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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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37:58

The Liberals are signaling an election over proposed...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/20

Alex speaks with Don Drummond about the liberal spending and the debt that will come with it. Then she speaks with the CEO of CanAge about why insurance companies are gouging long-term care homes. Finally, she's joined by a gym owner to discuss the Ontario government's decision to allow dance studios to remain open while gyms have to close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:44

More RCMP have been deployed to Nova Scotia over...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/20

Canadian historian Ken Coates joins to explain the context in the escalating dispute between fishers and the indigenous community in Nova Scotia. Alex shares her thoughts on the claim that criminals are using CERB to purchase guns. And, Parker Gallant from Energy Perspectives joins to review the Ford government's proposed changes to the Ontario recycling program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:38

Would the genealogy evidence in the Christine Jessop...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/16

Alex speaks with criminal lawyer Joseph Neuberger about the genealogy that has identified Christopher Hoover as the murder in the 1984 case of Christine Jessop, would that kind of new technology hold up in court? She also speaks to a pub owner about an open letter to the Premiere begging the province to save pubs and eateries. Then, global tensions with China only continue down the wrong path. As Canada accepts Hong Kong refugees, is there a proper way for Canada to navigate the relationship to keep

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38:39

The decades old Christine Jessop cold case is solved,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/16

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 New York Post about Hunter Biden, should we all be worried about censorship? Learn more about your ad

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36:42

COVID restrictions are separating loved ones in their...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/15

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/adchoices

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38:06

Is the pandemic the perfect time to fix the education...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/14

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 Jon Cryer’s lost wedding ring in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:30

The feds invest in Ford Motors’ electric overhaul, an...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/09

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 one of the doctors urging an end to COVID-19 lockdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:46

A new era for the Green Party, no more single-use...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/08

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:04

Is the "she-cession" real? Children with autism are...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/07

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 Van Halen's life after his loss to cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:24

Why we need to focus on living with COVID, the...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/05

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:34

Ontario starts pulling back as cases soar, Donald...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/03

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 virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:34

The feds invest $10 billion in infrastructure, can...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/02

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:15

The generation being left behind in the pandemic,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/10/01

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 the second wave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:49

Is a fifteen minute COVID test coming to Canada? A...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/30

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 covered from head to toe and has even surgically blackened his eyes, but should he have lost his job? Plus,

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39:43

Cases are up, is it time to shut down? How changes...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/29

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:40

China is collecting people's pictures posted online,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/26

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

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39:29

The CERB is changing, what you need to know. Small...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/24

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

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63:54

What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/24

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

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35:11

What Canadians want from the throne speech according...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/23

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

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39:12

Why the head of the Public Health Agency actually...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2020/09/22

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

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