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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Sep 12, 2018 • 13min
Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to invoke notwithstanding clause
Alex is joined by Howard Anglin, Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation to discuss the implcations of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to go over the Superior Court's ruling to cut Toronto City Council from 47 to 25. Will there be a ripple effect from this decision? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2018 • 17min
Counterpoint: Monday, September 11th, 2018
Alex is joined by Mike Van Soelen, Principil at Navigator, communications strategist and commentator, and Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer and broadcaster, for today's Counterpoint.
Topics include: The continued fallout of the legislation to slash Toronto City Council in half, NAFTA on the brink of falling apart, Trudeau warns Canadians about consuming weed prior to travel and how would you feel if your home was being robbed and the police did nothing to stop it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2018 • 12min
CASE AND POINT with Lorne Honickman
Fresh off his announcement to invoke the notwithstanding clause against a Superior Court ruling, Ontario Premier Doug Ford now faces Greenpeace Canada in court over the repeal of cap and trade.
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One of the wealthiest Indigenous businessmen in the country is also in court attempting to have a child support case determined by Indigenous laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2018 • 10min
9/11 memorial ceremonies honour victims on 17th anniversary of attacks
On the 17th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, Alex is joined by Maureen Basnicki, husband of Ken Basnicki, who was killed when the North Tower collapsed on September 11th 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2018 • 9min
Free Speech Under Attack: Controversial Nova Scotia Professor Rick Mehta Fired After Fire Storm Over Comments
ON Point guest host, Anthony Furey, is joined by Oren Amitay, registered Psychologist, DocAmitay.com to talk about free speech and whether or not professor Rick Mehta's firing was just. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2018 • 12min
Doug Ford To Invoke Notwithstanding Clause To Override Toronto Council Cut Ruling
Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert, joins guest host, Anthony Furey, to discuss the legality of Premier Ford's announcement to invoke the 'notwithstanding clause'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2018 • 9min
Judge Rejects Doug Ford's Proposal To Slash Size of City Council
ON Point guest host Anthony Furey, is joined by Councillor Joe Mihevc - Ward 21 St. Pauls, to discuss the implications on city council after the ruling from the judge. Councillor Mihevc represents one of the wards that would have been removed from city council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2018 • 18min
Counterpoint: Monday, September 10th, 2018
ON Point guest host, Anthony Furey, is joined by Andy Stinton, Producer of Canadian Music Week, and Michael Diamond, campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Strategy Group, for today's Counterpoint.
Topics include: Judge rejecting Doug Ford's slash to city council, controversy regarding Serena Williams at the U.S. Open and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2018 • 12min
Doug Ford Interviewed After Judge Rejects Slash To City Council
Guest host, Anthony Furey, is joined by Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, to discuss the court ruling that Ford cannot cut the size of city council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2018 • 10min
Trans puppet named Julian to help young kids exploring gender issues
Registered Psychologist, Dr. Oren Amitay joins Alex to talk about what a Montreal-based organization has unveiled to help young children understand important issues such as gender-identity, self-expression and acceptance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
