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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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Ontario Tories to scrap basic income pilot, reduce planned increase to social assistance rates 02.08.2018 11:35

James Collura, a recipient of the program says that the cuts may leave people in limbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint: Wednesday August 8, 2018 02.08.2018 21:01

John Mraz - Former Liberal war room directorBill Hutchison - Journalism professor at Seneca. Former broadcaster CTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawsuit against Soulpepper co-founder Schultz 'resolved': lawyer 02.08.2018 9:29

Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert – BTZLAW.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario government defends move to cancel basic income pilot project 02.08.2018 10:58

Lisa Mcleod, Ontario's Children, Community and Social Services Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monologue: Screaming for everything, heard for nothing 02.08.2018 3:56

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The battle over 3D-printed 'downloadable' guns 01.08.2018 10:25

Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio Tech Expert We already have a gun problem. How the hell will this help? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Case & Point with Lorne Honickman 01.08.2018 11:23

Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert from BTZLaw.ca 'ILLEGAL ALIEN': Man charged in London, Ontario store standoff Canadians could face prison time for making 3D-printed guns: officials Municipal lawyers to look into legal action against Doug Ford’s legislation to cut council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the benefits of privatized Cannabis shops? 01.08.2018 10:10

Hamish Sutherland, President and CEO of White Sheep Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto shooting victim Danielle Kane from NL is in a coma after being shot on Danforth 01.08.2018 12:46

Jerry Pinksen and his girlfriend Danielle “Dani” Kane were having dinner on the Danforth when the shooter started firing. The couple tried to help others that were injured when a bullet struck Danielle. She is currently in hospital on a breathing tube and doctors say she might not walk again. Jerry joins ON Point to tell us about the couple's ordeal. You can help by donating to DaniStrong Learn...

Canada rejected in bid to be part of NAFTA talks between Mexico and U.S.sources 01.08.2018 11:28

Cyndee TodgHam Cherniak, Trade Lawyer with Lexage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Top Talkers - Tuesday July 31, 2018 01.08.2018 8:15

Drex Wilcomes - Host of the Shift - Global News Radio Network, late nights Peter Shurman - can be heard on 640 Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do Friends Afford Their Lifestyles? Most Canadians Are Wondering: Edward Jones Poll 31.07.2018 9:42

Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa prepared to work around Ontario’s ‘vindictive and destructive’ actions: Adam Vaughan 31.07.2018 11:31

Alise Mills, Strategic Communications, Media Relations Professional and Political Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage, then love — Why arranged marriages still work today 31.07.2018 6:28

Loveleen Kaur Gill, wife in arranged marriage This is the fourth story of a five-part series on how alternative relationships are reshaping love in Canada. Each day this week, Global News is exploring a different union model, from sexless and arranged marriages to mixed orientation and polyamory. Follow along on Twitter with the hashtag #SOTUCanada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Danforth shooter's motive remains uncertain 31.07.2018 12:09

Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. He worked as a strategic analyst in the Canadian intelligence community for over 30 years, including 15 at CSIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crews continue to battle Parry Sound 33 forest fires 31.07.2018 9:54

Chief Lloyd Myke -MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Tories introduce bill to reduce size of Toronto city council by nearly 50% 31.07.2018 13:24

Councillor Justin DiCiano Ward 5 Etobicoke Lakeshore joins ON Point and says that the Ontario PC's are actually upholding a Supreme Court decision which says that people must have voter parity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man on racist rant is charged - not with hate crime 28.07.2018 11:38

Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert - BTZLaw.ca Toronto man charged in ‘suspected hate-motivated’ confrontation with Muslim family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legislation to cut Toronto city council seats by nearly half; without voter feedback 28.07.2018 10:55

Duff Conacher, Director Democracy Watch joins Alex and suggests that the move by Doug Ford should have had consultations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Doug Ford's response to cutting Toronto city council seats by nearly half 28.07.2018 12:05

Premier Doug Ford join ON Point to discuss his decision to cut the number of Toronto city councillors in half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario said to announce big change in plans for marijuana retailing under Doug Ford 28.07.2018 9:22

Jodie Emery, Marijuana Advocate, joins ON Point to discuss the privatization of marijuana sales in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monologue: Only politicians are crying about politicians getting fired 28.07.2018 4:31

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Global Top Talkers - Friday July 27, 2018 28.07.2018 8:12

Battle of the producers as Alex is joined by Jason Chapman, executive producer at Global News Radio Toronto, and Devon Peacock, executive producer in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My wife lived life on her own terms, her death was no different 27.07.2018 9:37

Lorne Levy, Wife chose assisted suicide and why he is speaking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Half of female students in Ontario experience psychological distress, CAMH study shows 27.07.2018 10:02

Dr. Hayley Hamilton, Senior Scientist CAMH Why are girls more stressed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices