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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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    Why are the federal managers billing taxpayers to coach how to answer questions at parliamentary committees? Tom Korski at Blacklocks reporter joins guest host Kevin Vuong on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 11:32


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    How can Canadians stretch every penny amidst the increasing costs of groceries? Kathleen Cassidy , couponer, Founder of living on a loonie, joins Kevin Vuong on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 10:41


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    What is the history of Iran before the current regime- Goldie Ghamari, Former MPP Carlton , political analyst and human rights Activist joins Kevin Vuong on this episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 20:16


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    Cannabis consumption has been linked to mental health issues like anxiety and depression, Dr Andre McDonald chats with guest host Kevin Vuong on this subject.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 11:04


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    What has changed between the public and private sector? Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 13:27


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    Why is Carney risking so much with China? Are you being spied on? Sandra Watson Parcels– expert on in China's economy and strategic goals joins Alex Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 13:16


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    Elections, Influence, and Silence: Are Canada's Democratic Norms Slipping? Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex on this conversation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 10:34


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    Is the city considering accessibility for people with disabilities during snow clearance? Are you doing your part? David Lepofsky, disability advocate joins Alex on this conversation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 13:34


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    Has Canada taken land Acknowledgement too far, Dr Andrea Wagner -Associate Professor of Political Science and former Jean Monnet Chair chats with Alex Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 13:00


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    Why can the US have a trade deal with China but Canada can't? Dennis Molinaro-former national security analyst, author of Under Assault chats with Alex Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 12:07


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    Can we trust RCMP to share Data with China, Sam Cooper from The Bureau and Author of Willful Blindness joins Alex to talk all things Ryan wedding and China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 21:36


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    Ryan wedding captured, but are the streets really safe from organized crime? Scott Curtis, former FBI special agent and Paul Palango, author 22 murders, join Alex Pierson on this conversation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 22:14


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    If Carney's speech is such a masterclass, will he deliver it here?Mark Warner—Canadian and American international trade lawyer joins Alex on this conversation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 21:15


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    Can someone wearing Meta glasses record you without consent? What the rise of smart glasses mean for your privacy, Mohit Rajhans - Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca chats with Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 12:59


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    What caused the wild fire at Jasper National Park? who and what is to blame? Tom Korski , Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 11:35


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    What do Canadians need to know about the new bond the government is forming with China? Michael Kovrig, Canadian geopolitical advisor, analyst, writer, and former diplomat breaks this down with Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 21:18


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    What do the new inflation numbers mean? Kris Simms with the Canadian tax federation joins Alex Pierson to explain the numbers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 21:49


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    What Happens After You Go Viral at 11? Sam Salvo Tells Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 15:20


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    Is Canada changing its Foreign Policy? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 12:13


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    Inside the Boeing Settlement: Lawyer Clifford on the Case That Took Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 13:11


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    The Reality for Women Under Iran's Islamic Regime — with Nazanin Afshin-Jam McKay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 21:50


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    What does diversified trade look like with China? Dennis Molinaro joins Alex Pierson on this episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 22:37


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    At what point will Donald Trump step in on the Iran situation? Imam Tawhidi, Imam of Peace join Alex Pierson on this episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 13:37


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    Who Pays When Student Loans Are Written Off? Canadians Spent $200M in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 9:40


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    Should cropping, debarking, declawing be outlawed? Isolde Ryan, a breeder of Dobermans joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 34:13


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    What's going to stop more Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from coming to Canada? Kaveh Sharooz- Senior Fellow at Macdonald Laurier institute joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 12:26


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    Will Donald Trump be the solution to the Iranian regime protests? Bill Roggio- Sr Fellow and editor Foundation Defense of Democracies joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 13:58


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    What is happening in Iran? Many have taken to the streets in protests, could this be the end of a regime and a start of something new? Salman Sima , formerly imprisoned in Iran joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 15:07


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    What do Cartel women really do? Deborah Bonello -Investigative journalist, editor and author of Narcas, The secret rise of women in Latin America's Sinaloa cartel joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 20:30


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    Do you trust federal agencies? are you in the 22 per cent? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 10:56


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    Who is funding these protests? Warren Kinsella President of Daisy Group, former political strategist for Jean Chretien-Author—The hidden hand—joins Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 12:50


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    How is a government MP allowed to have another job with a foreign country? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this conversation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 11:25


    Freeland says she'll step down from her position advising Canada on Ukraine but stays on as MP while advising Zelensky. Not only is this unheard of, it breaks several rules. Including a 5 yr cooling off period Cabinet Min must take Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Neighbour from hell, Michele from Welland shares her experience with the Welland Police shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 13:06


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    What will it take to keep criminals away? Larry Brock— MP for Brantford- Shadow Minister for Justice and the Attorney General of Canada Joins Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 12:19


