

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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May 23, 2019 • 13min
There's a lot of noise going on, and of course the biggest news in the last few days is this announcement that Doug Ford's government will pay for municipalities to have audits done.
Alex is joined by Premier Doug Ford, to discuss this announcement, and the fact that the municipalities by and large are saying that they don't need the province to do their audits for them.
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May 22, 2019 • 7min
Having been left out of a low-key Afghanistan memorial event, families of dead soldiers are offended
Alex is joined by Retired Captain Wayne Johnston to discuss how families who have lost loved ones in Afghanistan were left out of a memorial event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2019 • 3min
Point on Point - Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
Built for dead soldiers by Canadian Soldiers yet they were not invited to their own war memorial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2019 • 58sec
Premier on municipal leaders: 'They're asleep at the switch'
Ontario Premier, Doug Ford sat down with Alex Pierson to talk about recent criticism leveled against his government by Ontario mayors. The mayors are upset provincial transfer payments are being cut. Ford is suggesting 'only a irresponsible weak leader would sit back and continue spending money.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2019 • 23min
counterpoint - tuesday, may 21st, 2019
Alex is joined by:
MIKE VAN SOELEN
Managing Principal at Navigator - a public relations firm
and
STEPHEN LeDREW
Lawyer - Broadcaster
Formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada
Currently - a homemaker
Topics include:
Nearly 50% of Canadians think racist thoughts are normal: Ipsos poll. Does this polling tell us we’re awful human beings? If not, what does it say about Canadians? The poll found more than three-quarters of respondents said they were not racist, but many acknowledged having racist thoughts they did not share with others.
Canadian tourism strategy promo fail
CUPE poll - 75% believe Doug Ford's government is on the wrong track
Vice Admiral Marc Norman / General Vance - How to get a $50k raise
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May 22, 2019 • 11min
What the hell is TikTok? Apparently it’s huge, and about to get even bigger….
Alex is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Entrepreneurial Tech Expert, to discuss TikTok - a music service poised to challenge Spotify and Apple.
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May 21, 2019 • 8min
Do you want choice? Convenience? Or none of the above?
Alex is joined by Smokey Thomas, President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, who says that Ontarians should be very concerned about a media report that the Ford government is going forward with privatizing alcohol distribution.
They also discuss OPSEU calling on Doug Ford to kick Niagara MPP Sam Oosterhoff out of his caucus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2019 • 3min
point on point - tuesday, may 21st, 2019
Marc Norman speaks out and JT is counting on you not hearing his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2019 • 22min
Counterpoint - Friday May 17th 2019.
Guest Host Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by:
ANTHONY FUREY
Columnist/Oped Editor for Sun/Post Media
&
BOB RICHARDSON
Public Affairs Advisor
Topics include: The public inquiry needed into the Mark Norman affair, development of Canada's refugee policy, Beer store launching ad campaigns against the Ford Government and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2019 • 9min
WestJet Buyout, Air Transat-Air Canada Talks — How They Could Impact Prices And Travel
Tasha Kheiriddin guest hosts for Alex Pierson. She is joined by Gabor Lukacs, air passenger rights expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


