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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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Al Gore praises Kathleen Wynne and Ontario's cap-and-trade system 09.03.2018 10:33

Alex Pierson speaks to Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Toronto Pierre Desrochers about Premier Kathleen Wynne and Al Gore's talk at Ryerson University regarding Ontario's role in preventing climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injunction application to extend Ontario PC Party leadership voting to be heard in court 09.03.2018 10:26

Alex Pierson speaks to chair of the PC Party of Ontario's Leadership Election Organizing Committee Hartley Lefton about the application filed for an injunction in the PC party's race and what this means for the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada to be exempt from steel, aluminum tariffs — for now 09.03.2018 10:11

Alex Pierson speaks with Cyndee Todgham Cherniak (founding lawyer of LexSage and leading lawyer in international trade) about U.S. President Trump's decision to hold off on tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why I'm just not that into International Women's Day" 09.03.2018 8:19

Alex Pierson speaks with journalist Scout McCraw about her piece in the Toronto Observer regarding the issues McCraw has with International Women's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The complexities of identifying Bruce McArthur's alleged victims 07.03.2018 5:08

Alex Pierson speaks with forensic anthropologist Renee Willmon about the challenges of dealing with the remains of Bruce McArthur's alleged victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dellen Millard / Bruce McArthur / Harvey Weinstein 07.03.2018 11:42

Alex Pierson speaks with legal expert Joseph Neuberger about three major cases in the media lately- the Dellen Millard case, the Bruce McArthur investigation, and the unfolding drama surrounding the Harvey Weinstein allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton anarchists opposed to city development 07.03.2018 10:28

Alex Pierson speaks with Hamilton realtor Krysta Boyer about the weekend's events on Locke Street and why the anarchists are so against development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford Interview March 6th 2018 07.03.2018 12:03

Alex Pierson sits down with PC leadership hopeful Doug Ford and speaks about various issues surrounding the race in the final few days before the choice of a new leader is made/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford calls for Ontario PC Party leadership voting to be extended 06.03.2018 10:39

Alex Pierson speaks with Senior Communications Associate at Sussex Strategy about the PC party's problems getting PINs to their membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police release photo of body of man linked to alleged Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur 06.03.2018 9:20

Alex Pierson talks with CEO of Investigative Solutions Dave Perry about the unprecedented actions that the Toronto Police have taken in the Bruce McArthur case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steel and aluminum tariffs: How the new levy could affect Canadians 06.03.2018 11:53

Alex Pierson speaks to Bill Ferguson, President of USW Local 8782 about the Trump administration's new tariffs for steel and aluminum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I want to bring about change" - Caroline Mulroney 03.03.2018 10:49

Caroline Mulroney sits down with Alex and discusses why she is running for the leadership of the PC Party of Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The politics of shame - Where Mulroney sends her kids to school is no one's business 03.03.2018 3:36

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Medical Marijuana patients have less access than the rest of us 03.03.2018 11:54

President of FPM Marketing - Adam Oldfield - tech expert joins us with a message that has him fired up that effects all of Canada. Medicinal Cannabis Rob Frid, Ex Pro hockey player who found out about this website participated by sending a letter, telling his story and now shares why this is a message for anyone with a need of Medicinal Cannabis needs to participate and have they voice heard thr...

Counterpoint - Thursday March 1, 2018 02.03.2018 19:15

Omar Khan and Jackie Dobson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hedley will take a hiatus - possibly destroyed by a hashtag 02.03.2018 3:58

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Global News Top Talkers - March 1 02.03.2018 11:31

Bill Kelly - weekdays 9am – 12pm – AM900 CHML Andrew Lawton - 12 – 3pm – AM980 CFPL Our Global Radio talking heads discuss Ontario PC Leadership debates and Trump's steel tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Politics and Carbon Pricing 02.03.2018 10:00

Christine Van Geyn is the Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, talks about how carbon taxes will affect small business and regular Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Wednesday February 28 02.03.2018 19:31

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

Hoskins to head national pharma-care strategy 02.03.2018 11:19

President of the OMA - Shawn Whatley joins ON Point to discuss whether Hoskins, the former Health Minister of Ontario is qualified to study and implement a national pharma-care plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hoskins friends in high places 02.03.2018 3:22

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Counterpoint - Tuesday February 27, 2018 28.02.2018 18:56

Mike Van Soelen, Principal at Navigator – strategy and public affairs and David Wills, Senior Vice President of Media Profile join Counterpoint to talk about budget day!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Noudga: No charges in Laura Babcock murder 28.02.2018 11:23

Joseph Neuberger is Global News Radio legal expert and joins ON Point to discuss why police did not lay any charges on Christina Noudga in relation to the Laura Babcock murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Budget: Growing the economy with the power of love 28.02.2018 4:20

Alex's monologue takes on the Liberal government's budget announced today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counterpoint - Monday February 26, 2018 27.02.2018 19:46

Vincent Gasparro and Jenni Byrne are political animals and spend some time discussing Patrick Brown stepping away from the leadership race and Trudeau's India trip becomes even more controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices