Border Service Agency going on strike Friday, just before the border is supposed to open to U.S. tourists & citizens. Alex and Mark discuss how this strike was able to happen, why Canadians still cannot cross the border, & what Trudeau & Biden disc...

Hungarian Punk, Should Vaccines be Mandatory In Schools, & Dr. Nathan Stall 05.08.2021

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode we first go across the globe to Budapest. Alex Pierson talks with Balazs Sarkadi, A.K.A Rocco, bassist and lead vocals in the Hungarian Punk band Bankrupt, and former band mate to Michael Kovrig. Its been just shy of 1000 days since Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor were arrested in China for "espionage", and...

Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Threats to Rights, Billions in Loans, & Payroll Errors 05.08.2021

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why 59% of Canadians rate the pandemic as a threat to rights and freedoms, why the taxpayers are on the hook for over a billion dollars in bank loans, and how over 175,000...

Should COVID Vaccines Be Mandatory in Schools? 05.08.2021

Alex speaks with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician & former head of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss why Education Minister Lecce would not make COVID vaccines mandatory, and how safe schools should be in the coming new semester. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Hungarian Punk Band is Trying to Bring Michael Kovrig Home 04.08.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Balazs Sarkadi, A.K.A Rocco, bassist and lead vocals in the Hungarian Punk band Bankrupt, and former band mate to Michael Kovrig. Its been just shy of 1000 days since Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor were arrested in China for "espionage", and Bankrupt has just released a song of support for Kovrig called "The Plane To Toronto".Alex talks with Balazs about Kovrig helping to...

Ontario Has Finally Released Its Back-To-School Plan 04.08.2021

The province has finally released its long-awaited back-to-school plan, and there is just over 4 weeks left until the new school year. Alex talks with Dr. Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They examine the plan, and discuss its pros and its cons. They also talk about Dr. Kieran Moore's press conference, and how he...

Sexual Harassment, The Kafkaesque Trial of Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, & Hong Kong 04.08.2021

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode we first check-in on our southern neighbours, the U.S.Alex talks with Gloria Allred, a founding partner at Allred, Maroko, & Goldberg & legal counsel for one of the alleged victims of sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Alex and Gloria discuss the sexual harassment scandal that has grown aro...

Nearly 58,000 Canadians Were Investigated By The RCMP For Breaching Quarantine 30.07.2021

Alex Pierson checks in with the good folks at Blacklock's Reporter, and talks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor. They discuss how over the pandemic, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police personally investigated just under 58,000 Canadians who were suspected to be breaching the Quarantine Act. But why did our national police service have to do this, and not the many bylaw officers we have. Let's get...

While The Canadian Government Fumbles, More Lives are Put On The Line 29.07.2021

Alex Pierson speaks with Corey Shelson, a retired Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, President of 44 North Digital Marketing & Member of the grassroots organization "Not Left Behind". They discuss the chaotic operation to save the Afghan Interpreters who aided the CAF from the Taliban, and why every moment the government fumbles, is a moment someone's life is left on the line. Let's get talking...

Toronto To Get Its First In-Person Music Festival in 16 Months 29.07.2021

Alex Pierson checks in with Charles Khabouth, The Owner of INK Entertainment. They talk about how Charles is putting on the first in-person music festival in the city in over 16 months, as well as check in on his other restaurants and clubs throughout the city. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters Are Over COVID, What Could That Mean for Trudeau 29.07.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator Ltd., Public Policy Analyst, & Columnist for the National Post. They discuss a new IPSOS poll that shows voters are over COVID as an election issue, and are worried about the economy, climate & other issues that were prevelant before the pandemic. They discuss what this could mean for not only the Liberals, but also the Conservatives...

An Israeli Spyware Firm Might Get Blacklisted 29.07.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Ed Dubrovsky, A managing partner of Cytelligence Canada & Executive Cyber Advisor to the CEO and Board of Qnext Corp. They talk the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm that has been caught spying on politicians, journalists, business execs and activists. And now a group of US democrats are pushing to have the company blacklisted. Alex and Ed how these hacks could have happen...

Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: International Flights, Housing Initiatives, & WE Charity 29.07.2021

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why the Liberals took 10 weeks to ban international flights from Wuhan and didn't want to alarm Canadians. Why the Trudeau government is refusing to comment on why a $120 m...

We Are Seeing a Spike in Allergy Rates & The Pandemic Might Be To Blame 28.07.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Dr. Amiirah Aujnarain, a pediatric allergist & immunologist. They talk about why we are seeing an unusual spike in allergy rates in our youth, especially within urban areas. Alex and Dr. Aujnarain discuss why our excessive use of sanitizers, and social isolation may be some of the main culprits, and why it may be better to allow children to get a little dirty. Let's get tal...

Tax Breaks for Small Business, the UN Climate Target, & Mercury Poisoning 28.07.2021

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Kris Sims, the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They talk about the proposed Tax Break for small businesses, and why Municipalities don't want it to happen...and what this could mean for small businesses. Next, Alex speaks with Ross Mckitrick, A Sr. Fellow at the Fraser In...

Grandfather and Grandson Pull An "Explosive" Find Out of Port Bruce 28.07.2021

Alex Pierson talks with Steve Posthumus & Brandon Bastien, A grandfather and his grandson who spent the afternoon magnet fishing....only to pull up an old still intact mortar shell! They talk about what happened that day, how Steve and Brandon feel about their find, and if they will be able to keep the Mortar. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Montreal Canadiens, International Espionage, & Mary Simon 27.07.2021

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert & Partner at Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Montreal Canadiens drafting Logan Mailloux to the team, despite his sexual misconduct controversy, and what this could mean for the Habs. Next, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor a...

Ontario is Almost Fully Opened, But Small Businesses Are Still Suffering 27.07.2021

Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). They talk about Ontario being almost fully reopened, but how small and independent businesses are still struggling to stay afloat. They discuss why cutting support for these businesses would be a kill shot, why many businesses are still struggling to hire essential staff, & what these b...

Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: National Security, Election Ballots, & the CBC 27.07.2021

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about Canadians see China as the largest threat to our National Security, even more than Russia and North Korea. Next ,they discuss why Federal parties have placed rush orders on...

Eating Disorders, The Fighting Greens, & Our Labour Laws Need Updating 23.07.2021

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex talks with Yonah Budd, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays at 10:00 pm. They talk about the dangerous rise in eating disorders, and why we are lacking facilities to treat them. Ne...

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