The Alex Pierson Show
640 Toronto / Curiouscast
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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Sep 30, 2020 • 45min
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?
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, Charles Kabouth joins to talk about the impact a second wave will have on the entertainment industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2020 • 40min
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
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
Sep 26, 2020 • 40min
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
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 25th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2020 • 39min
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?
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2020 • 1h 4min
What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect you, and response from the opposition
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2020 • 35min
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
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2020 • 39min
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
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 21st, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2020 • 37min
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?
This is the ON Point with guest host Arlene Bynon podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2020 • 41min
A grieving mother speaks at the funeral for husband and three kids, and how the Liberal spending plan will affect your wallet
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 17th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2020 • 43min
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.
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
