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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Oct 17, 2018 • 8min
Global Top Talkers: Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
Tonight's Top Talkers are:
Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton
&
Craig Needles - Global News Radio London
Topics include: On the eve of pot legalization, the federal government says it is set to announce potential changes in law regarding pardons for minor marijuana-related charges and a Canadian Transgender woman, who was born a man, causes controversy after winning the gold medal at a cycling world championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 12min
Doug Ford’s plan to scrap cap and trade will mean $3 billion in lost revenue, FAO report says
Alex is joined by Dan McTeague, Petroleum/Energy Analyst and former Ontario MP, to take a closer look at the Ford government's plan to scrap the province's cap and trade program. According to the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, The cancellation of the cap and trade system will cost $3 billion in lost revenue over the next four fiscal years,a decision that would push the provincial budget further into the red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 5min
Monologue: A Canadian woman wins a world cycling championship. And she has a penis. How is this fair?
Dr. Rachel McKinnon claimed a world's first this past Sunday. She became thefirst transgender sports champion after taking the gold medal at the UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championship. Born in Victoria, BC, McKinnon is biologically male. Does she hold an unfair advantage over female-born athletes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 12min
Trudeau says CAQ plan to raise cannabis legal age to 21 could promote organized crime
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the incoming Quebec government’s plan to raise the legal age for smoking cannabis to 21 could leave an opening for organized crime.
Speaking to reporters on the last day of a trip to Armenia, Trudeau said increasing the legal age could undermine one of the federal law’s key aims: eliminating the black market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 14min
Leslie Millwee wants her voice heard in regards to the allegations of sexual assault from Bill Clinton
Alex is joined by Leslie Millwee who accused Bill Clinton of sexual assault in 2016. She is speaking out again as she wants her voice heard and that is long overdue that those who accuse clinton get their #metoo moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 9min
Christina Blizzard discusses the importance of School Trustees
Alex is joined by Christina Blizzard, Former Queens Park Journalist to discuss the importance of School Trustees and why voters need to pay more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 19min
Counterpoint: Monday, October 15th, 2018
Alex is joined by Andy Stinton and Johnathon Dwyer for today's Counterpoint.
Topics include: Naked man who jumped in Ripley's Aquarium shark tank linked to assault investigation, Hilary Clinton's take on #metoo and the hypocricy that follows with it, and about Quebec raising the legal age of smoking Cannibas to 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 13min
Some Ontario Employers will stick with Liberal Labour Reforms
Some Ontario employers are happy to see Premier Doug Ford scrap the previous government’s Fair Workplaces but fear backlash of taking certain benefits away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018 • 5min
Monologue: Hillary Clinton is selective with who she believes
Hillary Clinton is selective with who she believes. But she believes Bill didn’t abuse his power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2018 • 12min
Michael Becomes Strongest Hurricane To Hit Continental U.S. In 50 Years, At Least 7 Killed
Alex Pierson is joined by Mark Robinson, Weather Network StormHunter and meteorologist, to take a deeper look into the strongest hurricane in over 50 years. Alex spoke to Mark during the eye of the hurricane to find out how huge the impact of this storm truly is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
