The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 16th. A different kind of year-ender as Bruce and Chantal focus on how 2022 may have changed our sense of democracy, leadership and country. And yes, we'll still have the predictable best this and that of '22 but we wanted to use most of our time to discuss some of the big issues that make Canada, Canada! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 10th. Some truly wonderful and sometimes emotional letters from you, listeners to The Bridge, about what Remembrance Day means to you. Even the Random Ranter gets in on the act with his thoughts. It's a special show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 21st. With the holiday season unfolding in front of us, these are the busiest days for the book-buying business. The man who used to be the most powerful person in the publishing world, Brad Martin, joins us to talk about the ins and outs of his business. Also a fabulous story about political opponents who show how things should happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 14th. Pierre Poilievre's first meeting with the media didn't go that well for either Poilievre or the media. What should be taken from the encounter? And can anyone win the political long game by attacking the media? And what would an SMT be without a little Donald Trump? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 19h. The long goodbye for Queen Elizabeth is over with her body now on its way to its final resting place at Windsor Castle. The end of an historic ten-day period since her passing. Today the Bridge deals with that with Andrew MacDougall joining us from London. But today's program also deals with issues surrounding journalism and its coverage of politicians. Andrew, a former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Stephen Harper helps us on that too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A different kind of year-ender as Bruce and Chantal focus on how 2022 may have changed our sense of democracy, leadership and country. And yes, we'll still have the predictable best this and that of '22 but we wanted to use most of our time to discuss some of the big issues that make Canada, Canada! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Its year-end time both for you through Your Turn and through the Random Ranter. And this is a very different Ranter, so get ready! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce’s take on the by election outcome versus the reality of national opinion. Also should the first ministers sit down on camera and do battle on health care? And farewell to Jim Carr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the year-end in sight, Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on the war in Ukraine takes a twist: questions for him from you. Including my favourite, "Brian what's your favourite book on war?" Plus 2022 has been a year of records, we list some of them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts pick up their conversation again, this time on a year-ender. Dropping their natural partisanship for our benefit, James and Gerry look at the top stories of the year from the perspective only they can give. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce and Chantal discuss the decision by Pierre Poilievre to scrum with the parliamentary press gallery after months of ignoring them. Why? And debating the Auditor General's power and impact. Plus when is a Greenbelt green and not grey? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ranter (should he be formerly known as "Random") has his take on the gun issue and so do you with Your Turn. Plus a lot of other issues from why red and blue in US politics, to Donald Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Liberals have introduced amendments to their Gun Legislation that have caused major opposition -- was that the plan all along? The Democrats win Georgia -- so what does that mean for Donald Trump? And if you're wondering, we are dealing with the AG's report on COVID spending on Good Talk on Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you thought trench warfare was something for the history books, think again. Just look at Ukraine. Brian Stewart brings us his regular Tuesday commentary on the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Also a great little story on End bits from the remotest part of the South Atlantic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Kate versus Harry and Meaghan. How serious is the royal battle and what damage will it cause? And can King Charles do anything to fix it. And, who cares anyway? Royal commentator Bonnie Brownlee is our guest.But first a story about Carey Price you probably did not know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce takes liberties and renames the Alberta Sovereignty Act in a lively discussion about the latest apparent blunder by Alberta's new government. But first Bruce and Chantal discuss new data about Canadian's feelings towards the convoy Inquiry -- did any minds change?Plus, Oath to the King -- yes or no? