The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

In less than two months the parade of nations is scheduled to happen in Japan where thousands of athletes from around the world are expected to take part in the Japan Olympics Opening Ceremony. But will it happen? Or will Covid close in down again. That's one of the topics for this Potpourri Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boris Johnson's top strategist goes all in on condemning Johnson for his handling of the pandemic. Could such an inside attack happen in Canada? Bruce Anderson joins the discussion on this and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New questions about what happened in Wuhan China in 2019 and whether Covid was caused by a lab accident. And an important interview with Dr. Lisa Barret who raises the question of whether we are protecting vaccines enough. And of course there's always hockey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts, comments and questions on everything from golf to UFO's to food rationing coupons. 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 Thursday potpourri like no other. Everything from fears of inflation to worries about new clothing styles (seriously). There really is something for everyone its this collection of the stories missed in the past week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are two very different ways of looking at who is doing best at rolling out the vaccines - the US or Canada. Bruce Anderson has his take today on Smoke Mirrors and the Truth. And what to make of Avi Lewis and his entry into federal politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He's the voice and the face of hockey every night during the Stanley Cup playoffs and today he's on the Bridge giving us his take on how the pandemic has changed hockey. Plus the latest research on what's the safest seat to sit in on an airplane during a pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learning from the lessons of the summer of 2001. Sharks to UFO's? Plus, an important discussion on second doses and Astra Zenica. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts and ideas and questions in the 60th edition of our mailbag since the pandemic started. Lots of good "stuff" here again this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some new discussion points about the hybrid work situation may be settling the "work from home or work from the office" debate. The latest on the electric car situation and why China is making us chew dust. And how much would you pay for a very special view of the earth? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So is it safe or not? That is the question after yet another "pause" in the Astra Zenica rollout, this time led by Ontario. Bruce Anderson is on board the SMT train today where we tackle the vaccine questions and a new poll on how social media is dividing us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An opening sentence I've never heard before leads the BBC News last night. Alberta has the highest Covid positivity rate in North America, what happened? And we check out a list of what travellers need to remember about the places they will hopefully soon be travelling to again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We go inside the distribution success story of vaccines and First Nations communities. Grand Chief Perry Bellegarde is our guest.Plus, a very different story -- how many showers a week are you having compared with pre-pandemic? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your letters, comments and questions on everything from bee-keeping to vaccines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was 76 years ago this week that Canadians took the surrender of Nazi forces in a key area of the Netherlands. Why that matters. And are there things you are a little bit scared of about returning to normal? We list nine you might be. And guess what's forty years old this week? Think airlines. 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 I can't resist jumping back in today on the latest Trump story. But first what's gone wrong with Ottawa's vaccine rollout strategy when it comes to communications. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The numbers don't sound that big, especially compared to Alberta and Ontario, but for a part of the Atlantic bubble to be in trouble raises eyebrows. Dr Lisa Barrett takes us inside the fight against Covid in NS and it's riveting.Also, a new study on trust in the media has some very interesting numbers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our regular Monday chat with one of the country's top infectious disease specialists keeps our string of blunt talk going. Dr Isaac Bogotch on the misinformation trail hitting hard on who is dealing in misinfo. Also today a 76 year old anti-Nazi bomb clears out a former Canadian gathering place. And you thought "Citizen Kane" was the top movie of all time? Maybe not! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your letters, comments and questions - on everything from vaccines to Bruce Springsteen to journalism's core values! Quite the mix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The darknet opens up to selling vaccines, fake negative tests, vaccine passports and a lot more. But is it real or just another big scam?And when Drake wrote YOLO was he thinking this? Plus a lot more from airports to 12 year old college grads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Biden's big speech to the US Congress is tonight -- a chance for us to learn from Bruce Anderson about how you prepare the person in the spotlight for their big moment. Bruce has done it for many leaders in the past. This is a keeper for lots of candidates in the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How the right is trying to co-opt protest music for their own spin on the pandemic and how some artists are fighting back. Plus is there about to be a vaccine breakthrough on a centuries old virus? And why do some people get red spots and soreness when they get the needle? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A weekend of good news, bad news -- what to believe? One if you've had one vaccine dose just how protected are you? Plus Astra Zeneca falls back in favour while J and J falls out. And, do women suffer more from Zoom fatigue than men? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your comments, questions and ideas round out a very busy week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new study looks at. the differences between journalists and the people it serves. And then there's the issue of context in. the age of Covid. Plus more on our Thursday potpourri podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two stories dominate today -- the guilty verdicts in Minneapolis yesterday and what they could mean for the future. And in Canada the budget, was there really something to shake loose the billions sitting with investors on the sidelines that could jumpstart the economy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A massive budget full of facts, figures and new policies. Did it change your life. My friend personal financial advisor Preet Banerjee gives his take. And on COVID, Dr Lisa Barrett gives us the Atlantic Canada take on the third wave. