The Alex Pierson Show
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The decades old Christine Jessop cold case is solved, the opposition is still fighting to reopen the WE investigation, and has Big Tech taken censorship too far?
The lawyer of the wrongfully accused man in the Christine Jessop murder joins Alex to talk about the announcement from the police of the identification of the real killer. MP Michael Barret talks about the Liberal filibuster while the opposition continues to push for the WE scandal investigation to be reopened. And the American right is angry at Twitter and Facebook for limiting a story from the New York Post about Hunter Biden, should we all be worried about censorship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID restrictions are separating loved ones in their final moments, does a racist yearbook alteration qualify as a hate crime? And Ontario hydro prices are going up again.
Today Alex starts the show with a conversation with a bereavement educator about COVID restrictions keeping family members and loved ones from saying goodbye. Then she speaks with a criminal lawyer to find out if a racist alteration in a high school yearbook qualifies for criminal charges. Also, hydro prices in Ontario are going up November 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the pandemic the perfect time to fix the education system? An RCMP Montreal raid leads to China, and the Canadian man who tracked down Jon Cryer’s lost wedding ring.
Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of the Schoolhouse Consulting about using the pandemic to fix the issues in our education system. Then she speaks to Global News Investigative Journalist Sam Cooper about why the Canadian government is trying to keep details from an RCMP raid linked to China in Montreal secret. Then, she speaks to the professional ring finder who managed to track down Jon Cryer’s lost wedding ring in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The feds invest in Ford Motors’ electric overhaul, an AI pollster shows Trump leading in key areas, and some doctors urge and end to COVID-19 lockdowns
Alex begins with a conversation with Aaron Wudrick, the Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to talk about the federal government’s announcement to invest in Ford Motors’ electric vehicle overhaul, are the jobs worth the money? Then, an AI poll is showing a different situation for the American election than regular polls, could we see a repeat of 2016? And to finish off, Alex speaks with one of the doctors urging an end to COVID-19 lockdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new era for the Green Party, no more single-use plastics, and the halted WE investigation
Today on the podcast Alex has her first conversation with the new Green Party of Canada Leader, Annamie Paul about where she wants to take the party. Then she speaks with Dan McTeague about the coming single-use plastic ban that made moves today, and then she speaks with Tom Korski of Blacklock’s Reporting about why the NDPs voted against a further WE Charity investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the "she-cession" real? Children with autism are being left behind, a new rent relief program, and looking back at Eddie Van Halen's career
Today Alex is joined by Philip Cross, Senior fellow at McDonald Laurier institute to talk about the reality of the "she-cession", then she speaks to a father of two children with autism about how they are being left behind in the pandemic. She also speaks with Laura Jones from the CFIB to discuss the new rent relief program for small businesses, and music expert Alan Cross to look back on Eddie Van Halen's life after his loss to cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why we need to focus on living with COVID, the politics of school closures, and the price tag on pandemic loans
Alex starts with a conversation with a top Toronto doctor who says its time to focus on living with the virus instead of shutting down, then she speaks with journalist Alec MacGillis about the politics of school closures and how the kids are being left behind. And to finish the podcast, the Parliamentary Budget Officer joins to talk about the price tag on the pandemic loans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario starts pulling back as cases soar, Donald Trump is sent to the hospital after COVID diagnosis
Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex again on an incredibly busy news day. She starts with a conversation about the COVID situation in Ontario as Toronto calls for restrictions. Then she speaks with a journalist about the historic impact of Trump's COVID diagnosis. Plus, a conversation with a local author and medical student about her book "Patty and the Pandemic" that helps children understand the virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The feds invest $10 billion in infrastructure, can outdoor patios keep the restaurant industry afloat this winter? And has COVID changed our healthcare system for the better?
Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex tonight speaking first with the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure about the $10 billion announcement from the federal government. She's also joined by Restaurants Canada to talk about winterizing patios to help save the industry, and the president of the Ontario Medical Association to talk about how COVID has impacted the way we look at our healthcare system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The generation being left behind in the pandemic, police are abusing COVID data, and Erin O'Toole reacts to the Liberal's plans
Alex is joined by journalist Alec MacGillis to discuss his story about the generation of children that are being left behind as COVID continues to disrupt schools. Then she speaks about how the police are misusing COVID-19 data and why we should put a stop to it. And finally, the new Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole joins to react to the Liberal's plans and spending as we get into the second wave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is a fifteen minute COVID test coming to Canada? A man was fired from him job for his tattoos, and can businesses survive a second wave?