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of different issues on your mind this week from the convoy inquiry to safe injection sites to the tasty benefits of SPAM. And the Random Ranter is back with his take on each of Canada's major national leaders -- he doesn't hold back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the Alberta Sovereignty Act all hat and no cattle? Is Ottawa's response just performative? A classic Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth as Bruce Anderson joins for our regular Wednesday SMT. Plus Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a difference a year makes. Remember when autocracies had the edge on democracies -- that was in January. What about now? And then Brian Stewart joins with his regular weekly commentary with some news about Poland and its stature in Europe. Plus "endbits" you won't soon forget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a story behind that title above and you'll hear it on today's podcast. As for China, how serious is the situation for China's President Xi and is the world prepared for what might happen? Plus, new stories about air travel, words of the year, and all-time book-selling leaders. Sound like SPAM? We have that too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Journalists spent a lot of the past weeks covering the convoy commission but was the public actually following the story? Chantal and Bruce have a lot to say about the commission as it wraps up its major witness phase this week. What did we learn? What difference will it make? And the World Cup -- is the real story being glossed over? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of your thoughts on the book business following our episode earlier in the week. Plus the convoy inquiry. And then The Random Ranter returns with his thoughts on safe injection sites. He doesn't hold back on a topic that often causes strong feelings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino tells the convoy inquiry about the moment that was key for him as the Emergencies Act was about to be introduced to end the protest. Also, has Pierre Poilievre's statements on safe injection sites caused him new problems? Bruce Anderson and SMT has some answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary on the war in Ukraine and a new challenge from Russia that has the potential to change the balance of the conflict. Plus how do you block the sun to stop climate change? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the holiday season unfolding in front of us, these are the busiest days for the book-buying business. The man who used to be the most powerful person in the publishing world, Brad Martin, joins us to talk about the ins and outs of his business. Also a fabulous story about political opponents who show how things should happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a night of bizarre Twitter goings-on, Bruce and Chantal hold court on the future of Elon Musk and his 44 billion dollar gamble. Also up for discussion, can the RCMP commissioner survive the convoy inquiry? And how seriously should we take the toe to toe "confrontation" between Justin Trudeau and Xi Jinping? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of your letters on Your Turn on a variety of Issues from masks, to maps, to immigrant doctors. Plus the Random Ranter stands up to Elon Musk over Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So he's in the race for 2024 but what are his chances? Bruce Anderson joins for SMT with thoughts on Donald Trump and Mike Pence on a big week for both. And a seemingly simple idea from Pierre Poilievre may be just the way to make some people more comfortable with the Conservative leader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart's weekly commentary on Ukraine has a twist. After months of calls for Putin to be overthrown, Brian reports on new theories that suggest no matter what happens in the near, the world might be better with Putin IN power. Also, a new health study on what happens in the moments after your heart stops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covid is still with us but what has health experts worried is the spread of respiratory disease especially among youngsters in school. As a result, some authorities are suggesting that masks be put back on. No mandates, at least not yet. Dr Zain Chagla joins us. Plus, the world will be eight billion strong as of tomorrow. Good news or bad? And more with some pretty interesting "end bits". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It wasn't what Donald Trump and his band of deniers expected and they are still trying to figure out what happened. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on what those US midterm results should mean to Canadian Conservatives. Plus whither Canada-China relations? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some truly wonderful and sometimes emotional letters from you, listeners to The Bridge, about what Remembrance Day means to you. Even the Random Ranter gets in on the act with his thoughts. It's a special show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the time of this recording the results were still being counted and in fact may still be counted for a few days, or even weeks, yet. But one thing is clear: the Republican rout some expected in the US midterms did not happen. Bruce tries to clear the smoke and mirrors from the story. Also Doug Ford changes his plans to use the notwithstanding clause -- what does that say about his leadership. And more on our theme this week about "remembering". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a centuries-old tactic in war, to deceive your enemy. Is that what the Russians are up to in Ukraine? And if so are the Ukrainians falling victim to the strategy? Brian Stewart takes a look at the issue of deception, in another of his regular weekly columns. And Ted Barris drops by to talk about his new book, "The Battle of the Atlantic" as we continue our theme of "remembering" this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Remembrance Day coming up this Friday The Bridge devotes some time this week to "remembering". Beginning today with a feature interview with Tim Cook and the stories behind his terrific new First World War book, 'Life Savers and Body Snatchers". And among our end bits today, what do you think the most common dog name in Canada is? