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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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The decades old Christine Jessop cold case is solved, the opposition is still fighting to reopen the WE investigation, and has Big Tech taken censorship too far? 16.10.2020 38:39

The lawyer of the wrongfully accused man in the Christine Jessop murder joins Alex to talk about the announcement from the police of the identification of the real killer. MP Michael Barret talks about the Liberal filibuster while the opposition continues to push for the WE scandal investigation to be reopened. And the American right is angry at Twitter and Facebook for limiting a story from the N...

COVID restrictions are separating loved ones in their final moments, does a racist yearbook alteration qualify as a hate crime? And Ontario hydro prices are going up again. 15.10.2020 36:42

Today Alex starts the show with a conversation with a bereavement educator about COVID restrictions keeping family members and loved ones from saying goodbye. Then she speaks with a criminal lawyer to find out if a racist alteration in a high school yearbook qualifies for criminal charges. Also, hydro prices in Ontario are going up November 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Is the pandemic the perfect time to fix the education system? An RCMP Montreal raid leads to China, and the Canadian man who tracked down Jon Cryer’s lost wedding ring. 14.10.2020 38:06

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of the Schoolhouse Consulting about using the pandemic to fix the issues in our education system. Then she speaks to Global News Investigative Journalist Sam Cooper about why the Canadian government is trying to keep details from an RCMP raid linked to China in Montreal secret. Then, she speaks to the professional ring finder who managed to track down Jo...

The feds invest in Ford Motors’ electric overhaul, an AI pollster shows Trump leading in key areas, and some doctors urge and end to COVID-19 lockdowns 09.10.2020 42:30

Alex begins with a conversation with Aaron Wudrick, the Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to talk about the federal government’s announcement to invest in Ford Motors’ electric vehicle overhaul, are the jobs worth the money? Then, an AI poll is showing a different situation for the American election than regular polls, could we see a repeat of 2016? And to finish off, Alex speaks with...

A new era for the Green Party, no more single-use plastics, and the halted WE investigation 08.10.2020 42:46

Today on the podcast Alex has her first conversation with the new Green Party of Canada Leader, Annamie Paul about where she wants to take the party. Then she speaks with Dan McTeague about the coming single-use plastic ban that made moves today, and then she speaks with Tom Korski of Blacklock’s Reporting about why the NDPs voted against a further WE Charity investigation. Learn more about your a...

Is the "she-cession" real? Children with autism are being left behind, a new rent relief program, and looking back at Eddie Van Halen's career 07.10.2020 48:04

Today Alex is joined by Philip Cross, Senior fellow at McDonald Laurier institute to talk about the reality of the "she-cession", then she speaks to a father of two children with autism about how they are being left behind in the pandemic. She also speaks with Laura Jones from the CFIB to discuss the new rent relief program for small businesses, and music expert Alan Cross to look back on Eddie Va...

Why we need to focus on living with COVID, the politics of school closures, and the price tag on pandemic loans 05.10.2020 41:24

Alex starts with a conversation with a top Toronto doctor who says its time to focus on living with the virus instead of shutting down, then she speaks with journalist Alec MacGillis about the politics of school closures and how the kids are being left behind. And to finish the podcast, the Parliamentary Budget Officer joins to talk about the price tag on the pandemic loans. Learn more about your...

Ontario starts pulling back as cases soar, Donald Trump is sent to the hospital after COVID diagnosis 03.10.2020 32:34

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex again on an incredibly busy news day. She starts with a conversation about the COVID situation in Ontario as Toronto calls for restrictions. Then she speaks with a journalist about the historic impact of Trump's COVID diagnosis. Plus, a conversation with a local author and medical student about her book "Patty and the Pandemic" that helps children understand the viru...

The feds invest $10 billion in infrastructure, can outdoor patios keep the restaurant industry afloat this winter? And has COVID changed our healthcare system for the better? 02.10.2020 27:34

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex tonight speaking first with the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure about the $10 billion announcement from the federal government. She's also joined by Restaurants Canada to talk about winterizing patios to help save the industry, and the president of the Ontario Medical Association to talk about how COVID has impacted the way we look at our healthcare system. Learn...

The generation being left behind in the pandemic, police are abusing COVID data, and Erin O'Toole reacts to the Liberal's plans 01.10.2020 45:15

Alex is joined by journalist Alec MacGillis to discuss his story about the generation of children that are being left behind as COVID continues to disrupt schools. Then she speaks about how the police are misusing COVID-19 data and why we should put a stop to it. And finally, the new Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole joins to react to the Liberal's plans and spending as we get into...

Is a fifteen minute COVID test coming to Canada? A man was fired from him job for his tattoos, and can businesses survive a second wave? 30.09.2020 44:49

Alex speaks with Michelle Rempel Garner, the Shadow Minister for Industry and Economic Development about these new COVID tests that could give results in just 15 minutes. It sounds great but can Canada get them into action in any reasonable amount of time? It doesn’t look like it. Then she speaks to @freakyhoody a kindergarten teacher from France who lost his job over his tattoos. The man is cover...

Cases are up, is it time to shut down? How changes from the heritage ministry will affect your streaming services, and Trump's tax information is public the day before the first debate 29.09.2020 39:43

Ontario set a record for COVID-19 cases today. Alex speaks to Dr. David Jacobs, Chair of the Coalition of Ontario Doctors to talk about what that means for Ontarians. She also speaks with Michael Taube, a columnist at Troy Media and Loonie Politics about the massive news week in American politics on the heels of the first presidential debate. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

China is collecting people's pictures posted online, bankruptcies are on the rise, and a woman battling cancer is fighting to bring her fiancé into the country 26.09.2020 39:40

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 25th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CERB is changing, what you need to know. Small business faces a tough recovery, and can the federal government afford the Throne Speech promises? 24.09.2020 39:29

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect you, and response from the opposition 24.09.2020 1:03:54

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Canadians want from the throne speech according to the polls, Van Morrison's controversial new protest song, and the tragic death of a 14-year-old horseback rider 23.09.2020 35:11

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the head of the Public Health Agency actually resigned, aer electric vehicles as environmentally friendly as promised? And the poisoned letter sent to Trump came from Canada 22.09.2020 39:12

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 21st, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok is officially banned in the US, a lawyer says his client contracted COVID after appearing at a hearing, and how and why do COVID conspiracy theories spread? 19.09.2020 36:36

This is the ON Point with guest host Arlene Bynon podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A grieving mother speaks at the funeral for husband and three kids, and how the Liberal spending plan will affect your wallet 18.09.2020 40:57

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 17th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID tests are coming to pharmacies, a possible lawsuit alleges NHL, junior hockey are exploiting teens, and how a fugitive suspected of Ontario mob murders wound up dead in Mexico. 17.09.2020 43:18

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast: The US drops tariffs on Canada, Toronto police say the city may have another serial killer, and can we pay for Trudeau's upcoming Throne Speech promises? 16.09.2020 38:44

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast: Did Canada also downplay COVID? Why the new federal internet regulations are being kept secret, and why the Bahrain-Israel peace deal is good for the world 15.09.2020 41:24

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 14th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast: The federal government moves to regulate online giants to add CanCon, an artists story from COVID denial to art honouring the heroes, and why women are leaving their jobs more in the pandemic 11.09.2020 43:14

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 11th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast: The WE scandal continues to unfold as the charity pulls out of Canada, a survivor speaks about World Suicide Day, and the women who created gender reveal parties has a message for parents 11.09.2020 44:45

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 10th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast: An internal government memo talks about the lack of pandemic preparedness, how sewage can help us track COVID, and the economic impact a second shutdown could have 10.09.2020 48:54

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 9th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices