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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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250 Canadian troops being sent to Mali peacekeeping mission 20.03.2018 3:17

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How long has Facebook data-mining been going on? 20.03.2018 10:36

Former Liberal war room director and international journalist John Mraz speaks to Alex about the recent news regarding Facebook data harvesting and how long the practice has been in use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stopping foreign-funded advocacy groups in Canada 20.03.2018 10:32

Alex Pierson speaks with Senator Linda Frum about foreign-funded third party advocacy groups and the fight to close loopholes regarding the legality of the practice in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monologue: Everybody gets a freebie! 20.03.2018 4:07

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Are we in a new cold war with Russia? 17.03.2018 11:25

Alex Pierson talks with former Liberal war room director and international journalist John Mraz about what is happening between Russia and the rest of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unrecognized signs of abusive relationships 17.03.2018 8:45

Executive Director of the London Abused Women's Centre Megan Walker joins Alex Pierson to talk about the spike in domestic abuse murder victims in Ontario and the often unrecognized signs of abusive relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign Funded Anti–Conservative Group Launches "NEVER FORD" Campaign 17.03.2018 11:25

Alex Pierson speaks with President and CEO of Working Canadians Catherine Swift about advocacy group Leadnow's latest efforts against new Ontario PC party leader Doug Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nova Scotia farmer under fire for satirical men's holiday 17.03.2018 4:54

Alex Pierson speaks with Moo Nay Farms owner Melvin Burns about a joke holiday he incorporated into his business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monologue for March 16th 2018 16.03.2018 4:00

Alex Pierson speaks about supposedly independent advocacy groups like Leadnow that are backed by foreign money and aimed at taking down conservative initiatives and politicians- seen now with their NEVER FORD campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jagmeet Singh defends speaking at Sikh separatist rally in 2015 15.03.2018 10:43

Media Commentator & Political Analyst Alise Mills joins Alex Pierson to speak about the federal NDP leader's appearance at a Sikh separatist rally in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford’s comments on pot considered ‘reckless’ 15.03.2018 10:58

Alex Pierson speaks with cannabis activist, civil liberties advocate, and public speaker Jodie Emery about the potential for a privatized pot market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitbits may be dangerous for young kids 15.03.2018 9:58

Kelsey Johnston, Outreach Coordinator for The National Eating Disorder Information Centre, joins Alex Pierson to talk about the potential issues Fitbits and similar devices may cause children and adolescents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario health-care spending not keeping pace with aging population 15.03.2018 10:44

Alex Pierson speaks with radiologist and Coalition of Ontario Doctors co-founder Dr. David Jacobs about the report from the Financial Accountability Office saying that even with an additional $6.9 billion of planned health spending over the next three years, Ontario is not keeping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Field Trip festival drops Nestle sponsorship 14.03.2018 7:28

Alex Pierson speaks with freelance communications specialist Erica Shiner about the decision by popular indie festival Field Trip to drop Nestle as a sponsor after a public outcry regarding the corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Rex Tillerson's firing means 14.03.2018 10:49

Alex Pierson speaks with writer and private investor Charles Ortel about U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's departure and what this means for the Trump White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal government officially throws support behind unified 2026 World Cup bid 13.03.2018 9:47

Sports broadcaster, analyst, and writer Nigel Reed joins Alex Pierson to talk about the potential of the World Cup being co-hosted by Canada in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O.J. Simpson offers ‘hypothetical’ account of ex-wife’s murder 13.03.2018 11:22

Alex Pierson speaks with PR strategist and pop culture expert Elissa Freeman about O.J. Simpson's comments in an unearthed 2006 interview with Judith Regan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turmoil in local NDP Constituency Offices 13.03.2018 10:20

Alex Pierson speaks with Bay Observer journalist John Best about harrassment allegations in several NDP constiuency offices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford wins Ontario PC Party leadership 13.03.2018 9:07

Journalist Christina Blizzard joins Alex Pierson to talk about Doug Ford's victory and his potential appeal to the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Nations Communities Would Like a Share of Cannabis Tax 10.03.2018 7:37

Chief Randall Phillips of the Oneida Nation of the Thames joins Alex Pierson to talk about the government's rollout of legalized cannabis and how First Nations communities are being ignored in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PC party leadership injunction dismissed by judge 10.03.2018 6:44

Alex Pierson speaks with lawyer John Nunziata about the breaking news that the injunction to extend public voting for PC candidates has been dismissed by a judge and a new leader will be announced tomorrow as planned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The search for Kaden Young 10.03.2018 9:40

Alex Pierson speaks with community search organizer Richard Croft about the way he has brought together his town to look for Kaden Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un could meet by May to talk denuclearization 10.03.2018 10:43

Alex Pierson speaks with security expert Lee Humphrey (president and CEO of James International Security Consulting) regarding Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#LoveWins Concert on March 29th 09.03.2018 4:31

Alex Pierson speaks with President of Cineplex Media Salah Bachir about an upcoming concert to benefit Toronto's LGBTQ community after the deep trauma caused to it by Bruce McArthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Nations would like a cut of cannabis tax after pot is legalized 09.03.2018 11:55

Alex Pierson speaks with Chief Commissioner of First Nations Manny Jules about the potential challenges with Bill C-45 and getting First Nations involved in the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices