The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

The uproar surrounding the decision by the US Supreme Court over the future of abortion in that country has brought new focus to the question of how different are we in Canada on the way we make these decisions. Bruce Anderson is by with his SMT focus on that, and similar questions about another very different issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unprecedented leak of a draft decision by the United States Supreme Court has shocked the legal community and abortion rights advocates. Basically, the leak suggests that the Court has decided to overturn Roe vs Wade, the 1970's decision to legalize abortion in the US.Some opening thoughts on that. Plus the legacy of Guy Lafleur; and then Brian Stewart drops by with the latest on the "spy wars" that have dominated the Russia-Ukraine story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Missing the forest for the trees. It's a common mistake we all make when looking at big issues and right now there's little bigger than Ukraine. So what's going on in the background while we are focused on refugees and fighting in the foreground? That's the question today and Dr Janice Stein, the internationally respected Canadian foreign affairs analyst is our guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce is away this week and Rob Russo joins in with Chantal on what was a very interesting week. What did those three topics have in common and why were all three important? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the focus through the Ukraine war has been on Russia's invasion, it's clear now that the Ukraine forces are now starting not to just defend, but also to move into Russia with attacks of their own. Brian Stewart is with us again today with his take on this development. Also some of your reactions to the Moore-Butts conversation from earlier this week. 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 huge purchase but why. Elon Musk is no dummy, so why this move and what's he really thinking? Bruce Anderson puts the SMT microscope on the Twitter deal and what it may mean for a social media future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At a time when a lot of people are wondering about the changing nature of the media landscape, The Bridge raises some questions. What and who do people trust to get their information? What is truth and who gives it? Author, former journalist and former political advisor Bill Fox is our guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If there are two guys who can "bring it" in a non-partisan conversation about Canadian politics it’s these two. One Conservative, one Liberal. Today's topic is Canada on the world stage - is there a common approach and should there be a common approach no matter who is in power? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal and Bruce debate just what kind of treatment the media is giving Conservative Leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre and compare it to the treatment Donald Trump got in 2016. Fair or unfair? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart us back with his latest commentary on the Ukraine war. In this episode, the veteran foreign correspondent focuses on the sinking of the Russian Black Sea flagship, the “Moscow”. To Brian, this story has been underreported. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back on The Bridge after ten days off and we get right to it with a major interview with Dr Isaac Bogoch. The Bridge is known for blunt talk and no one is better at it than Dr Bogoch. Covid is everywhere yet many of us seem disinterested. What now? 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 The Bridge: Special with an episode that last aired on December 23rd. The Kaleb Dahlgren Story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on Dec 7th. This is fun. The documentary made from archival film by director Peter Jackson about the Beatles just months before their breakup is rich in content. How rich? George Stroumboulopoulos is our guest in this really fascinating interview about the "fab four". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 8th. Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good reviews, and, at the same time, some surprisingly good reviews from places you might not expect. So what should we make of that? 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 February 15th. This is a fabulous and important discussion to have with two normally political foes engaging in a thoughtful, for the most part non partisan discussion about current leadership patterns. Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau Principal Secretary Gerry Butts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 28th. General Andrew Leslie knows what its like to be in battle. The former Canadian Army General knows what its like to deal with the Russians too. His thoughts on Ukraine, Putin, NATO and Canada are blunt and worth listening to. Also our regular Monday COVID update ... it's not good. Say hello to the new wave -- its already here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 4th. A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae. At issue: whether its right to negotiate with a proven liar and war criminal, in this case, Vladimir Putin. Why do it, and if you do, why trust him? 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 March 22nd. One of the world's most celebrated historians, Margaret Macmillan, puts the Ukraine war in context -- is it already a world war? And Brian Stewart drops by with his regular Tuesday commentary on what is missing in the coverage of the war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good reviews, and, at the same time, some surprisingly good reviews from places you might not expect. So what should we make of that? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of reaction to Bob Rae's appearance on The Bridge this week -- most felt Canada's Ambassador to the UN was bang on about negotiating with a war criminal, but not everyone. Also this week, your thoughts on the behaviour of MP's in the House of Commons, Covid, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The charge of atrocity has horrified the world. Or has it? Ukraine says it happened and we believe them. Russia says it was faked and their followers believe them. How do you tell the smoke and mirrors from the truth? Bruce Anderson is here with that and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Governments may have dropped restrictions but it's not pretty out there as Covid marches back with a new wave. What to do not that you are basically on your own for the fight. Dr Lisa Barrett, now recovering from COVID herself, joins us from Halifax. Plus, veteran war correspondent Brian Stewart drops by with his weekly Ukraine commentary -- this week with his thoughts on the atrocities and what past wars have told him about how they happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae. At issue: whether its right to negotiate with a proven liar and war criminal, in this case, Vladimir Putin. Why do it, and if you do, why trust him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pope apologizes but how will that change the situation on reconciliation? Bruce and Chantal on that and much more -- the billions to be spent on new jet fighters barely causes a ripple. And next week's budget -- who is writing it -- the Liberals or the NDP or both? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Negotiate or force an unconditional surrender? Some of your views in the weekly mailbag are different when it comes to how to end the situation in Ukraine. And for the first week in two years, no questions or comments about Covid! 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 perfect Smoke Mirrors and The Truth topic -- a relatively unknown Conservative MP quotes from a dictionary to claim "many people" believe Justin Trudeau is a dictator. Bruce Anderson on that plus, another SMT topic, is there anything but "smoke" behind Trudeau's promise to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his regular Tuesday commentary long time foreign correspondent Brian Stewart takes us beyond the headlines to focus on what we know and what we don't know about the war in Ukraine. Also some big news about The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

General Andrew Leslie knows what its like to be in battle. The former Canadian Army General knows what its like to deal with the Russians too. His thoughts on Ukraine, Putin, NATO and Canada are blunt and worth listening to. Also our regular Monday COVID update ... it's not good. Say hello to the new wave -- its already here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal and Bruce have their say on the new Liberal/NDP arrangement and how it impacts just about everything political in Canada. Also, do Conservatives have to change to win, and Jason Kenney "unplugged". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mailbag was full again this week with your thoughts mainly on Ukraine. Some of what you had to say, highlights this week's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some critics, mainly Conservatives, say the deal between the NDP and the Liberals is a "subversion of democracy". Just how well do they know their own country's political history? Bruce Anderson on that with this week's Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth. And COVID and masks -- we have the latest debate on that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the world's most celebrated historians, Margaret Macmillan, puts the Ukraine war in context -- is it already a world war? And Brian Stewart drops by with his regular Tuesday commentary on what is missing in the coverage of the war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We begin today, as we do every Monday, with the latest Covid update and its worrying. Dr Jason Kindrachuk joins us from Winnipeg. And then a short excerpt from my conversation at the University of Toronto on Friday with China expert and former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd -- could China mediate an end to the Ukraine war? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada's allies say we are not spending enough on defence and it shows in the support of Ukraine. Are we and if not where will the money come from to spend more? Bruce and Chantal with their take on that and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our weekly chance for you to voice your thoughts and you are not shy about the situation in Ukraine, anxiety at the dropping of restrictions on COVID, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson on the scene in capitals across the world, including Ottawa, where President Volodymyr Zelensky appears on monitors asking for more help and gets standing ovations instead on his main request. Cowardice or prudence? Plus Conservatives and Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the battle for Ukraine's cities, including the capital Kyiv, steps up, the question arises about strategy. From both sides, what is the aim of the attack and what is the theory behind the defence? In his regular Tuesday commentary for the Bridge on the Ukraine war, retired foreign correspondent and military analyst Brian Stewart has his thoughts. Also, a remarkable letter later in the episode from two listeners travelling parts of western Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The long-awaited attack on the Ukrainian capital seems to be underway, and The Bridge goes inside with a first-hand account of what it's like. Olexiy Haran from Kyiv University talks to us from his home within earshot of the attacks. And it's Monday, so we have our latest COVID update, this week with Lynora Saxinger from Edmonton. AS people start going back to their offices what's the best advice to follow? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's been no official declaration of war, but given the actions of Canada and other nations have already taken in defence of Ukraine and at the expense of Russia, are we already in fact, at war? Bruce and Chantal on that as well as what difference Jean Charest makes to the Conservative leadership race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of questions and comments about the Ukraine war including a unique one about people power and a unique walk INTO Russia. Never happen? Perhaps not, but intriguing to think about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We know where the government stands, we know where the private sector stands, but what about Canadians? Where are they on the Ukraine war? Bruce is just out of the research field with a new survey and the results have some surprising findings. Plus, the latest on the Conservative leadership race, and some thoughts on why the PM visited the Queen this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Much has been made of how the Russian forces are botching their invasion of Ukraine. What isn't being talked about, and should be, is how effective the Ukrainian defence forces are. So veteran war correspondent Brian Stewart takes us into that angle and it's fascinating. And Dr Sam Nutt is with us for her take on the refugee situation which is overwhelming an unprecedented exodus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran Canadian war/foreign correspondent Susan Ormiston joins us from Ukraine in a riveting conversation. Plus, our regular Monday check-in on Covid this week with Dr Lisa Barrett from Halifax. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Russian attacks on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant, indiscriminate bombings of civilians, and no end in sight, Bruce and Chantal weigh the very controversial question of just how far Canada should go to support Ukraine. Plus, should Max Bernier run for the leadership of the Conservative Party? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the Thursday edition of The Bridge and that means your turn through the Bridge Mailbag. Lots of comments on Ukraine, the Media and Covid. But we start with some tips on how to spot fake or misleading footage about the war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce is back with his take on what we are witnessing as the day's news looks a lot like the old documentary newsreels of the past. Bombed out European cities, long lines of refugees fleeing to nearby borders, and a dictator seemingly out of control. Are we doing enough? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people think Vladimir Putin has, to put it mildly, lost his way, and he's become irrational in his actions. One of the most internationally respected writers on the Putin legacy, Professor Timothy Frye of Columbia University in New York, joins us with his thoughts. Then a different angle to the story that has the world's attention -- how the story is being covered. My old colleague and one of the best war correspondents I've known in my career, Brian Stewart, is with us for that discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First up today, we go to Kiev to talk to the internationally known academic Olexiy Haran for an on-the-ground description of life in the embattled city. And why morale remains so high. But it's also Monday and we hold true to our weekly commitment to stay on the pandemic story with a focus this week on masks and the push to end use of them. Science Sam, Dr Samantha Yammine is with us for that. 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 are back with a full agenda. Canada's position on Ukraine, Justin Trudeau revoking the Emergencies Act and the latest on the Conservative leadership race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has juggled today's normal lineup around. Dr Janice Stein, internationally recognized U of T professor of conflict management, joins me after a night of attacks in Ukraine. Also, some of your best letters in our Mail Bag for the past week, all relate to the trucker's story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.