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Some insightful letters from listeners today on everything from Covid to the issue of history’s accuracy. But first an equally insightful interview with Ralph Goodale, long time cabinet minister now a brand new diplomat as Canada’s High Commissioner here in the UK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking down the new cabinet with Bruce Anderson. Who are the winners, what does that actually mean and is this a group built for action or more of the same? Also, did Jean Chretien misspeak about residential schools and will he regret it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new cabinet was sworn in today and as expected, half are women, and some of the top jobs in cabinet are filled by women. So what is that really like? What's remembered from day one through the often challenging times in cabinet. Catherine McKenna had two senior positions in Justin Trudeau's first two governments but chose not to run this time. Today she's our guest for the inside story of what that time in power was like, especially for a woman. 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 great debates these days revolves around truth -- what is it, and are we being told the truth about the events that are happening right in our time? Take that to its logical extension and you can ask, is history accurate? And that's what we do today with one of my favourite historians -- Dan Snow. Dan lives here in the United Kingdom but his Canadian roots run deep and as you will see roots he's very proud of. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots for Chantal and Rob Russo (filling in this week for Bruce) to talk about as we preview the decisions around and the optics around the cabinet that Justin Trudeau will unveil next Tuesday. Also, what does mandatory vaccination mean for MPs to enter the House of Commons and does it create yet another problem for Erin O'Toole? And then, inflation, and the Alberta plebiscite. As I said, lots to talk about! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Setting up camp in the Scottish Highlands for a few weeks and starting with a sense of what my first international journey since Covid was like. Bottom line -- it wasn't that bad at all. And then a lookahead to what is in store in terms of some special programs in the next little while, something I hope for everyone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pandemic has apparently made many Americans consider quitting their jobs. How about Canadians? There has been a research study on exactly that question going on for the last two years and our guest today has been the person doing the researching. All that plus an update on Scotland, The Bridge and Off The Record. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal is in Montreal, Bruce is in Scotland as we tackle three issues including should the next minister of defence, if there's to be a new one, be a woman? Should whoever it is have military experience? All this in light of continuing allegations of sexual harassment in the military. But we start with Quebec's decision to hold back on its plan to have started vaccine passports in the health care system -- could that have an impact across the country? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some of your thoughts and questions and comments about everything from politics to Covid. And a little bit of me explaining what its like to launch a new book. 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 months since we talked about Donald Trump, and maybe that's been a mistake. Is he dumb like a fox? Some people say he is and the media is letting him get away with a "slow moving coup". Bruce and I have our thoughts on that. And while we're at it, how should the Canadian media be treating Max Bernier? 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 big week in space as Star Trek becomes real if only for a few minutes. William Shatner goes into space and The Bridge has Canada's most famous astronaut to tell us what to think about that.Also an update on hand sanitizers -- were they ever. even needed? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Conservative Caucus moves to be the deciders on whether their leader stays or goes. Can that be contagious for other parties? Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts on that. Plus why has politics become so unattractive for potential candidates? Or has it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A footnote to low election turnouts. And then, when will Alberta recover from its COVID disaster? Can Jason Kenney survive the pandemic? No province has escaped the COVID challenge but Alberta has had a worse time than anywhere. Today we try to answer the question: What the heck is happening to Alberta?Guiding us through the story from Calgary is a friend of The Bridge and fellow podcaster, the CBC's Kathleen Petty of "West of Centre". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal is in Montreal and Bruce is on the road today but the talk is always clear -- and today it's more of the post-election talk as we head into October ten days clear of the vote that gave the country another Trudeau minority. Trudeau's agenda and cabinet , O'Toole's leadership and Indigenous rights top the good talk agenda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With vaccine rates somewhat stalled is it time for governments, businesses AND hospitals to step up their game on getting more vaccines into more arms? Smoke Mirrors and The Truth is back with Bruce Anderson. Also is it finally time to admit we lost the war in Afghanistan? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada elected 102 women to the House of Commons last week which is a new record, but it raises the question, is it enough? Other countries do better, much better. The executive director of Equal Voice joins the program for her perspective on all this. Also, our tease for today, can James Bond save the movie theatre business? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You don't want to miss this. A feature interview with Dr Isaac Bogoch of the University Health Network. If you feel out of touch after weeks of politics with the pandemic this is what you need. We cover a lot of ground here from kids, schools, teachers, boosters, attending major gatherings -- its all here with the authoritative, no-nonsense voice of Dr Bogoch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All the leaders. fell short of their hopes, so will any lose their jobs. That's the focus for Chantal and Bruce on this week's Good Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No surprise, you weren't all too happy with the campaign or the final result. But some interesting comments and suggestions and a few questions too on this week's Your Turn. About the vote, about the media, and that's not all. Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is another master class episode, this time on journalism in the midst of a campaign. Bruce and I are joined by an old friend, Assistant Professor of Journalism Elly Alboim from the Carleton School of Journalism. If you care about journalism you'll want to hear this. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So what was the point of all that? The Liberals are back with another minority almost the mirror image of the one that wasn't good enough for them just six weeks ago. The Conservatives get more votes, the Liberals get more seats. The NDP makes no breakthroughs and still sits in fourth place behind the Bloc. Deja vu all over again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's all over except for the voting and today the Insiders with their stories about what E Day can be like -- for the leaders, for the staff and for the voters. 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 join in on where we are with just hours left in the campaign. Is it too late for voters to change their minds? And how does the Jason Kenney news change things if at all? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From across the country and across the continent your thoughts and comments and questions about the final days of the campaign. With four days to go the comments are like the polls, close and still deciding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a lively and important discussion with Bruce Anderson on how to prepare for Monday night's election results. And also a good back and forth about whether the coverage the People's Party is getting, or not getting, is 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.

How do journalists deal with the challenges of the final days of a campaign. Spin is heavy, polls are abundant, and momentum can distort things. Althia is on the road this week catching a few days with each of the major candidates for Prime Minister. Rob is in the comfort of his home in Ottawa watching and analyzing things the way only he can. Plus, today's fun fact: does incumbency help or hurt individual candidates in an election? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's gut-check time for all leaders during the final seven days. What do you say, what do you do, where do you go? These may be critical decisions so how do you make them. Our Insiders draw on their experience to give their best advice. And today's fun fact: just what did the last Parliament accomplish. The facts and figures tell a story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode of Good Talk is a master class in understanding everything from debates, the vulnerabilities of the leaders, the impact of the People's Party, and the fallout from the Quebec leader's latest pronouncements. Things don't get better than Chantal and Bruce and this is another great example. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another week of emails from you on the state of politics in Canada during this election campaign. Questions, comments, thoughts from Canadians living at home and abroad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce has briefed various leaders from different parties on how to prep for the big debate nights. He takes us inside some of those stories on today's 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.

Canadian political leaders have debated since 1968, but do journalists cover these election spectacles appropriately? And how about those semi-violent protests - are they covered too much or too little? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are entering the stretch run, the final two weeks, and the political ad segment of the campaign. It really started this holiday weekend as the Liberals moved to blunt Conservative momentum. Did it work? Does it work. Our Insiders look at that, plus the upcoming two debates this week -- and they give us the questions THEY would ask! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One down two to go. The debates have begun and they matter. Chantal and Bruce deconstruct last night's French language debate and look ahead to the next two next week. Everything is now at stake in a very tight race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've been writing a lot to [email protected] in the last two weeks about the election campaign, and about my Arctic travels. Today is your turn and as long-time listeners to The Bridge know, I love reading your mail. So enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson takes a close-up look at what the polls are saying, and what they are NOT saying. Also, how big is the pandemic as an issue and could it get bigger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Journalists Althia Raj and Rob Russo tackle some key questions about journalism: should Justin Trudeau be called "prime minister" during a campaign?; who pays for reporters' travel on campaign planes?; should reporters share the blame for bad answers from politicians?; and how about the touchy subject of what's on and what's off the record? It's an action-packed episode you won't want to miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Insiders gather to talk about what's happening in the war rooms as we head into week three. How does the fact people are considering Erin O'Toole as a prime minister impact the way the different parties run their campaigns? Also up for discussion: how does momentum affect a campaign, and, what are the underlying factors than can impact the final vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two weeks in to the campaign and there's a sense that the Liberals are struggling. Are they? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson 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.

Bruce is back, with a detailed analysis of Canadian's attitudes on a number of issues surrounding the election. It's only two weeks in but some early trends are developing. We also look at the issue of young voters and just how much of a difference they may make this time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a travel day at sea today as we headed south in the Arctic Ocean. But travel days can be a chance to reflect on the history of exploration in the Arctic and there is nothing I enjoy doing more. That plus also watching the Navy go through its drills breaking in a new vessel on its maiden northern voyage. 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 at the North Pole but in some ways we are at the top of the world. Grise Fjord Nunavut is Canada’s most northerly residential community. It’s an exciting place but one with a difficult history. I bump into an old friend who helps me tell it. And on our election update, they say leaders tours and television ads can make a difference in a campaign. How about lawn signs? You may be surprised. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On our third podcast from the Arctic we meet Chief Petty Officer Ginette Seguin - her story is one you won’t forget. But first a bit of history about Arctic sovereignty — how it started and where it is now. Canada has come a long way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Day Two in the Arctic, The Bridge meets two fascinating residents of Pond Inlet who are directly impacted but in very different ways to climate change and Arctic sovereignty. One is a long-time hunter, the other a long-time ranger. Hear their amazing stories on today's show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bridge heads to the Arctic to see two big issues first hand -- the impact of climate change, and how to handle Arctic sovereignty. Day One is in Pond Inlet before Friday boarding HMCS Harry Dewolf, Canada's first Arctic Patrol vessel. And we don't forget the election as we talk too about the importance of turnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are back with the first Good Talk of the 2021 election campaign. Topics range from the impact of a PC win provincially in Nova Scotia, to how Premier Legault in Quebec may impact how Quebecers vote federally which could impact the final national result, to the power of visual ads whether on TV or online and what the early ones are telling us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What aren’t we seeing, what aren’t we hearing and what aren’t we discussing as we enter the third day of Canada’s election campaign. That’s the focus on this first segment of the "Reporters Notebook". Veteran political journalists Rob Russo and Althia Raj give a sense of what they see ahead. And a rundown of how the papers played Sunday's election call -- an interesting look at the way the country reacted to the decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our political insiders give us the inside story on the first 24 hours of Canada’s election campaign. What was THE moment if there was one? Did anyone make a lasting mistake? What about the questions to the leaders - were they worthy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With news that a fourth wave is now underway in Canada, can the Trudeau government risk an election campaign in the midst of it? Along with Bruce Anderson we weigh the possibilities. Also the impact of climate change, child care and China on how Canadians may cast their votes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some good talk about polls and what you need to consider at a time when you may well be bombarded with polls. Its another episode of Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and The Truth where we also weigh election possibilities as some may be getting cold feet about calling an election when a fourth wave seems possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The third and final in our series of interviews with the major national political party leaders. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh talks about everything from the pandemic to the indigenous issue, and also his request of the Governor General not to allow Justin Trudeau an election this summer.Then Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson offer their take on the NDP leader's comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.