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ON Point with Alex Pierson is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has 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 ON Point with Alex Pierson and never mi…

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    Playing Catch-Up: Will police crack down on protests after pressure builds ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 10:55


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    Human Error or system failure? can AI make Air Traffic safer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 17:15


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    Warning Signs Ignored? Inside the Growing Number of Close Calls at LaGuardia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 13:19


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    After the LaGuardia Plane Crash: What Legal Options Do Victims and Families Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 9:40


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    Inside One of the World's Most Stressful Jobs: How Hard Is It to Be an Air Traffic Controller?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 11:32


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    From Bounties to Denials: Is Canada Ignoring Real Foreign Threats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 16:43


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    No ICE in Toronto — But They Don't Operate Here Anyway: What Is This Motion Really About?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 9:55


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    $60 Million Risk: Did Hollywood Bet Too Big on an Influencer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 17:58


    w3.5 million $ per episode. 65 million per season. 6-10 million.  2-3 million. Loss of 60 million cancelling the season.  Mormon wives-  651 million minutes watched in 4 days on HULU. Very cheap to make – BUT up to 30 million in losses if it is also cancelled.  Taylor Frankie paul has 7 million followers.  Worth up to 3 million.                                                                           Lost cinnabon brand. Meta content deal. Bachelorette. Future endorsements. Is this the risk of banking on an influencer? Disney brand? They knew what they were getting into bed with.. They knew she had been charged. They didn't mind then– only when video surfaces?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Doug Ford's Ticket Resale Ban: Consumer Protection or Policy That Misses the Mark?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 11:09


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    Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What Can Canada Actually Do — And Should It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 20:37


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    Power, Accountability, and Influence: Who Controls the Narrative in Canada Right Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 19:45


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    When Trust Is Broken Inside Government — And Growth Is Slowing — What Does That Mean for Canadians?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 12:35


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    If a High-Risk Child Killer Admits He Could Reoffend, Why Is He Being Granted Release — And What Does That Say About the System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 19:27


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    In the Wake of the Zameer Case, Are Calls for a Judicial Apology About Accountability — Or Do They Cross a Line?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 11:50


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    Two Standards of Speech? Why Some Get Policed and Others Don't. Ryan O'Connor — Partner at Taylor Mergui law group joins Alex.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 12:04


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    Never Again? The Lasting Damage of Pandemic School Shutdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 11:03


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    Cleared of Collusion: What Happens Next in the Zameer Case?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 23:05


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    Two Tigers in the Suburbs — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 12:09


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    Does the Charter Now Protect Terror Propaganda?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 11:02


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    16 U.S. offices, yet Ottawa turns to a consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 9:53


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    Jets at Billy Bishop: Is the Noise Argument Running Out of Air? David  Brown - Charter Director at Eclipse Air Charter joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 10:35


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    Sleeper Cells and the Charter: Is Canada Too Soft on Security?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 20:05


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    Political Violence and Security Fears: What's Happening in Canada?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 19:47


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    Tree Planting in the Defence Budget? Inside Ottawa's NATO Spending Math — and the Push to ‘Modernize' the Order of Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 10:00


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    Drones Over Jets: Is Canada Ready for the Future of Warfare?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 19:45


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    Sleeper Cells and Cyberwar: Could Iran Strike Back at Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 10:54


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    Synagogue Attacks and Empty Promises: What Actually Changes Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 9:34


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    Synagogue Attacks and Empty Promises: What Actually Changes Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 10:34


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    Trade vs National Security: Is Canada Making a Risky Bet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 11:04


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    War, Gas Prices, and Taxes: Why Canadians Are Paying More at the Pump

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 11:26


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    MAID or Medicine? Is Assisted Dying Replacing Health Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 20:33


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    She Asked for Help: Why Was Nancy Grewal Not Protected?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 10:54


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    How much is Cart theft costing businesses in North America? Trevor Green from Trevor carts chats with Alex Pierson on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 11:42


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    Brace for Cyberwar: What Iranian Cyber Attacks Could Mean for Canadians

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 10:49


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    Doing Business with India: Pragmatic Move or Policy Compromise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 11:41


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    Iran Conflict Driving Fuel Surge — Are Higher Grocery Prices Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 10:40


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    John Tory Steps Aside: What Happens Next in Toronto's Mayoral Race?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 21:08


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    Why do most Canadians in federal focus groups predict the country will fall into recession? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski chats with Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 10:36


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    What can be expected after several leaders of the Iranian regime were taken out by Israel and Us military? Rick Hillier- Retired general and former Chief of Defence staff of Canada chats with Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 11:33


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    Is Canada's Sex Offender Registry Working — Or Overreaching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 11:12


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    What needs to change for Jewish Synagogues to be safe? Noah shack- CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs joins Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 11:31


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    Thousands of Iranians in the diaspora celebrate the death of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khameini, is this the beginning of a new regime for Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 12:03


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    Accountability and Power: Gloria Allred on the Clintons' Latest Comments.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 13:11


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    Betting on Addiction: How Online Gambling Is Hitting Young Men Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 12:14


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    What is Pierre Poilievre's plan on Canada and United States of America trade relations? Ariella Kimmel— President, Strategic Communications and Development for Winston Wilmont joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:44


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    Can Families Survive Another 6% Jump in Food Prices? Sylvain Charlebois- The food Professor chats with Alex .

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:26


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    Are We Undermining Our Best Defense Against Prison Smuggling? Paul Palango- Author and Investigative Journalist Specializing in Canadian Policing and Justice chats with Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 20:53


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    Should TTC Constables be given more powers to tackle drug addicts on the subway or should that be left to Toronto Police? Clayton Campbell– President -Toronto Police Association joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 11:16


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    Cracks in the System: Refugee Fraud, Drug Failures and Costly Rail Dreams, Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski chats with Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 11:58


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    Are Canadians doomed to be in debt forever, it is tax season, how can you make a dent on that huge debt? Paul Ihnatiuk - Vice President, Licensed Insolvency Trustee joins Drex

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 11:45


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    Returning from Puerto Vallarta, Marc Edge recounts his experience during the Cartel and army stand off in Mexico.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 11:11


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