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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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NASA wants Canadian boots on the moon as first step in deep space exploration 15.11.2018 7:08

Alex is joined by Zac Trolly, Engineer, space exploration, short-listed for trip to Mars to discuss NASA's plan to have Canadian boots on the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teen allegedly kills friend while playing video game 15.11.2018 7:12

Registered Psychologist Oren Amitay joins Alex to discuss whether video games make people more violent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Someone you'd never trust to have your children around’: Chad Rogers talks about Patrick Brown book 15.11.2018 10:12

Alex is joined by Chad Rogers, Political Commentator, partner at Crestview Strategies to discuss Patrick Brown's book in a no punches pulled interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto police investigating alleged group assault at St. Michael’s College 15.11.2018 9:52

Toronto police are investigating an alleged group assault at St. Michael's College School. In a statement to Global News on Wednesday, police said that after receiving information from the media, “officers from 13 Division and the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) began an investigation into an alleged assault involving students at St. Mike’s.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Counterpoint - Tuesday, November 14th, 2018 15.11.2018 16:28

Alex is joined by John Mraz and Bill Hutchison. Topics Include: Scrapping labour reforms, derogatory comments made to Jewish teens, Toronto police investigating alleged group assault at St. Michaels College, Canada Post issues new offer to employees, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘It was a coordinated effort’: Patrick Brown discusses end as PC leader, grudges in new book 15.11.2018 13:41

Alex Pierson takes you through some of the anecdotes in Patrick Brown's new tell all book, with the help of an exclusive interview Brown did with Global's Alan Carter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is the trial of El Chapo being held in Brooklyn, New York? 14.11.2018 10:56

Alex is joined by Douglas Century, co-author of Hunting El Chapo, to talk about the upcoming criminal trial of one of the world's most notorious criminals. But why is Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman being tried in a federal district court in Brooklyn, NY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CASE AND POINT with Lorne Honickman 14.11.2018 12:04

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Toronto-based lawyer, for this edition of Case and Point. Topics include: Is the mother of Luka Magnotta attempting to profit off a crime after co-writing a book detailing her side of the story? Also, CNN is suing Donald Trump and top White House aides after barring correspondent Jim Acosta and a move by Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff could cost taxpayers $50...

Toronto police launch hate crime investigation after 4 Jewish teens allegedly targeted 14.11.2018 10:03

Alex is joined by Steve McDonald, Director, Policy and Strategic Communications for the Centre of Israel and Jewish Affairs to look at a hate crime investgation after 4 Jewish teenagers were allegedly targeted on the street and were both verbally and physically confronted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 14.11.2018 18:46

Alex is joined by Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer, broadcaster, and Jon Dwyer, Vice Chairman and Director at Aereus Technologies for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: The mother of Luka Magnotta has co-wrote a book sharing her side of the story, the Ontario PC's have increased the number of seats needed to gain official party status, Vic Fedeli raises eyebrows after calling an NDP...

The mother of convicted killer Luka Magnotta, co-writes book 14.11.2018 11:06

Alex is joined by Anna Yourkin, the mother of Luka Magnotta, to discuss her book 'My Son, The Killer" in which she details what it was like to go through such an ordeal as the mother of one of the country's most recognized murderers. Also, Yourkin explains that for her, it is not about forgiveness but unconditional love towards her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 14.11.2018 5:45

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton & Craig Needles - Global News Radio London Topics include: Decorum at Queen's Park is being called into question after Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli, called an NDP member an idiot, and the mother of convicted murderer Luka Magnotta, has co-wrote a book detailing the experience of living through such an ordeal. Learn more...

Monologue: Today, we said 10-42 to City News #16, BRAD 14.11.2018 4:34

Regardless of what network you belong to, the news industry, here in Toronto, is a small world and everyone knows everyone. Despite the constant battle of trying to best each other, there are times that bring us all together. The sudden passing of City News cameraman Brad Caplan, at the young age of 42, did just that. 10-42, Brad. So long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Stan Lee, creator of Marvel’s Spider-Man and others, dies at 95 13.11.2018 8:27

Alex is joined by pop culture expert, Vicky Sparks to discuss the death of legendary comic book creator, Stan Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transgender cyclist receiving backlash after winning gold 13.11.2018 12:27

Alex is joined by Dr Peta Nankivel to discuss Rachel McKinnon whos is a transgender woman who won gold in the 2018 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships. She has sinced faced a fierce backlash including death threats since her victory a month ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint: Monday November 12th 2018 13.11.2018 20:35

Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business Man and Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus PR Topic Include: UN Migration compact is concerning, Trump's twitter tirade, waste managemnet in the city of Toronto, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monologue: What does government failure look like? 13.11.2018 4:58

What does government failure look like? When legal documents reveal the city is trying to buy a hotel full of illegal crossers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Police Plead For Info In 3 Unsolved Shootings In The City's Northwest 10.11.2018 13:32

Alex is joined by Louis March, Community & Youth Development Facilitator and founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement. With gun violence increasing in the city, Mayor John Tory spoke out for a handgun ban, but is that the answer? Alex and Louis discuss the real solutions to the gun violence issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Story For Remembrance Day 10.11.2018 7:26

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Jeffrey B. Miller, author of the new book WWI Crusaders, which releases on November 11th. Miller tells various stories from the Great War. His book focuses on the humanitarian crusades that happened in the war; stories that aren't often told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint: Friday, November 9th, 2018 10.11.2018 16:51

Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations, and Gillian Smith, Conservative Strategist and Administrator at Hill & Knowlton. Topics include: Why women Tony Clement followed online are going public, the Uber driver who posted the Ottawa Senators video brings up conversation of personal privacy, bombardier plummeting the most in three years and more. Learn more abo...

‘Dozens of Women’ Respond To Tony Clement Alleged Extortion Scandal 10.11.2018 12:48

Alex Pierson is joined by Claire McWatt, one of the complainants in the Tony Clement scandal. After speaking out about Clement, McWatt became a lightning rod of discussion and has inspired a women’s march in Clement’s riding of Muskoka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Top Talkers - Friday, November 9th, 2018 10.11.2018 11:05

Today's Top Talkers are: Tasha Kheiriddin - Anchor, Global News Toronto & Jason Chapman - Executive Producer, Global News Toronto Topics include: Mayor John Tory reminding residents to take part in federal online consultation on handgun ban and Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen apologizing for using the N-word during a panel discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Monologue: Only Now Is 3rd Party Campaigning A Problem For Liberals 10.11.2018 3:51

The Liberal government hasn't had a problem with 3rd party campaigning groups as long as they work in their favour. 3rd party campaigners have been used in the past to help the Liberal agenda, but now with Ontario Proud making it clear that they want to oust the Trudeau government, the liberals are complaining. Why? 'Cause its a group on the right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Playing Christmas music too early could be BAD for your health 09.11.2018 9:52

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Oren Amitay, Registered Psychologist, docamitay.com to discuss Christmas music and the effects it has on people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook launches new dating platform 09.11.2018 10:06

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio Entrepreneurial Technology Expert to discuss Facebooks new dating platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices