On Point With Alex Pierson

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Devon Peacock, Executive Producer, 980 News in London and  Drex Wilcomes, host of The Shift on the Global News Radio network Topics include: Maxime Bernier quitting the Conservative party and wanting to start his own party and Doug Ford's 'snitch line' for teachers who defy sex ed curriculum.

Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Global News Chief Political Correspondent, David Akin, to discuss Maxime Bernier quitting the Conservative Party and potentially starting a new political party.

At a Believe to Achieve event today John Tory promised to continue to fight gun violence in the city. The organization`s founder Spider Jones speaks with guest host Arlene Bynon about the plan to curb guns going forward.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Canadia Lawyer and noted Terrorism Expert, David B Harris. They discuss breaking news that the leader of the Islamic State group has called for attacks on Canada and other Western countries in a new audio recording, the first attributed to him in nearly a year. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi urged the group’s followers to respond to recent defeats by carrying out bombings, stabbings and vehicular attacks, in his purported 55-minute speech titled “Give Glad Tidings to the Steadfast,” which was published by the group’s media wing on Wednesday.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by the CEO of the CNE, Virginia Ludy to discuss the ongoing labour dispute that could cost the CNE $1.5 million. 

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Media Relation Professional and Political Analyst, Alise Mills to discuss whether Conservative MP Maxime Bernier wants to see his own party or the rival Liberals form the next government. 

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by retired Toronto Fire Captain, Paul Campol discussing an explosion which claimed the life of a woman in Kitchener.

Joining guest host Arlene Bynon for this night's edition of Counterpoint are: John Mraz - Former Liberal war room director - political commentator and Bill Hutchison - Journalism professor at Seneca. Former broadcaster CTV - Small business man Tonight's topics include: Conservative Convention, Nafta Talks, and Doug Ford 

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Globe and Mail public affairs columnist Lawrence Martin to discuss the Republican Party`s election prospects and widening a criminal probe that has overshadowed Donald Trump’s presidency.

Registered Psychologist Dr. Oren Amitay speaks with guest host Arlene Bynon about the possibility that the Pennsylvania priests who abused children may have had psychological issues. 

Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with guest host Arlene Bynon about a Manpower survey that indicates Canadian companies are struggling to find skilled labourers. 

Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert from BTZLaw.ca, joins guest host Arlene Bynon to talk about some of the week's top law stories: - Mississauga restaurant bombing victims suing Bombay Bhel for being negligent prior to explosion - Man suspected of drunk driving in Richmond Hill crash that killed 21-year old woman says he's innocent - Paul Manafor found guilty on 8 counts in fraud trial

Joining guest host Arlene Bynon on this night's edition of CounterPoint are: Stephen LeDrew,  Toronto based lawyer and broadcaster. Served as President, Liberal Party of Canada   and Mike Van Soelen, Principal at Navigator, strategy and communications Topics include: Andrew Scheer's upcoming India trip, Canadian polling trends in regards to immigration, the big developments in the Trump case, and more. 

Former Executive Director of SQE Canada and education policy consultant Doretta Wilson joins guest host Arlene Bynon to talk about a study which said that children who do household chores are generally happier and more productive as young adults. 

Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief Mercedes Stephenson talks with guest host Arlene Bynon about various stories surrounding Andrew Scheer and his party before the upcoming Conservative convention. 

Former Republican congressman John Leboutillier speaks with guest host Arlene Bynon about the legal drama unfolding in the United States with Michael Cohen reaching a plea deal and Paul Manafort being found guilty in a fraud trial. 

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Scott Thompson from AM900 CHML in Hamilton and  Craig Needles from 980 News in London  Topics include: Trudeau declaring he will run in next year's election, Andrew Scheer visiting India, and more.   

Global News Radio Tech Expert Adam Oldfield joins Arlene Bynon to talk about some of the day's top tech stories including the resilient nature of radio and a crime spree involving unlocked phones. 

Guest host Arlene Bynon talks to Global News Radio Legal Expert Joseph Neuberger about what legal options victims have against the priests who abused them.

Joining guest host Arlene Bynon for this night's edition of Counterpoint are: Andy Stinton - Small business man and Dennis Matthews - Vice President at Enterprise Canada and former advertising advisor to PM Stephen Harper Tonight's topics include: the Toronto City Council battle and Justin Trudeau's battle against a heckler.