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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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Krisya Meeldyk - ON Point with Alex Pierson 17.03.2021 8:34

Alex talks with Krisya Meeldyk, godmother to Rori Hache. As Adam Strong was convicted of first-degree murder of Rori Hache, and manslaughter of Kandis Fitzpatrick, Alex and Krisya looked into the beauty of Rori's life, and how the family plans to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kielberger brothers testify, Youth mental health has deteriorated even further, and what is going on with the AstraZeneca vaccine? 16.03.2021 42:01

Alex speaks with Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Ethics Michael Barrett about why the Kielberger brothers were testifying again, and why their relationship with Trudeau may be all but over. Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at U of T. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology unit at University Health Network about the scary rise of mental...

Why are mental health experts telling all levels of government Everything is Not Ok? Will China ever be held accountable for lies surrounding Covid, and Ontario's provincial budget is being released in just a few weeks. 12.03.2021 40:04

Alex talks with Catherine Zahn, CEO and President of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about why experts have launched the Everything is Not OK campaign, and why all three levels of government are being called to act on it immediately. Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow MacDonald-Laurier Institute and founder of Disinforwatch.org about the two Michaels (Kovrig and Spavor) in...

Kids around the world have missed a full year of school, how will they catch up? Why is there a field hospital being set up at Sunnybrook now, and why are men's brains the predominant source for data and not women's? 11.03.2021 37:33

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting about children and students the world over have essentially missed an entire year of education, and how they could have to make it all up somehow. Next, Alex speaks with David Redman, a retired Lt.-Col and former Executive Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency about why a field hospital is being set up in the parking l...

A Car salesman who is lucky to be alive, why have 11 senior scientists spoken out against delaying the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines? And why have worries grown in the Tories over O'Toole's leadership 10.03.2021 36:23

Alex speaks with Moe Al-Kaissy, a car salesman at Sports Motors dealership about his harrowing ordeal when thieves stole a car from his lot...with Moe holding onto the hood for dear life. Next Alex speaks with Pamela Ohashi, Director of Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center & Prof. at U of T Department of Immunology about why her and 10 of her fellow scientists have penned...

Meghan and Harry tell-all with Oprah, Why has politics taken over Vaccine delivery, and why did Canada place so low on a Misery Index? 09.03.2021 42:41

Alex speaks with Angela Levin, Royal Biographer and journalist about the recent tell-all interview between Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and Oprah, and the possible blowback that will come. Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Brad Wouters, Sr. Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Executive VP of Science and Research at Toronto's University Health Network about why the vaccine rollout is bein...

The investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against General Jonathan Vance deepens. The Kielburger Brothers refuse to testify on WE scandal, and what's happening with the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline? 06.03.2021 40:39

Alex Speaks with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block about the still developing investigation into sexual allegations laid against former Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance. Then Conservative MP Michael Barrett speaks with Alex about the recent developments in the WE Charity scandal, and why the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify in two House of Co...

Long-term-care is broken and doesn't seem to be improving, Bars and Restaurants won't be able to last through another lockdown, and changes to hate speech laws in Canada 05.03.2021 39:34

Alex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the crumbling Long-Term-Care system in Canada, and how it will only get worse soon unless we re-examine how we deal with our elderly. Then, Alex speaks with Regan Irvine, owner of the Irv Gastro Pub about how his pub won't be able to survive another 14 days in lockdown, and why restaurants and bars deserve to have a second c...

The verdict of Alex Minassian has been laid, Why are 9 year olds joining Incel groups, and will Erin O'Toole embrace the Carbon Tax? 04.03.2021 40:13

Alex speaks with Colin Clarke, Sr. Research Fellow at the Soufan Centre about the rise of hate-groups as Incel, and why young children are joining their ranks. Next, Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Legal Expert about the verdict of the Alex Minassian case, and why the judge chose to withhold his name in her verdict. And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and...

How broken is the prison system in Canada, are Torontonians ready to get back to work in person? And why are the courts refusing to say where a judge is 03.03.2021 45:09

Guest Host Arlene Bynon Arlene speaks with Justin Ling, A Freelance investigative reporter about the current state of the Canadian Prison system, and its many failings. Next Arlene speaks with Dan Kelly, CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about a new survey that shows, unsurprisingly, majority of Torontonians are rearing and ready to return to work. And finally,...

Former donor to the WE Charity is calling for the RCMP and IRS to investigate the charity. How has all the pandemic fear mongering effected those suffering from mental health issues? And Caledonia has been fighting the same issue for 15 years! 02.03.2021 40:35

Alex speaks with Kate Behan, the Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada about allegations being made my former WE Charity donor and investigative reporter Reed Cowan, and why the RCMP and IRS may soon be involved. Then, Dr. Mark Berber, a practicing psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital talks with Alex about how those with mental health issues are reacting to all the fear mongerin...

Small businesses are in crisis mode, why it may not be a good idea to skip the quarantine hotels, and why you should read between the lines with the new vaccine announcement 27.02.2021 44:26

Alex speaks with Francesca Roccheti, owner of Francesca Salon & Spa about the massive debt that small businesses have had to take on in order to survive. Next, Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks with Alex about people opting to take a fine instead of staying a Quarantine Hotel, and why people may not want to do that. Finally Alex speaks with Amir...

Another of Canada's top soldiers steps down due to a military police investigation, the rise of violence against women during the pandemic, and Ontario's Chief Medical Officer waited way to long to act in Long-Term-Care homes 26.02.2021 39:18

Alex talks with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau, Principal & Sr. lawyer of Michel Drapeau Law Office about the Military Police Investigation into Admiral Art Mcdonald. The man who replaced Gen. Jonathan Vance when he was dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct. Then Alex speaks with Nneka MacGregor, Executive director at WomenattheCentrE about femicide, and how its on the rise during the pa...

Systemic secrecy in Education, The Opioid Crisis, and the Mafia got away 25.02.2021 40:36

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting about the culture of systemic secrecy has been plaguing the Canadian education system, and why it even exists. Then Alex speaks with Jeremy Devine, a Psychiatry Resident at McMaster University about the opiod crisis, and how COVID fatigue has pushed it to the back of everyones mind. Finally Alex speaks with Stephen Metelsky, Cri...

Canada's top soldier is facing an unprecidented investigation into inappropriate sexual relationships, two hikers were rescued from a broken hunk of ice in Georgian Bay, and Facebook buckles to Australia 24.02.2021 39:15

Alex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resid...

A former military officer comes forward about a relationship with Canada's top Soldier, why Conservative led vote may anger China, And why do public health officials have so much power 23.02.2021 37:38

Alex visits an interview on The West Block between Mercedes Stephenson and Kelly Brennan, former lover to General Jonathan Vance. Then Alex speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurie institute-- Prof Brock University in Canada-China Relations and Human Rights about why a Conservative led vote to officially accuse the Chinese government of genocide had Trudeau hiding, and Chi...

Whats going on with the Ontario vaccine rollout, why do 71% of Canadians feel angry about the Trudeau government, and cold-stunned turtles in Texas 20.02.2021 42:27

Alex Speaks with retired General Rick Hillier about the provincial vaccination rollout, and when we can expect to mass vaccinate Ontarians. Then Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs tells Alex all about a recent IPSOS poll that shows seven out of ten Canadians feel anger towards the Federal government for falling so far behind in vaccination efforts. Finally Alex speaks with Lizzy Hamilton,...

A secretive and conflicted federal vaccine task force, a new bill that could see reduced penalties for drug offenses, and the destructive snow storm that's hitting Texas 19.02.2021 36:32

Alex speaks with Dr. Joel Lexchin, a former York U health policy professor & current drug-industry watchdog about a secretive task force behind Canada's procurement of vaccines, and the many issues behind it. Then Joseph Neuberger, a Senior partner and Owner of Neuberger & Partners LLP speaks with Alex about the new bill introduced by the Liberals that plans to relax penalties for drug related off...

A mother has had to wait over 18 months for her sons surgery, Why build a 6 billion dollar highway to save 30 seconds, and why won't Trudeau hold China responsible for Genocide 18.02.2021 43:16

Alex speaks with Marla Klug, a mother who has been waiting for her child to receive a very necessary surgery for over 18 months. Next Alex speaks with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie about the newly proposed Highway 413 and why this highway was cancelled years ago...and why its being proposed by the Ford government again. And finally Alex speaks with Michael Chong, an MP for the Wellington-Halt...

A change to the assisted-death laws could open the program up to the mentally ill, a new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government & Huawei is allowed to fund University research in Canada...why? 17.02.2021 40:22

Alex speaks with Andray Domaise, a Contributing editor to Macleans Magazine about the recent proposed changes to the Assisted-Death laws and how they will effect the mentally ill. Then Alex speaks with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadians Shooting Sports Association about the new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government and how (if) it will help with the ris...

There is a huge spike in eating disorders all because of the Pandemic, an LTC in Courtice, Ontario removed the handles from patients doors to help stop the spread of COVID, and the Trudeau government has been server a lawsuit for violating Charter Rights. 13.02.2021 45:14

Alex speaks with Kaitlyn Axlerod, Program Director at Sheena's Place about the rise of eating disorders due to COVID-19 and possible solutions and help for those suffering. Then Laura Tablyn Watts speaks with Alex about the abhorrent treatment of residents in White Cliffe Terrace, as a whistleblower revealed door handles had been removed to keep residents in their rooms. And finally Alex speaks wi...

Justice for Amanda Todd starts tomorrow, should those who are mentally ill be able to have access to assisted suicide, we pull back the veil on the underworld, and is there a Canadian vaccine solution in the horizon? 12.02.2021 49:09

Alex speaks with Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd who was cyberbullied into suicide about the start of the trial with the man responsible. Then Alex speaks with Senator Denise Batters about assisted suicide, and why the senator believes those who are mentally ill should not be able to access assisted suicide. Stephen Metalsky, Author of "Undercover", about gives Alex a peak behind the veil at the...

Is March Break going to be canceled in Ontario for students? A new secret recording out of Iran may reveal more truths about Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and Canada's spy chief call China a strategic threat 11.02.2021 40:37

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting about Ontario considering canceling or postponing March Break, and if its better to help exhausted teachers, or students who have fallen behind. Then, Paul Miller, a Partner at Howie Sacks and Henry LL about a class action lawsuit for the families of the victims on Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and how a secret recording out of...

Some people who were ineligable for CERB won't have to repay it, the 2nd impeachment trial for Donald Trump is underway, and how are some of the most successful clubs and hotels holding up during this pandemic 10.02.2021 44:21

Alex speaks with Charles Khabouth, Owner of Ink Entertainment about how his clubs, restaurants and hotels are holding up now that we are in a controlled & slow "return to normal "in the GTA. Then Aaron Wudrick, the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation talks with Alex about Trudeau's announcement that would allow the people who did not qualify for CERB to not have to repay the bene...

Is Canada ignoring its own Pandemic Playbooks? With Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, how will this affect 3rd World Nations, and why doesn't Canada produce its own vaccines? 09.02.2021 47:08

Alex speaks with former Lt. Col David Redman, the Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency about Canada's Pandemic Playbooks - and why the country seems to be avoiding using them. Then, Jason Nickerson the Humanitarian Affairs Advisor for Doctors Without Borders speaks with Alex about Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, and how it negatively affects 3rd world nations. Then Alex speaks...