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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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Mar 24, 2026

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Episodes

A closer look at Gerald Butts and how he shouldn't be underestimated 06.03.2019

Alex is joined by Christina Blizzard, a former political columnist with over a decade's experience covering Queen's Park, to dive deeper into the man who allegedly pulled the strings inside the Trudeau government and what new details on the SNC-Lavalin affair could be revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Point - Who is Gerry Butts? He's the reason you can't afford energy 06.03.2019

Arguably the brains behind the Trudeau Government, former principal secretary Gerald Butts is set to testify Wednesday morning on all things SNC-Lavalin related. While the grandeur from this prominent figure taking the stand has faded following the announcement of Jane Philpott's resignation, the information Butts could share and the impact they may carry, will surely be felt across the country. L...

Group of Indigenous senators says Wilson-Raybould resignation not a threat to reconciliation efforts 05.03.2019

Alex is joined by Conservative Senetor Leo Housakos to discuss how Indigenous senators are saying that even though Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned, the loss of the prominent Indigenous cabinet minister is not a threat to reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Monday, March 4th, 2019 05.03.2019

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Andy Stinton, Small Business Man & Michael Diamond, campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Strategy Group Topics include: Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet, China reveals case against two Canadians detained in wake of Huawei arrest,Ford government fires OPP deputy challenging Taverner hire, Shocking Michael Jackson ‘Leaving Neve...

Anti-Vax Unfortunately Making News Again As Measles Break Worldwide 02.03.2019

Alex Pierson is joined by Christina Blizzard, political journalist and former Sun political writer, to share a personal story about her history with vaccination. Christina talks about her story as her sister Barbara died from measles when she was 3-years old in post-war Britain. With measles breakout out across the world, the issue is becoming increasingly concerning. Learn more about your ad choi...

Canada`s Health Care Under Microscope in Stephen Skyvington`s New Book 02.03.2019

Joining Alex Pierson for On Point is Stephen Skyvington, the author of This May Hurt A Bit: Reinventing Canada’s Health Care System. The Ford Government announced the beginnings of an overhaul to the healthcare system, but did they go far enoughÉ Stephen gives his thoughts and discusses his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is Flatlining Way Beyond What Economists Predicted 02.03.2019

Alex Pierson is joined by Rubina Ahmed Haq, Global News Personal Finance Expert, to talk about Canada’s flat lining economy. With declining oil prices and concerns over Canada`s trade relationship with the United States, consumer spending has dropped and its concerning. Canadians should be concerned that the GDP was expected to grow 2% but instead only grew 0.1%. Learn more about your ad choices....

Counterpoint – Friday, March 1st, 2019 02.03.2019

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Bob Richardson – Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations & Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor Topics include: The federal government’s 7th cabinet shuffle of Trudeau’s term, 5 attorney generals are asking for an RCMP investigation into the alleged political interference in the SNC Lavalin case, Jagmeet Singh b...

Trudeau Prioritizing Quebec Jobs Over Western Energy Jobs 02.03.2019

Joining Alex for On Point is Rob Breakenridge, host at Global News Radio 770 Calgary, to talk about how Western Canada is reacting to the SNC Lavalin news. Justin Trudeau has not made many friends in Western Canada by ignoring the need for pipelines, but it’s the SNC Lavalin drama that has taken his credibility. Without his credibility, will Trudeau be able to hang on to his position? Learn more a...

Global Top Talkers – Friday, March 1st, 2019 02.03.2019

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Mackay Taggart – News Director, Global News Toronto & Jason Chapman – Executive Producer, Global News Radio 640 Toronto Topics include: The new Attorney General, David Lametti, saying that a deal with SNC could still be on the table, Statistics Canada said Friday that annualized Canadian spending on cannabis totalled $5.9 billion with $4.7 billion being black market sale...

Focus Ontario Preview with Travis Dhanraj 02.03.2019

Alex Pierson is joined by Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News, to talk about the Ontario provincial government. With all of the attention on SNC, the provincial government has been overshadowed. Alex and Travis discuss what topics will be featured on Focus Ontario with Travis this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point on Point – Friday, March 1st, 2019 02.03.2019

The Prime Minister is determined to find a solution for SNC Lavalin. Following the turmoil from Jody Wilson Raybould's testimony, reports indicate that a deal to allow SNC to avoid criminal punishment is still very much on the table. Despite allegations of political interference, the government is still pursuing a deal with SNC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Case and Point with Lorne Honickman - Thursday, February 28th, 2019 01.03.2019

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Partner at Brauti Thorning LLP and Global News Radio Legal Expert, for this edition of Case and Point. Topics include: A letter sent to the RCMP stating political interference from the government regarding the prosecution of SNC Lavalin, the legal implications of Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony, Gerry Butts now wanting to testify to the justice committee and mor...

Holly Jones Case Retold in ‘The Lake Erie Murders’ 01.03.2019

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Dave Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc. A new television series, ‘The Lake Erie Murders’, will be re-telling the story of Holly Jones in an upcoming episode which airs on March 14th. Alex and Dave both worked on the Holly Jones case back in 2003, and they look back on the horrific investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Counterpoint - Thursday, February 28th, 2019 01.03.2019

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Kim Wright – Public Affairs Expert and Principal at Wright Strategies & Melissa Lantsman - Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies  Topics include: The emergency debate to debate the testimony of Jody Wilson-Raybould, Gerry Butts now wants to testify because he believes his evidence may provide assistance to justice committee, Ju...

Sifting Through the Shrapnel of the Jody Wilson-Raybould Bomb 01.03.2019

Alex is joined by Lisa Raitt, the conservative Deputy Leader of the Opposition, to discuss the aftermath of Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony. Alex and Lisa talk about the emergency debate to debate the testimony, the Liberal's plan to downplay the findings, Gerry Butts now wanting to testify and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Top Talkers - Thursday, February 28th, 2019 01.03.2019

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Bill Kelly - Global News Radio Hamilton (9am-12pm ET) & Mike Stubbs - Global News Radio London (12pm-3pm ET) Topics include: The aftermath of Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony - Has Justin Trudeau lost the moral mandate to govern, Gerry Butts now wants to testify to counter JWR's testimony and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point on Point – Thursday, February 28th, 2019 01.03.2019

If Jody Wilson-Raybould puts her name on the ballot, she would become our next Prime Minister. Canadians would vote for her whether they agree with her politics or not and that's because she has something that's rare in politics - integrity. She spoke out against injustice in spite of all the pressures against her. Wilson-Raybould stood up for Canadians and did the right thing. Isn't that what we...

Torontonians band against Sidewalk Labs 27.02.2019

Alex is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio Tech Expert, to talk about a group of 30 toronto residents who have created Block Sidewalk, a campaign aimed at stopping the development of Google's high-tech neighbourhood that is slated for the city's eastern waterfront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Case and Point with Lorne Honickman 27.02.2019

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Partner at BTZ Law and Global News Radio Legal Expert, for this edition of Case and Point. Topics include: Despite Justin Trudeau waving client-solicitor privilege, Jody Wilson-Raybould still has concerns over what she can and cannot talk about regarding SNC-Lavalin, Ontario Provincial Police's deputy commissioner is threatening to sue Doug Ford over claims of al...

Counterpoint - Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 27.02.2019

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Stephen Ledrew - Toronto-based lawyer and broadcaster. & Mike Van Soelen - Managing Principal, Navigator Limited Topics include: Jody Wilson-Raybould will testify after Justin Trudeau waives client-solicitor privilege, a new Angus Reid poll shows people believe LAV-scam to be bigger than it seems, The Ford government announces massive changes to...

Ontario Health super agency to co-ordinate provincial health-care system 27.02.2019

Alex is joined by Francesca Grosso, Co-author of Navigating Canada's Healthcare - A User Guide to Getting the Care You Need, to discuss the Ford government's plan to consolidate Ontario's local and provincial health networks, in order to create a central agency as part of a system overhaul. Legislation introduced Tuesday would create a new agency, called Ontario Health, to consolidate the 14 local...

Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 27.02.2019

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton (12pm - 3pm) & Craig Needles - Global News Radio London (9am - Noon) Topics include: Justin Trudeau has waived client-solicitor privilege which clears the way for Jody Wilson-Raybould to testify in the ongoing SNC-Lavalin proceedings, recent polling by Angus Reid shows more than 66% of people believe LAV-scam is bigger than it...

The Point: By-elections are boring but they tell a story, and that story is that mainstream politicians should be worried 27.02.2019

On the heels of the by-election within British Columbia's riding of Burnaby South, a tale of two stories is being told. Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh secured a seat in the House of Commons, less than 2 years after winning his party's federal leadership. The other story being told is that of Maxime Bernier's People's Party of Canada. Despite it's maiden run, the party was able to garner 11% of t...

Oscars 2019 Highlights 26.02.2019

Elissa Freeman, Public Relations strategist and PR and Pop Culture Media Expert to discuss the Oscars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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