The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Is all news bad news? Why isn't there more good news? Is it all bad for your health? Just one of the questions for today in our Thursday combination of the stories we've missed and the letters you've sent. Great way to help kick off our first week of 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is one of the biggest compensation deals ever put together by the federal government. Why did it happen? How solid is it? What does it say about the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the government? Bruce has his say and so does Cindy Blackstock, one of the country's leading indigenous activists on the children's issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a new year starts with the same old story dominant on our minds, a new take on where we are. And it comes from one of the big names on Canadian social media. "Science Sam" is her social media handle and Dr. Samantha Yammine is her real name. You are in for a treat as she helps us navigate this story from a different perspective than perhaps you've heard elsewhere. The launch of a new year with a new voice on The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 7th. Peter in discussion with George Stroumboulopoulos about The Beatles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 11th. The Future of Libraries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 8th. The Story of an RCAF WW2 Disaster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 25th. Peter talks with historian Dan Snow. Is history accurate? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 22nd. Smoke, Mirrors & The Truth: Analyzing the Media's Campaign Performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of The Bridge: Special with an episode that originally aired on June 28th. Peter discusses residential schools with Murray Sinclair and Marc Miller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 17th. It is Good Talk: Top Picks 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of The Bridge: Special with an episode that originally aired on March 16th. 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.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 3rd. It is part two of a two part series on energy. Will you buy an electric vehicle in the next 5 years? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 24. It is part one of a two part series on energy. Is the end of oil on the horizon? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 3: Peter speaks with Bob Rae. 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 are here for their final appearance of 2021 for their picks in some key categories in a traditional year-end edition of Good Talk. Lots of insight plus some fun, so enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of variety and even a classic year end poem in this week's mailbag collection of your thoughts, questions and comments. 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 Wednesday Smoke Mirrors and The Truth with Bruce Anderson on the day after a classic smoke, mirrors and the truth session in Ottawa.The finance minister gives her economic statement and it was revealing to watch her and to watch the way the opposition reacted to it. Some thoughts on that and also about pandemic management following the first ministers' meeting last night. 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 potpourri day and some pretty interesting "stuff" to talk about. Starting with the decision from New Zealand to begin a process that will eventually, if it works, end smoking in the country. But lost more from electric vehicles to shipping containers to diversity issues. And of course, a possible hint of encouraging news on the Omicron front. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch has been one of the most listened-to guests on The Bridge all year. His expertise and advice on COVID 19 has been instrumental for many people from governments to ordinary citizens understanding how this virus is circulating and what to do in confronting it. So with the Omicron variant quickly marching it’s way through the public, what now? 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 are here with some serious Good Talk on a number of issues, the most provocative being when we raise the question of whether Canada and its western allies have chickened out on dealing with China especially and Russia too. But first up, Quebec's Bill 21, in spite of all the tough talk is there anything Ottawa will do? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's mailbag day with your letters and comments on a variety of issues from the pandemic to the Beatles. But we start with a great story from Finland. Their 36-year-old prime minister was found clubbing till 4 am on the day one of her ministers tested positive for Covid. Its made world headlines which is a story in itself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We haven't peeked south of the border to test the SMT waters for a while so why not now? Bruce is here to bat around some Trump thoughts, and then CNN fires its top anchor for issues of SMT so it's a natural for some talk too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is fun. The new 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.

Brian Williams is a long-time friend and colleague and when he announced his retirement this weekend it left many people wondering how to imagine how an Olympics would ever be the same. In tribute, I read one of the stories in my new book which is all about Brian. Before that, some thoughts about a critical meeting on a very important topic that is just two weeks away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So just how good was the Conservative leader's week? Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts. Should the voting age be lowered to 16? And here's one to provoke some thought -- should Canada do a Barbados and move away from the monarchy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's program begins with an admission of mine about how I made a fool of myself at last night's Leaf's game. But then, your letter, thoughts, comments and ideas on a variety of subjects from these days that never end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have world leaders got it right this time in how they are responding to the latest twist in the Covid story? Bruce Anderson brings his latest data to SMT. Plus the latest on Erin O'Toole, and then an interesting take on Maclean's magazine's best-known recent cover. 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 potpourri day and there are lots of stories here to choose from. A Reuters study on Amazon and the information it collects on you; what's Canada's favourite password; why are fewer kids being born; is there a maple syrup shortage, real or artificial - which Xmas tree will you choose; 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.