Alex speaks with Michelle Rempel Garner, the Shadow Minister for Industry and Economic Development about these new COVID tests that could give results in just 15 minutes. It sounds great but can Canada get them into action in any reasonable amount of time? It doesn’t look like it. Then she speaks to @freakyhoody a kindergarten teacher from France who lost his job over his tattoos. The man is covered from head to toe and has even surgically blackened his eyes, but should he have lost his job? Plus, Charles Kabouth joins to talk about the impact a second wave will have on the entertainment industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cases are up, is it time to shut down? How changes from the heritage ministry will affect your streaming services, and Trump's tax information is public the day before the first debate
Ontario set a record for COVID-19 cases today. Alex speaks to Dr. David Jacobs, Chair of the Coalition of Ontario Doctors to talk about what that means for Ontarians. She also speaks with Michael Taube, a columnist at Troy Media and Loonie Politics about the massive news week in American politics on the heels of the first presidential debate. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China is collecting people's pictures posted online, bankruptcies are on the rise, and a woman battling cancer is fighting to bring her fiancé into the country
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 25th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CERB is changing, what you need to know. Small business faces a tough recovery, and can the federal government afford the Throne Speech promises?
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect you, and response from the opposition
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Canadians want from the throne speech according to the polls, Van Morrison's controversial new protest song, and the tragic death of a 14-year-old horseback rider
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the head of the Public Health Agency actually resigned, aer electric vehicles as environmentally friendly as promised? And the poisoned letter sent to Trump came from Canada
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 21st, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok is officially banned in the US, a lawyer says his client contracted COVID after appearing at a hearing, and how and why do COVID conspiracy theories spread?
This is the ON Point with guest host Arlene Bynon podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A grieving mother speaks at the funeral for husband and three kids, and how the Liberal spending plan will affect your wallet
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 17th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID tests are coming to pharmacies, a possible lawsuit alleges NHL, junior hockey are exploiting teens, and how a fugitive suspected of Ontario mob murders wound up dead in Mexico.
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The US drops tariffs on Canada, Toronto police say the city may have another serial killer, and can we pay for Trudeau's upcoming Throne Speech promises?
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Did Canada also downplay COVID? Why the new federal internet regulations are being kept secret, and why the Bahrain-Israel peace deal is good for the world
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 14th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The federal government moves to regulate online giants to add CanCon, an artists story from COVID denial to art honouring the heroes, and why women are leaving their jobs more in the pandemic
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 11th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The WE scandal continues to unfold as the charity pulls out of Canada, a survivor speaks about World Suicide Day, and the women who created gender reveal parties has a message for parents
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 10th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: An internal government memo talks about the lack of pandemic preparedness, how sewage can help us track COVID, and the economic impact a second shutdown could have
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 9th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Bringing school choice to Ontario, the lasting impact COVID will have on our kids, and a horrifying video circulating on TikTok
This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 8rh, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Are we about to see a massive financial and social overhaul in Canada? The CNE may not come back, what does that mean for Canadian music? And, an iconic Toronto restaurant closes due to COVID
This is the ON Point podcast with guest host Arlene Bynon Thursday, September 3rd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Is there enough custodial staff at schools to keep up with COVID measures? Ontario is doubling the approvals for pot shops, and Putin's opposition was poisoned
This is the On Point podcast with guest host Arlene Bynon Wednesday September 2nd 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Why it's time to think about new commemorative statues in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns in Kenosha
This is the On Point podcast, guest hosted by Arlene Bynon for Tuesday, September 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Teachers unions are filing a complaint with the labour board, is now the time for basic income? And, why plastic surgeries are on the rise in COVID
This is the On Point podcast with guest host Arlene Bynon Monday August 31st 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Canada’s GDP falls nearly 40% between April and June, the fight between Canadian food suppliers and grocery stores, and supporting Canadian small businesses online
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, August 28th 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: How to turn symbolism into action against racism, and why are wealthy Canadians taking so much in COVID aid?
