The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

The latest US mass shooting is awful but will anything change? That's just one of the subjects on this week's Your Turn, your thoughts, ideas and comments about the issues of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson brings the SMT take to the Bridge's latest discussion about the media and journalism. Britain has only recently started a right-wing brand of cable TV News, but it's not working so far. Just like it didn't work in Canada. So why does it work in the US? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The loss of Andrew Krystal is a loss to his colleagues, but a major loss to his listeners too. Plus, Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on the Ukraine War with this week's focus on how POW's are and should be treated. 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 first aired on May 17th. Some bold statements about how Ukraine can win what was thought to be an unwinnable war against Russia are being made by some top western leaders. Veteran correspondent and our weekly contributor on the Ukraine conflict, Brian Stewart, wonders. whether these are the things that should be said at this time. Plus a mini potpourri on everything from drone mail service to whether calling someone bald is sexual harassment. 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 focused on two subjects this week -- Ottawa's decision to shut Huawei out of Canada's 5G networks, and Conservatives in Alberta push Jason Kenney out of the premier's chair. What are the implications on both decisions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not sure I've ever seen quite the same amount of reaction to a Bridge episode, as was seen by the combination of the Buffalo shootings and the story of one woman's fight against hate in Stratford, Ontario. Your thoughts on those topics dominate Your Turn this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce joins us from Edinburgh, Scotland on the topic of Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada. What can the heir to the throne do to gain affection from Canadians at a time when the future of the monarchy is very much on the minds of many? Plus how the tragic and horrific Buffalo story has injected itself into the Conservative leadership campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some bold statements about how Ukraine can win what was thought to be an unwinnable war against Russia are being made by some top western leaders. Veteran correspondent and our weekly contributor on the Ukraine conflict, Brian Stewart, wonders. whether these are the things that should be said at this time. Plus a mini potpourri on everything from drone mail service to whether calling someone bald is sexual harassment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are many forms of hate and sadly we see that unveiled in different ways and in different places almost every day. It leaves many of us with questions about how we can make a difference in confronting it. Today a story about one woman's attempt to do just that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was ugly and dangerous ..and Peterborough Police now claim they are investigating who was behind it. Jagmeet Singh was visiting the Ontario city when he was aggressively harassed verbally and threatened physically. Is this the new norm for Canadian politics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shireen Abu Akleh may not have been known that much in North America, but she was an icon in the middle east for her coverage, over a quarter of a century, of the Israeli-Palestinian story. Yesterday she was shot and killed covering a protest in the West Bank. Today we remember her, and then as always on Thursdays, Your Turn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not exactly a potpourri edition of SMT but close as Bruce Anderson joins in on the conversation you love to hear. The image of Prince Charles reading the Speech from the Throne in Westminster yesterday gives us all reason to pause. Plus a new poll on Ontario, a court decision in Alberta, and Elon Musk on Trump and Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For weeks the world has waited to hear Vladimir Putin give his detailed reasoning for the war in Ukraine. Yesterday they finally heard it when the Russian leader spoke on the May 9th anniversary of his country's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1845. Brian Stewart gives his take on Putin's speech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The parade of international celebrities continues into Ukraine as the war continues. The Bridge reaches out to leading Ukrainian academic Olexiy Haran for his take on just what's happening. Also, an old recording shows why FDR "hated war". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you were looking for a hockey brawl kind of debate amongst those who are competing for the Conservative Party leadership, well then you got what you wanted last night. Bruce and Chantal have their views on what was accomplished and what was not. Also more on the potential Canadian fallout to a major pending US court decision on abortion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A real cross-section of your thoughts on the topics of the day. Plus, if Maradona's old jersey can sell for more than ten million dollars, think of the possibilities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.