The Alex Pierson Show

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Did Doug Ford do the right thing in invoking the Notwithstanding Clause? Sep 15, 2018

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From former prime ministers to current heads of government, everyone is offering their opinion on Premier Doug Ford's use of the Notwithstanding Clause. Former Premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall, joins Alex to offer his opinion on the matter.

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Counterpoint: Friday, September 15th, 2018 Sep 15, 2018

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Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations and Anthony Furey, Sun/Postmedia columnist and national comment editor for today's counterpoint.

Topics include: It's a back and fourth as both past and present politicians agree and disagree with Doug Ford, one of the nation's top criminal defence lawyers has also weighed in on the Ford power grab, Jian Ghomeshi seeks a second chance and Maxime Bernier channels his inner Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson as he unveils the name of a new political party.

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Activism in politics and how it is hurting our country. Sep 15, 2018

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Alex is joined by Catherine Swift, a representitve from Working Canadians, to talk about the protests inside Queen's Park that saw members of the official opposition escorted off the floor of the legislature.

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Is it too soon for a Jian Ghomeshi comeback? Sep 15, 2018

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Employment litigator and women's rights advocate, Kathryn Marshall, joins Alex to discuss how the criminal case centred around Ghomeshi set the stage for the Me Too Movement. As well, does this New York book review essay mark too early of a comeback for the disgraced former broadcaster?

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A look ahead to this Sunday's West Block Sep 15, 2018

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Alex is joined by Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, to talk about Maxime Bernier and his new political party, a preview of Stephenson's interview with Premier Doug Ford and what awaits MP's as they gear up to flock back to Parliament Hill on Monday.

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Canada's on a new kind of mission in Mali - mixing peacekeeping with counterterrorism Sep 14, 2018

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Durham Conservative MP, Erin O'Toole joins Alex to talk about Canada's intervention in peace operations in West Africa.

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Plastic Surgeon in Montreal Performs Canada's First Face Transplant Sep 14, 2018

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Dr. Daniel Borsuk joins Alex to talk about the revolutionary procedure he performed on a man who lost his face in a hunting accident seven years ago.

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Toronto's woman's Facebook account cloned, photos of teen girls requested Sep 14, 2018

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Global News reporter Caryn Lieberman joins On Point to talk about an investigation by Toronto Police focusing on a scam targeting young women.

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Counterpoint: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 Sep 14, 2018

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Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Hill+Knowlton, Liberal and Melissa Lantsman, Hill+Knowlton, Conservative for today's counterpoint.

Topics include: Former NDP MP Erin Weir back in the hunt for a seat in the legislature, Toronto City Council is ready to take the Ontario PC Government to court, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister doesn't mince words when talking about Donald Trump and Andrea Horwath is the centre of attention following several insensitive tweets.

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Former NDP MP Erin Weir seeking his party's nomination for the second time Sep 14, 2018

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Months after his removal from the NDP caucus following sexual assualt allegations, former MP Erin Weir, joins Alex to discuss his bid for the New Democratic nomination in Regina.

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