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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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Point ON Point - Thursday, June 13th, 2019 13.06.2019 3:07

Sometimes teachers really are their own worst enemy. For the first time in the Toronto Catholic School Boards history, they will be charging teachers ten bucks a day to park on school property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Boyle's lawyers allowed to introduce his wife's sexual history as evidence. 13.06.2019 8:12

Alex Pierson is joined by Kristin Raworth, a sexual violence survivor and now advocate, to discuss the issues surrounding this controversial court ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 13.06.2019 16:54

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience and Bill Hutchison - Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca Topics include: Confirmed tonight that Kevin Durrant blew out his achilles...he has had surgery, but he is going to be recovering for a long time. The premier is expecte...

The Prime Minister is asking Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer to condemn a letter asking for a reversal on Bill C-48 and 69.....is that going to happen? 13.06.2019 16:12

Alex Pierson is joined by Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative Party, to discuss national unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We keep hearing about children being exploited when they go into a system that is supposed to care...why is this still happening? 12.06.2019 7:32

Alex Pierson is joined by Nicolas Bala, Queen's University law professor and an expert on issues related to children, youth and families in the justice system, to discuss the sexual exploitation of children within the foster care system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point ON Point - Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 12.06.2019 3:37

Games are being played with our national unity...and it’s by the guy at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 12.06.2019 20:59

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Jamie Ellerton Principal at Conaptus and a former staffer to Jason Kenney and Tim Hudak and Stephen LeDrew Lawyer - Broadcaster - formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada Topics include: Fans cheered the fall of Kevin Durrant - but when it became clear this was a possible career ending injury they gave him a standing ovation on his...

Legislation passed on Monday ensures that keeping dolphins and whales in captivity will no longer be allowed across Canada. 12.06.2019 12:13

Alex Pierson is joined by Camille Labchuck, lawyer and Executive Director of Animal Justice, to discuss Bill S-203, also known as the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raptors telecast peppered with political advertising as dueling groups attack Trudeau and Scheer. 11.06.2019 8:21

Alex Pierson is joined by Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise Canada, to discuss the 'attack ads' aimed at both Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point ON Point - Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 11.06.2019 3:44

Even without an environment plan, Scheer is beating Trudeau on the environment. That’s why he is making up a plastic ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some pretty shocking numbers coming out of an investigation by Global News. 11.06.2019 13:08

Alex Pierson is joined by Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio 640 Toronto Legal Expert, to discuss the number of cases that are now being thrown out because of a Supreme Court ruling called the Jordan Decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Monday, June 10th, 2019 11.06.2019 18:22

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Andy Stinton - Small Business Man and Michael Diamond - With Upstream Strategy Group Topics include: Kyle Lowry was asked a very straight forward question by a 6-year old junior reporter that should be fairly easy to answer unless you are a Raptor. Then you are humble. After almost 4 years in power, The Trudeau government have now decided it will...

Okay...it's a catchy tune! 11.06.2019 4:50

Alex Pierson is joined by Adam Jesin, of Adam Jesin and the Kawhi Not's!?, to discuss the Raptors...and the recording of 'Stay' - a parody plea to Kawhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point ON Point - Monday, June 10th, 2019 10.06.2019 4:09

Win or lose - we win either way, being exposed to a team full of role models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Friday, June 7th, 2019 08.06.2019 21:11

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Anthony Furey - Sun/Post Media Columnist & National Comment Editor & Bob Richardson - Senior Counsel at National Public Relations Topics Include: Following the Kyle Lowry shove, the Warriors may force Stevens to sell his stake in the team ahead of next season, Doug Ford is marking one year of his election, City of Toronto bylaw enforcement office...

Why Is South-Western Ontario The Hot Spot For Opiate Overdoses? 08.06.2019 9:12

Alex Pierson is joined by Shaya Dhinsa, manager of sex health. They discuss the alarming spike of opiate overdoses and death in Ontario. One of the hardest hit regions is South-Western Ontario by 35% in the first few months of this year. What is the solution long term? Why is that region of Ontario the hot spot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Deli In Oakland Has Become A Ground Zero For Fans 07.06.2019 8:00

Alex Pierson is joined by Lex Gopnik-Lewinski, owner of Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley, the only Canadian restaurant in North California. They speak about the Toronto Raptors and how fans are flocking to a Canadian Deli in Oakland. A nice little story has been created in the history of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point ON Point - Thursday, June 7th, 2019 07.06.2019 3:45

Are we better off in Ontario today than we were a year ago? Doug Ford opponents will make a lot of noise but that noise does not tell the full story. Ford, who swept into power winning 40% of the popular vote on an austerity mandate. Austerity is much easier in theory than in reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Thursday, June 6th, 2019 07.06.2019 23:34

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Zane Caplansky Owner of Caplansky's Deli & Tasha Kheiriddin Global News Contributor and Founder and CEO of Ellipsum Communications Topics include: Warriors’ co-owner Mark Stevens removed from Game 3 after shoving Kyle Lowry and is fined half a million dollars; and yes, we won Game 3 of the NBA finals, but lost when it came to our anthem...countr...

On a day like today, when we are paying honour and tribute to those who put their lives on the line to give us freedom, it is almost impossible to think that Canadian soldiers - to this day - are living on the streets. 07.06.2019 10:53

Alex Pierson is joined by Suzanne Le, Executive Director of Multifaith Housing Initiative, to discuss the story of Diane Claveau - a homeless veteran - and the shocking indifference with which Canada's thousands of those have vowed to defend our freedoms are being treated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when the pusher of a player happens to owns a piece of the action? 06.06.2019 7:19

Alex Pierson is joined by Sean FitzGerald, managing editor of The Athletic Toronto, to discuss the issues surrounding Kyle Lowry having been pushed and cursed at during Game 3 of the Finals, by Mark Stevens...a co-owner of the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point ON Point - Thursday, June 6th, 2019 06.06.2019 3:18

Lest we forget? With up to 5,000 Canadian vets now homeless, clearly we HAVE forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 06.06.2019 19:19

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience & Bill Hutchison - Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca Topics include: the Ford government taking a break, the Ford government announces the core public sector in Ontario will be capped at 1% annually for the next three years, ...

What we are seeing with the expunging of language at this committee meeting is nothing short of censorship. 06.06.2019 14:11

Alex Pierson is joined by John Robson, documentarian and National Post contributor, to discuss the fact that the name and words of the man accused of killing 51 people in the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attacks are being struck from the records of the House of Commons justice committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raptors are worth more than ever and have become the most valuable sports franchise in Canada, surpassing the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays in franchise value. 05.06.2019 9:11

Alex Pierson is joined by Laurel Walzak, assistant professor at Ryerson with close to twenty years of experience serving the sports, health & fitness, and consumer goods industries, to discuss the most valuable sports franchise in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices