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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Feb 6, 2019 • 8min

Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, February 5th, 2019

Tonight`s Top Talkers are: Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton & Craig Needles - Global News Radio London Topics include: Justin Trudeau says low-income Canadians don`t pay taxes, Dalton McGuinty is being given the key to the city of Ottawa and the American Lung Association says vaping could lead to a health epidemic amongst young people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2019 • 5min

The Point: The politics being played over healthcare simply play on the fear of those who need it

The recent leak of documents from the Ford government has brought to light potentially drastic changes to Ontario's healthcare system. With talk of privatization and the creation of a "super agency", the leak has now sent worried taxpayers into a panic. Sharing information such as this can have it's advantages but it can also be used to spread fear and is that really the best course of action when it comes to conversations over our healthcare system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2019 • 11min

Gunman in Hamilton murder likely waited in city park for mobster's son to return home

Alex is joined by James Dubrow Crime writer and author to discuss Gunman in Hamilton murder likely waited in city park for mobster's son to return home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2019 • 14min

Support Muslim women in fight against Hijab

Alex is joined by Yasmine Mohammed who is a Canadian human rights activist, who advocates for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries to discuss Muslim women in fight against hijab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2019 • 20min

Counterpoint - Monday, February 4th, 2019

Alex is joined by Michael Diamond and Andy Stinton. Topics include: Leaked documents show Ford government will privatize Ornge, other health care services, Secret documents point to big-spending Ontario Liberal budget, Conservatives take flak over Heritage Minutes parody ad video, Virginia governor refuses to resign amid blackface scandal, Adam Levine Shows His Nipples At Super Bowl, And Janet Jackson Fans Demand Justice, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2019 • 13min

Ontario government assures health inspections, air ambulance won’t be privatized after NDP leak health bill

Alex is joined by Francesca Grosso, Health policy consultant, Principal, Grosso McCarthy Inc. to discuss how Ontario’s health minister was forced to make assurances Monday that long-term care inspections and the province’s air ambulance service will not be privatized, as leaked documents appear to peg those services for “outsourcing.” Christine Elliott’s comments came after the NDP released a second set of confidential government documents following the release last week of a draft version of the Progressive Conservative government’s upcoming health-care transformation legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2019 • 5min

Teaching girls that oppression is normal is not a lesson that belongs in any Canadian court room

Alex discusses Muslims women and how to teach young girls that oppression is not normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2019 • 11min

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