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson Podcast Thursday, August 27, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Hundreds of millions for a former Liberal MP to develop ventilators hasn't resulted in anything yet, the federal government has still yet to secure any vaccines, and major sports players are boycotting games in solidarity with BLM
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday August 26 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The scary truth about human trafficking in Ontario, a former pro hockey player's fight for justice in son's stabbing death, and inside the Chinese military attack on Nortel
This is the On Point podcast Tuesday, August 25th 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: What does O'Toole need to do that Scheer couldn't? Canada's green economy, and why COVID has court cases being thrown out
This is the On Point podcast Monday August 24th 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AUG 21-ON POINT PODCAST with guest host Arlene Bynon
Arlene Bynon in for Alex Pierson, with ON POINT, In the podcast today we talk about…. A good news announcement about PPE procurement with the Premier and the federal government, the impact of CERB and EI for Canadians and businesses, and USA voting for Americans living in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ON POINT PODCAST - THU AUG 20
Today with Alex Pierson, in the ON POINT podcast we talk about….The youngest man in Canada to be put on ventilator for COVID-19, addiction, drug policy, and safe supply sites in Toronto, as well as the Conservative leadership race that will wrap up this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Why the Prime Minister prorogued parliament
This the On Point podcast with Alex Pierson for Wednesday, August 19th. Alex is joined by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre to discuss why his party thinks bureaucrats were nudged by political staffers to pick the WE charity for the now cancelled multi million dollar student program after documents were released today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has prorogued parliament in what Poilievre is calling a cover up after Trudeau and now former finance minister Bill Morneau failed to recuse themselves from the deal after it was discovered they both had family ties to the organization. Alex is also joined by Dr. David Jacobs of the Ontario Specialists Association, to discuss ongoing concerns of parents as kids prepare to return to school in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Why Chrystia Freeland was named Finance Minister
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast for Tuesday, August 18th: Alex is joined by former chief of staff for Stephen Harper, Jeni Byrne, and Dr. David Jacobs of the Ontario Specialists Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Why Bill Morneau resigned as Finance Minister
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast for Monday, August 17th: Alex is joined by former MP for York-Simcoe and government house leader and strategist Peter Van Loan, and former Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition, Bob Richardson, to discuss the resignation of now former Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The Education Minister joins to talk about back to school, WE can lobby now apparently, and how Fortnite is taking on Apple and Google
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Friday, August 14th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Toronto-registered websites of al-Qaeda were taken offline, an historic deal between Israel and UAE, and Phil Collins is back on the charts thanks to a YouTube react video
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Thursday, August 13th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The ombudsman is investigating federal finances, who is Mark Carney and what does he want to do with our economy, and is tipping over?
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Wednesday, August 12th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: More vile attacks on Catherine McKenna, WE scandal updates, and Canadian prank YouTubers are ignoring COVID restrictions
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Tuesday, August 11th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: A Quebec company contracted to make PPE still hasn't made anything, a pro-democracy media tycoon in Hong Kong has been arrested, and the Lebanese PM steps down
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Monday, August 10th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: The July job numbers show more progress bouncing back, should we pay for former Governors General expenses? And Canada’s retaliation to Trump’s new tariffs
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Friday, August 7th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the podcast: Keeping the Lebanese government away from Beirut foreign aid, Saudi Arabian hit men sent to Canada, and the Trump announces new aluminum tariffs on Canada
This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Thursday, August 6th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aid for Beirut must not go through the Lebanese government
"Help us topple them." Carmen Geha is an activist and associate professor of public administration at the American University of Beirut. She joins Alex to explain the situation in Lebanon, and how the world can help the citizens recover, and rebuild without corruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Point with Alex Pierson: The Podcast
Today on the podcast today, Canada has announced they have locked down deals on the coronavirus vaccines, SNC is building a factory to make PPE in Canada, and a new study that suggests Canadians could face huge increases in mental health issues in the years post-COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trudeau speaks before the finance committee about the WE scandal
Pierre Poilievre is the Shadow Minister of Finance, he questioned the Prime Minister today about WE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices