On Point With Alex Pierson
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A new voice and a fresh perspective. Join the conversation, with ON Point with Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto.With 20 years in the field, and behind an anchor desk, Alex is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. An in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines.ON Point with Alex Pierson airs weeknights from 7 to 10 p.m. on 640 Toronto.
Episódios
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![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]()
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
09/10/2020 Duração: 42minAlex 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
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![A new era for the Green Party, no more single-use plastics, and the halted WE investigation]()
A new era for the Green Party, no more single-use plastics, and the halted WE investigation
08/10/2020 Duração: 42minToday 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
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![Is the she-cession real? Children with autism are being left behind, a new rent relief program, and looking back at Eddie Van Halens career]()
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
07/10/2020 Duração: 48minToday 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
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![Why we need to focus on living with COVID, the politics of school closures, and the price tag on pandemic loans]()
Why we need to focus on living with COVID, the politics of school closures, and the price tag on pandemic loans
05/10/2020 Duração: 41minAlex 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
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![Ontario starts pulling back as cases soar, Donald Trump is sent to the hospital after COVID diagnosis]()
Ontario starts pulling back as cases soar, Donald Trump is sent to the hospital after COVID diagnosis
03/10/2020 Duração: 32minArlene 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
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![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?]()
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?
02/10/2020 Duração: 27minArlene 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
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![The generation being left behind in the pandemic, police are abusing COVID data, and Erin OToole reacts to the Liberals plans]()
The generation being left behind in the pandemic, police are abusing COVID data, and Erin O'Toole reacts to the Liberal's plans
01/10/2020 Duração: 45minAlex 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
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![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?]()
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?
30/09/2020 Duração: 44minAlex 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
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![Cases are up, is it time to shut down? How changes from the heritage ministry will affect your streaming services, and Trumps tax information is public the day before the first debate]()
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
29/09/2020 Duração: 39minOntario 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
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![China is collecting peoples pictures posted online, bankruptcies are on the rise, and a woman battling cancer is fighting to bring her fiancé into the country]()
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
26/09/2020 Duração: 39minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 25th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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?]()
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?
24/09/2020 Duração: 39minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect you, and response from the opposition]()
What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect you, and response from the opposition
24/09/2020 Duração: 01h03minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![What Canadians want from the throne speech according to the polls, Van Morrisons controversial new protest song, and the tragic death of a 14-year-old horseback rider]()
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
23/09/2020 Duração: 35minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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]()
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
22/09/2020 Duração: 39minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 21st, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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?]()
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?
19/09/2020 Duração: 36minThis is the ON Point with guest host Arlene Bynon podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![A grieving mother speaks at the funeral for husband and three kids, and how the Liberal spending plan will affect your wallet]()
A grieving mother speaks at the funeral for husband and three kids, and how the Liberal spending plan will affect your wallet
18/09/2020 Duração: 40minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 17th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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.]()
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.
17/09/2020 Duração: 43minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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 Trudeaus upcoming Throne Speech promises?]()
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?
16/09/2020 Duração: 38minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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]()
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
15/09/2020 Duração: 41minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 14th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![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]()
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
11/09/2020 Duração: 43minThis is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 11th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