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    Project Neapolitant exposed ISIS-related terrorism plots in Toronto : Mubin Shaikh chats with Alex Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 14:03


    Alex and Mubin talk about new fears in the wake of extreme rise in terror plots in the country especially directed towards Jews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Were there signs that the Reiner family saw before the tragedy? Cece Woods, friend of the Reiner family joins Alex on this discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 14:24


    Were there signs that the Reiner family saw before the tragedy? Cece Woods, friend of the Reiner family joins Alex Pierson on this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Cabinet advisor Amira Elghawaby secretly paid $80,000 for pro-Palestine research to counter alleged “disinformation” by MPs; Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this topic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 11:47


    Cabinet advisor Amira Elghawaby secretly paid $80,000 for pro-Palestine research to counter alleged “disinformation” by MPs; Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson on this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Is Anti-Jewish terror attack in Canada imminent? Marc Norman- retired vice chief of defense staff joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 13:31


    Is Anti-Jewish terror attack in Canada 'imminent'? Marc Norman- retired vice chief of defense staff joins Alex Pierson on this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Paralegal offering pro bono services to first-time offenders arrested for stealing groceries, Good or Bad, Jeramy J. Silverstein chats with Alex Pierson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:26


    Paralegal offering pro bono services to first-time offenders arrested for stealing groceries, Good or Bad, Jeramy J. Silverstein chats with Alex Pierson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Attorney General Sean Fraser says he will spend the winter consulting faith leaders on a proposal to prohibit hate speech, Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 12:37


    Attorney General Sean Fraser says he will spend the winter consulting faith leaders on a proposal to prohibit hate speech Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Remembering the life of prolific Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner after their tragic murder. Cece Wood joins Alex on this chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 16:23


    Remembering the life of prolific Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner after their tragic murder. Cece Wood joins Alex on this chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Why can't police seem to arrest protesters who cross the legal line for protests? Caryma S'ad joins Alex Pierson on this topic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:33


    Mayor Chow claims police aren't laying charges against protesters because lawyers for the police chief tell him not to bother, if the police only prosecute sure win cases, do we need psychics in the department. Caryma S'ad joins Alex Pierson on this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Should you be worried about the government having all your personal information with the GC wallet? Jon Carpay from Justice Centre for Constitutional affairs joins Alex on this discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 11:01


    Should you be worried about the government having all your personal information with the GC wallet? Jon Carpay from Justice Centre for Constitutional affairs joins Alex on this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Increased radicalization is leading to a lot of insecurities in Canada, Phil Gurski from Borealis Risk Assessment/former CSISS joins Alex on this Topic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 12:31


    Increased radicalization is leading to a lot of insecurities in Canada, Phil Gurski from Borealis Risk Assessment/former CSISS joins Alex on this Topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Rising Antisemitism and Political Silence: Michael Westcott from Allies for strong Canada chats with Alex Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 12:04


    After Bondi Beach shooting, there are bigger questions about what Canadian leaders are doing to make sure this doesn't happen home, and why are people afraid to confront the real problem, Alex talks with Michael Westcott, Chief Executive Officer of Allies for strong Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Should there be an age restriction for kids to buy energy drinks? New Brunswick mom joins Alex on this discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 13:31


    Should there be an age restriction for kids to buy energy drinks? New Brunswick mom shares her traumatizing experience when her 10-year-old daughter got seizures from consuming energy drinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    When will the Bill be passed, Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this episode passed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 12:10


    The Department of Health confirmed it charged taxpayers an undisclosed sum for crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia under its “safe supply” program. Managers had flatly denied it under questioning October 2 by Conservative MP Dan Mazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Miriam Mattova joins Alex Pierson and recounts the moment she was thrown out of uber by a driver for being Jewish Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 12:27


    Have you ever been thrown out of Uber because you are Jewish, Miriam Mattova shares her experience after she was thrown out of her uber ride by a driver for being Jewish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Miriam Mattova joins Alex Pierson and recounts the moment she was thrown out of uber by a driver for being Jewish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 11:19


    Have you ever been thrown out of Uber because you are Jewish, Miriam Mattova shares her experience after she was thrown out of her uber ride by a driver for being Jewish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What is Mark Carney up to now? Alex chats with Blacklocks reporter about the million foreign students allowed into the workforce.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 11:13


    What is Mark Carney up to now? Alex chats with Blacklocks reporter about the million foreign students allowed into the workforce and many other topics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Would you want your kid to google you? Karen Stintz joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 42:05


    Would you want your kid to google you? Karen Stintz joins Alex Pierson on this discussion. Tune in Monday to Friday 12-3 pm ET to catch The Alex Pierson Show live on 640 Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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