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.
Episodes
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Nov 7, 2019 • 4min
My Point on Point - Wednesday, November 6th 2019
My Point on Point - Wednesday, November 6th 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2019 • 3min
My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 5th 2019
My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 5th 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2019 • 8min
Violins of Hope
Sarah Fogg is with the Montreal Holocaust Museum and she tells Alex the extraordinary story of the Jewish musicians doomed in the holocaust and how their legacy has been preserved through the instruments they left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019 • 11min
False Ticket to Freedom
Of the 39 bodies found in a truck in the UK, it is believed that 24 of them are Vietnamese. John Keogh is the founder & managing principal with Shantalla. He's also spent the past six years living in Vietnam. He tells Alex about the grave alignment of circumstances that exert economic pressure on young people in Vietnam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2019 • 4min
My Point on Point - Monday, October 28th 2019
My Point on Point - Monday, October 28th 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2019 • 11min
Over A Barrel
Vivan Krause is the author of the Fair Questions Blog; Following the Money Behind Environmental and Political Activism. Her new documentary, Over a Barrel seeks to expose a network of foreign influence systemically maim the Albertan economy. She joins Alex to talk about the new film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2019 • 3min
My Point on Point - Thursday, October 24th 2019
My Point on Point - Thursday, October 24th 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2019 • 3min
My Point on Point - Wednesday, October 23rd 2019
My Point on Point - Wednesday, October 23rd 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2019 • 12min
#whatsyourexcuse
Eighteen year old Maddison Yetman says that despite having only days left to live, she found time to cast a ballot in the federal election. Her uncle and Global News Winnipeg news director and station manager Brent Williamson tells Alex about her niece's life and message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2019 • 5min
My Point On Point - Wednesday, October 16th 2019
My Point On Point - Wednesday, October 16th 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