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are in the worst moment of the pandemic and everyone from governments to citizens has to realize that. Again this week very blunt assessment from our infectious disease specialists who we have been talking to from across the country. Plus, the power of the people in affecting change in the decisions governments make -- this weekend was a breakthrough. And finally, a test case of rapid testing happening right here in my hometown -- it could be coming to yours soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More of your best -- some great listener letters about leadership, hockey, UFO's and of course -- COVID. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New statistics are showing that there have been more UFO sightings reported in the year since the pandemic started. Why? And a feature interview with respected film and theatre director about his new movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of a British spy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Dominic Cooke joins us. Plus which is the best passport to carry? Hint: we are not number one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson has a new hobby, at least I think it's new! All that to say we go behind the strategies or lack of them being used by some political leaders in Canada and assess whether they're working. But we don't stop there, we look at how Joe Biden, faced with many of the same issues, is handling them with very different results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are tech firms changing their minds about employees working from home? And, how many complaints do you think the BBC has had about Prince Phillip coverage? Plus, a feature discussion about the business of hockey -- some things may surprise you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BBC had to open a new complaints page over its coverage of Prince Phillip's death. How times have changed. And more blunt talk about Covid in Canada this wee with Dr. Lynora Saxinger from Edmonton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My thoughts on the life of Prince Philip as the Duke passes on.And it being Friday the best of your letters on the Weekend Special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The cruise ships want to leave dock, should they be given that permission? Plus, airlines begin retraining laid off pilots. And The Bridge goes with some humour as the website "Yahoo Answers" signals it's shutting down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are the gloves coming off between the provinces and Ottawa on vaccine distribution and who is telling the truth? Bruce Anderson and I go at it on that, plus a hard look at journalism -- is it doing its job on the pandemic? And some thoughts about Naheed Nenshi as he steps down from the stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are there days when it's okay to talk about Toronto? If there are then today is one of them! I'll explain.Also the top five plagues of all time and what we learned from them? And are you getting enough sleep? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who's winning between the variants and the vaccines? Dr Isaac Bogoch doesn't hold back on giving his answer on this and some other key questions about where we are on Covid. All this while Britain starts a serious reopening program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does lockdown really mean lockdown? Case numbers, hospitalizations and ICU stays are all up in many parts of the country. Can partial lockdowns make a difference in the race between vaccines and new cases? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First some good strategy talk on why Doug Ford is attacking Justin Trudeau, and then some pretty funny talk about Uncle Don at a Mara Lago Wedding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's hard to imagine a worse rollout than the AstraZeneca vaccine -- what to believe and what to do. We get some blunt talk from Dr Lisa Barrett of Dalhousie University in Halifax.And in a special guest appearance, we're joined from the US Library of Congress by Winston Churchill! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You had the vaccine a week ago, is your life really any different than it was a month ago?Dr Zain Chagla joins us. But also, the Suez Canal and why its blockage is so important. And the sound of history, we take you back thanks to the US Library of Congress. "Holy Cow"! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our weekly roundup of your letters, comments and questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's potpourri Thursday and topic one is all about drones and the good things they're doing right now. An excuse of course for an old anecdote! Also the shrinking infrastructure of the news business, and Digital Passports -- is that our future? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming up later on Sirius XM Ch 167 an exclusive interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, so today on SMT a chance to preview the interview with an excerpt and analysis with Bruce Anderson and me. The PM discusses everything from the pandemic and vaccines to the budget, an election, China and Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are into the third year of China's detention of two Canadians -- time for some blunt talk about options. Former diplomat and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Colin Robertson joins us. Plus, How different countries have different lockdown rules on Covid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I was lucky enough to get my vaccine over the weekend, but a letter I received shortly after made me realize there are others who may be much more needy than me. Plus the lay of the pandemic land as a new week begins with Dr Isaac Bogoch. And some big news about a guest later this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your letters, comments and questions -- especially on the issue of dinner invites this summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Remember all that talk including on this podcast about 4000 steps a day to stay healthy, then 10,000 steps a day. Well, time for new research to tell us what's the right total. And have you ever heard of National Napping Day? Get ready, you will now. And how about taking a university course in "happiness"? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce tells us what it was like getting the Astra Zeneca shot. And then we're joined by Benjamin Tal, the Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets for a real down to earth, easy to understand conversation about the economy and what you should know to protect your pocketbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.