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three main topics on tap with Bruce and Chantal in this episode. First up, new data after the initial few weeks of the Convoy Inquiry, on how Canadians are feeling about the way the government handled the situation. And some pretty interesting testimony this week from the various convoy organizers. Then Doug Ford is using the notwithstanding clause to ensure that kids stay in strike-threatened schools in Ontario which could lead to a Supreme Court fight. And Ottawa drops its economic statement - what to make of it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Turn, emails, comments, questions on a wide range of topics this week, and of course our regular Thursday commentary from The Random Ranter. Issues from Doug Ford, to the monarchy, to Ukraine, to voter turnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The "smoke" is clearing inside what seems to have been a chaotic scene inside the convoy that shut down Ottawa earlier this year. Bruce Anderson has his take on the latest testimony from protestors themselves. And also, the latest soundings of what Canadians feel about inflation and Covid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was unthinkable a year ago but after what seems to have been a botched invasion of Ukraine, some Russian experts feel Russia could be on the brink. Our regular Tuesday commentator on the conflict, Brian Stewart, weighs in with his thoughts. Also, as we all get older some a Tuesday end bit on how we can improve our health -- it's simple but apparently effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The attack on Paul Pelosi in the US raises new questions about the level of public protection public officials get. In Canada, with examples of threats to public officials on the rise, should there be more protection? Former RCMP Deputy Commissioner P-Y Bourduas is our guest. And then as we get ready for the holiday book season, author Steve Paikin joins us to talk about his new book on Canada's 17th prime minister, John Turner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce and Chantal with their take on this week's hearings at the Commission of Inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act; how to fight inflation, the nuclear rebound, the monarchy in Canada and Elon Musk. A busy, busy lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dozens and dozens of emails answering the question posed the other day -- if there's one thing you would do to the CBC what would it be? Your thoughts, ideas and questions about the CBC headline the podcast today, and the Ranter pops by with his take on the Convoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and the Truth deal with the issue of Doug Ford and why the Ontario premier doesn't want to appear at the Commission into the Emergencies Act. Does he have something to hide? Plus what about Jagmeet Singh and his statement that even if Ottawa did something wrong in introducing the Act, he is unlikely to pull the NDOP support of the government? Plus, why such low voter turnout in local politics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary looks at Russia's latest battlefield decisions that show an invader in a combination of retreat and brutal attack. But first some thoughts on what the CBC might learn from the BBC's assessment of where it is after 100 years. And an end bit you will find interesting, and maybe rewarding! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about the new Alberta Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on the latest Covid wave. Plus, some "Good Housekeeping" tips on pumpkin carving. Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mess in the British parliament opens the door to a discussion about leadership, and how leaders are picked whether in Britain or in Canada. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that and a lot more including Chrystia Freeland's latest moves, and Pierre Poilievre's interview choices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vaccines, masks and Covid were central to a lot of your comments this week, but so were thoughts about how we define the "west" in Canada. Maybe the use of "Eh" or "Hey" gives us the answer! All this plus a new rant from the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liz Truss comes out swinging in Westminster today but is it enough? Can the British prime minister survive an onslaught of double-digit inflation plus attacks from inside and outside her own party? Bruce Anderson is here with that and a lot more (Danielle Smith, Ukraine and the Arctic) on Smoke, Mirrors and the Truth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart uses his weekly commentary to give us a sense of just what the Ukrainian resistance is doing to thwart the Russian invasion of their country. While the two armies face each other the resistance fighters operate at a very different level and it's having a major impact. And on "end bits" today, the world's oldest practising doctor! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covid Monday is back at least for this week on The Bridge. Many of you have been asking to bring one of our doctors back for an assessment of where we are on covid. Dr Lisa Barrett from Dalhouse University joins us with her take and its one you should listen to. Then it's over to London for a chat with the former Director of Communications for Stephen Harper, Andrew MacDougall, and his analysis on what's happened to Liz Truss and whether she can even survive this week only a month after getting the British PM's job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.