The Alex Pierson Show

Alex Pierson takes you through some of the anecdotes in Patrick Brown's new tell all book, with the help of an exclusive interview Brown did with Global's Alan Carter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Douglas Century, co-author of Hunting El Chapo, to talk about the upcoming criminal trial of one of the world's most notorious criminals. But why is Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman being tried in a federal district court in Brooklyn, NY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Toronto-based lawyer, for this edition of Case and Point. Topics include: Is the mother of Luka Magnotta attempting to profit off a crime after co-writing a book detailing her side of the story? Also, CNN is suing Donald Trump and top White House aides after barring correspondent Jim Acosta and a move by Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff could cost taxpayers $500K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Steve McDonald, Director, Policy and Strategic Communications for the Centre of Israel and Jewish Affairs to look at a hate crime investgation after 4 Jewish teenagers were allegedly targeted on the street and were both verbally and physically confronted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer, broadcaster, and Jon Dwyer, Vice Chairman and Director at Aereus Technologies for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: The mother of Luka Magnotta has co-wrote a book sharing her side of the story, the Ontario PC's have increased the number of seats needed to gain official party status, Vic Fedeli raises eyebrows after calling an NDP member an idiot, a recent report by the TDSB says kids need to put down their cell phones and an Alberta tourist is counting her lucky stars after avoiding jail time in Thailand following vandalism charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Anna Yourkin, the mother of Luka Magnotta, to discuss her book 'My Son, The Killer" in which she details what it was like to go through such an ordeal as the mother of one of the country's most recognized murderers. Also, Yourkin explains that for her, it is not about forgiveness but unconditional love towards her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton & Craig Needles - Global News Radio London Topics include: Decorum at Queen's Park is being called into question after Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli, called an NDP member an idiot, and the mother of convicted murderer Luka Magnotta, has co-wrote a book detailing the experience of living through such an ordeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regardless of what network you belong to, the news industry, here in Toronto, is a small world and everyone knows everyone. Despite the constant battle of trying to best each other, there are times that bring us all together. The sudden passing of City News cameraman Brad Caplan, at the young age of 42, did just that. 10-42, Brad. So long.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by pop culture expert, Vicky Sparks to discuss the death of legendary comic book creator, Stan Lee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Dr Peta Nankivel to discuss Rachel McKinnon whos is a transgender woman who won gold in the 2018 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships. She has sinced faced a fierce backlash including death threats since her victory a month ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices