

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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Dec 4, 2018 • 9min
Jaspal Atwal added last-minute to Justin Trudeau events in Mumbai
Jaspal Atwal was among hundreds of last-minute invitations to events with Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau in Mumbai on February 20 and Delhi two days later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2018 • 17min
Counterpoint: Monday, December 3rd, 2018
Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business man and Denis Mathews, Vice President, Marketing and Communications for Enterprise Canada.
Topics inlclude: Yorl Regional police to post names of those who were charged this weekend with impaired driving, Trudeau critized for tweet to Trevor Noah pledging $50M charity gift, and Amid Raj Grewal gambling furor, Liberal organized crime deputy admits no ‘clear answer’ to questions.
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Dec 4, 2018 • 4min
Monologue: Jerry Dias plays the blame game - so what part of the blame does he deserve?
Monologue: Jerry Dias plays the blame game - so what part of the blame does he deserve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2018 • 7min
Five suspects plead guilty in Hamilton's Locke Street vandals case
Alex is joined by Rebecca Tomasic, Owner, Bitten Cupcakes, Butter Tarts and Whoopie Pies to discuss the sentencing handed down as well as how her business has rebounded since the incident occured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2018 • 9min
Marriott says Starwood Hotel database hacked, could affect 500 million guests
Alex is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Tech Expert, to discuss the Starwood Hotel database hack that exposed the private information over up to 500 million guests that have stayed under the hotel chain over the past 4 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2018 • 19min
Counterpoint - Friday, November 30th, 2018
Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel, National Public Relations, and Anthony Furey, Toronto Sun journalist, columnist and national comment editor, for this edition of Counterpoint.
Topics include: A photo op and comments highlight Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent trip to Buenos Aires, Liberal MP Raj Grewal remains in the Liberal caucus, despite being under investigation by the RCMP and the departure of MPP Amanda Simard from the Ontario PC Party has landed her on the front page of a Montreal-based tabloid newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2018 • 10min
USMCA deal signed by Trudeau, Trump and Pena Nieto — finalizing months of negotiations
Alex is joined by Cyndee Todgeham - Cherniak, trade lawyer, Lexsage, to break down the in's-and-out's of the newly signed United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement. Despite being a touted as "a great step for our economy and middle class", the latest rendition of NAFTA faces challenging first days following the closure of GM's production plant in Oshawa as well as on-going talks regarding steel and aluminum tarrifs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2018 • 10min
Global Top Talkers - Friday, November 30th, 2018
Tonight's top talkers are:
Tasha Kheiriddin - Global News Radio Toronto
&
Devon Peacock - Global News Radio London
Topics include: A Vice Media reporter hands over recorded conversations with an alleged ISIS member following a Supreme Court decision, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces questions following comments made during a recent G20 speech and talks on Canadian steel and aluminum tarrifs continue to dominate conversations between Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2018 • 4min
Monologue: Why deal with a real crisis when there is a non-existent francophone crisis
As the saying goes, "one man's bad luck, is another's good fortune". While Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces backlash following cuts made to francophone services within the province, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau uses that same backlash as fuel for his upcoming 2019 federal election campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2018 • 10min
Retooling Oshawa's GM plant to manufacture electric vehicles could give Ontario's economy a $3.6B boost
Guest host Peter Sherman is joined by Brent Kopperson, Founder and Executive Director, Windfall Ecology Centre, to discuss Windfall's in-depth study into electric vehicle production in Ontario and the potential multi-billion dollar economic increase it could bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


