

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 2, 2018 • 16min
Counterpoint: Monday, October 1st, 2018
Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business Man and Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus PR.
Topics include:
We have a deal on Nafta-- Is it a better deal? We are now a week into the debate over Tori Stafford’s killer. Her dad Rodney Stafford wrote a personal letter to the PM on friday. Asylum seekers lodged in hotels and motels across the Greater Toronto Area will be staying two to four weeks longer than expected, as federal and municipal officials scramble for a new plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2018 • 15min
NAFTA talks: Where negotiators conceded and where they stood firm on USMCA
Alex is joined by Cyndee Todgham-Cherniak, Trade Lawyer with LexSage to discuss the new trade deal between Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, will replace NAFTA, which has been under renegotiation for more than a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2018 • 5min
Monologue: Jewish Groups want Activist Linda Sarsour banned from Canadian Public Speaking Events
Alex speaks about how Jewish Groups want activist Linda Sarsour banned from Canadian Public Speaking Events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2018 • 10min
Stories To Keep An Eye On: Corrections Canada Decision and NAFTA Talks
Alex is joined by Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block, to talk about some of the most newsworthy topics to keep an eye on, including Corrections Canada's decision on Terri-Lynne McClintic and the New NAFTA talks between Canada, United States and Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2018 • 14min
Kavanaugh Vote: How Will It Work And Has This Tainted Process?
Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Nunberg, former Trump campaign advisor, to talk about the Senate's vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh. How will this decision change the judicial system in the United States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2018 • 10min
Inspirational Speaker Files Complaint Against Two Hamilton Police Officers
Alex is joined by Talli Osborne, an inspirational speaker who has presented at TedX Toronto. Osborne was recently hit by an SUV while she was riding her mobility scooter. After police were called, she had a confrontation with aggressive officers who blamed her for the crash. As a result, she has filed a formal complaint with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
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Sep 29, 2018 • 16min
Counterpoint: Friday, September 28th, 2018
Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations, and Anthony Furey, Sun / Postmedia columnist & national comment editor.
Topics include:
Corrections Canada's decision to transfer Terri-Lynne McClintic to a minimum security healing lodge as well as the Senate's vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh after Trump ordered the FBI to conduct an investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2018 • 14min
Can A Manipulative Child Killer Possibly Be Ready For Min. Security In Such A Short Time?
Alex Pierson is joined by Oren Amitay, Registered Psychologist and Media Commentator, to talk about Terri-Lynne McClintic and Corrections Canada's decision to transfer her to a minimum security healing lodge. Knowing her history of violence and manipulation, can she really be ready for this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2018 • 8min
Global Top Talkers - Friday, September 28th, 2018
Today's Top Talkers are:
Mackay Taggart - News Director, Global News Toronto
and
Rick Zamperin - Assistant Program, News & Senior Sports Director, AM900 CHML.
Topics include: How Corrections Canada decided to transfer Terri-Lynne McClintic to a minimum security healing lodge, and our cyber security after the latest Facebook breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2018 • 12min
Promise Made, Promise Kept from Doug Ford's Conservatives
Alex Pierson is joined by Alan Carter, Anchor at Global News Toronto, Host of Focus Ontario and Queen's Park Bureau Chief, to talk about the promises made by Doug Ford during his election campaign. Ford's promises of bettering the sales and distribution of cannabis, as well as the ending of the Drive Clean initiative are discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