So we are all worried and that's okay, but let's keep things in perspective. We track down Dr. Isaac Bogoch to give us an honest take on what we should be thinking about this latest twist in the Covid story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just when we thought we had turned a corner on Covid, a new variant pops up and has a lot of people worried. Bruce and Chantal try to put Covid fatigue, and Climate fatigue in context. That and a lot more on another great Good Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Across the country, 5-11-year-olds are starting to get their shot which will make Canada's vaccination rate, already a world leader, even better. That and a lot more, including some of your comments, ideas and questions on our dip into The Bridge mailbag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce calls them the worst TV on-air, so is it time Parliament got with the times and revamp things? That's the optics of yesterday, and then we focus on the content and the politics. And what would SMT be with an update on radish farming? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We may not be talking about it very much but the situation between Ukraine and Russia is tense and the world is holding its breath. Russian troops have almost surrounded the former Soviet republic and threats of invasion are very evident. What will happen? How will other powers react? How should they react? One of my favourite foreign policy analysts, Dr. Janice Stein, joins us with her take on those questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A week ago we "paged" Toronto's Dr. Isaac Bogoch for his latest take on where we are on COVID 19. Today a second opinion, this time from Halifax's Dr. Lisa Barrett. This on the first day that 5-11 year olds begin to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So what actually was the result of the Biden-Trudeau talks in Washington -- did anyone actually gain anything? Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts.And Parliament reopens next week -- what are the stakes and Chantal goes out on a limb! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of mail to [email protected] about everything on your mind. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Words can't really describe just how devastating the flooding in British Columbia has been and the extent of the short to long-term damage it's caused. Smoke Mirrors and The Truth with Bruce Anderson weighing the consequences cuts to the facts. Also, Erin O'Toole just can't escape the knives in his own party. And Justin Trudeau heads to Washington, what will he come back with? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A different way of monitoring how something is working -- nothing official, but the Instagram "diary" of a Seattle couple is more than interesting. Plus lots more in today's potpourri edition -- is the end of COVID's worst in sight? Why are people quitting their jobs? And why are we hoarding electronic waste -- you won't believe just how much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been almost two months since we last checked in with epidemiologist Dr Isaac Bogoch and there are lots of developments to catch up on, Where are we on Covid, what should we be thinking and finally, what the heck is he doing in Brussels? Insightful and fascinating as always. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Erin O'Toole trying to shift his party more to the centre? Did local elections in Alberta and Quebec this month also signal a shift? Lots of Good Talk to be found here with Chantal and Bruce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When's the last time you were in a library? If it's been a while you may not know what you're missing until you listen to this. Two professors from St. Andrew's University in Scotland with a new book just out this week on why we should care about libraries and how they are changing, and not changing, just us for us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce is all ready to talk about the new study in the United States that shows a shockingly high rate of Americans who believe the bogus stories they are being fed. And my question is just how pure are we?Plus the latest on the impact of any deal between the Liberals and the NDP to keep this new Parliament alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The lessons from dealing with international flights and going to an NHL game in an era of Covid. Plus just how much of the misinformation being peddled about Covid is being believed - you might be surprised. And, the old hometown, Churchill Manitoba gets special treatment from the NY Times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By accident, I discover a small yet important part of Canada's military past. In a little cemetery behind an abandoned old church alongside Scotland's northeast coast. A story worth telling and I'm honoured to tell it along with the help of one of Canada's most respected war historians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minority governments sometimes service by secret deals between parties. Is there one brewing right now between the Liberals and the NDP? Also, is a new Covid pill a changemaker on the pandemic? Plus the flag decision -- what will it take to find comfort on this issue? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode begins with a story about the wind and the power it can have to move memories. That and the return of the potpourri, an episode that touches on stories that don't often make the top of the news but carry an importance and an interest all their own. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What to believe and who to believe? That becomes the question when listening to all the promising talk coming out of COP26 in Glasgow. Bruce Anderson puts on his SMT filter to do just that. Plus, airlines in Canada start laying off people who haven't been vaccinated as the corporate world plays hardball on the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In all the big-name speeches in Glasgow, was there anyone with a Churchillian standard of speech in what is clearly a world crisis? You be the judge. And what's so special about Churchill anyway. A new book will have you thinking. And finally, a good news COVID update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The eyes of much of the world are on Scotland this week as the COP26 climate conference begins with much anticipation of just what can be accomplished. And they're talking about it all around Scotland too, even in the 13th century cathedral here in Dornoch, Scotland. Which lads to the title of today's episode.And then, has the cashless society finally arrived? Personal finance writer Rob Carrick joins us with his take on something that affects us all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A full discussion with Chantal and Bruce about the new cabinet and what it could actually mean for Canadians; and whether Canadians could face soon what Brits are expecting -- higher taxes. And could the climate conference in Glasgow this coming week impact that question as well? And a pretty tough assessment of Jean Chretien's comments this week about Residential Schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.