The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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.

This summer if you've had your vaccine, will you go to a small dinner part if other participants have not been vaccinated? Plus a new study determines how the pandemic has affected our bodies. And an excerpt from my interview with Kaleb Dalghren, one of the survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash three years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A listener letter prompts an informative discussion about kids and vaccines with infectious disease specialist Dr Lisa Barrett from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Plus what Zoom fatigue is doing to your brain and the simple way to deal with it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We introduce the corrections box to show a little transparency. But the main body of the special is as it always is -- your thoughts, ideas and questions. The main focus -- the monarchy and Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Young journalists probably have no idea who Roger Mudd was., Here's why they should remember him.Also, how to deal with vaccine hesitancy. Why health reporters deserve our thanks. And a 91-year old cop? 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 master class in communications strategy. Bruce Anderson and our guest in London, former Stephen Harper Communications Director Andrew MacDougall, take us inside what likely happened as Buckingham Palace put out a statement to counter the Harry and Meagan interview. What likely happened, how did they decide what to say, how to say it and when to say it. You'll learn a lot about how these things are done. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tens of millions around the world have watched the Harry and Meghan interview and the aftershocks continue. What will happen next? Plus Canada's obligation to help others on the vaccine front, how are we doing? Dr Samantha Nutt joins the Bridge. And something about Justin Bieber -- go figure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What to do with Harry and Meghan? The Royal Family is rocked by another internal scandal this time after a headline setting interview the two royals had with Oprah Winfrey on American television. Also our regular Monday morning lay of the land on how Canada is dealing with Covid with the help of Dr Zain Chagla, infectious disease specialist at McMaster University. 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 and there are lots of them this week. Special emphasis on your take on electric vehicles, but still lots of other issues as well. 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 day and lots of good "stuff" to talk about. An amazing sculpture in the Oval Office and the story behind it. A new set of global rankings on the fight against Covid with some surprising results. Why a tweet can sink a career. The five medical appointments you should not postpone. All that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part two of our Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth two-part series on how our personal use of energy is changing. This week the explosion in "EV's", electric vehicles.Robert Lockhart is an EV hobbyist and he helps Bruce and me navigate the EV story. We also start SMT with a discussion about vaccines and ask why Canada is so far behind the US in putting vaccines in arms. 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 staggered the entertainment business worldwide -- is it starting to find ways to make a comeback? We check in with Stratford, Broadway and Beijing. And Bitcoin, the market numbers are raising interest, excitement and concern. We try to answer the questions with a guest who has the cred to deal with them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week there were just two, now three, and maybe four within a week. We're talking vaccines -- and how could that change everything? Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch 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.

Your best answers to the question: What was your favourite Canadian speech quote? Lots of entries from across the country as well as a special letter opening the program from a listener in Japan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's everyone's favourite guessing game -- when will things be normal again? The Bridge gets into the game today with a pretty good assessment from The Atlantic. And as this is Thursday, there's a potpourri of "stuff" from drones flying masks into remote islands in Scotland to dating apps demanding your vaccination status 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.

A major international oil company says it has started to decrease oil production and won't be turning back. Does this signal a major change in the world's dependence on oil? And what does it mean for Canadian oil producers. The first of a two part Smoke Mirrors and The Truth look at the energy world -- this week oil, and next week electric vehicles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Great speeches can change the course of history. So, on the heels of a pretty good Joe Biden speech last night, The Bridge asks today, do you know a Canadian speech that's impacted the country? Plus, Amber Mac drops by to answer your question about the safety of your personal computer during the pandemic. And, what was the worst year in world history? And, would YOU pay for a sightseeing flight over Chernobyl? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot of indicators suggest things are improving quickly on the Covid front, but does that mean we have turned the corner? Two of the country's respected infectious disease specialists have their view. One in Halifax and one in Edmonton. Plus, is Israel trading vaccines for hostages? And, what would you charge researchers to be deliberately infected? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our regular Friday special that focuses on the best of your week's comments and questions Today vaccines, books, and weather highlight the comments and then as we do every week, we pick the letter of the 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 potpourri Thursday and there's lots to choose from. Who should pick the next Governor-General, Bitcoin; forgotten passwords; pandemic passports; where Canadians really miss visiting Americans; which food has become our favourite thanks to Covid-19; and have you hit the pandemic wall? All that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

US President Joe Biden now says his country is not divided, but is it? And is Canada divided too? We lift the curtain on what's real and what isn't. And how it could affect the future here at home. And, some exciting "breaking news" on Chantal Hebert! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vaccine supply in Canada has been down to a trickle for most of this month, but now we're told its about to quadruple. Do you believe that? Or should you be worried? And what about that variant that shud down Newfoundland in a matter of hours, is it coming your way? That's the major question today and we've got a great guest to walk us through it all - infectious disease specialist Dr Zain Chagla.Plus the end of the Lear Jet, and yet another news organization comes up with a set of rules to govern its journalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every Friday is your chance to express a view -- your e-mails with your questions, comments and thoughts. Today is no exception with entries from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday is what we call a potpourri day and today is no exception. Everything from the Impeachment trial, guns, Covid-19, the Olympics (with an anecdote that may shock you), to whether there is an anti-Conservative bias in social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When January 6th happened, the rioters threatened to "hang Mike Pence". Now that Donald Trump is on trial in the US Senate, Mike Pence's story of that decay is critical, but he isn't talking. It's just one of the topics worth considering in this week's Smoke Mirrors and The Truth with Bruce Anderson joining as he always does each Wednesday from Ottawa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A year ago the news of the pandemic shut down the travel business. Thousands of Canadian jobs were affected, as were dozens of Canadian companies. Customers were stranded in countries around the world. Today the inside story of how one company moved to repatriate their travelers, and begin the slow process of trying to save their businesses. 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 still persist about vaccines and variants. Today we go to Edmonton for some answers from infectious disease specialist Dr. Lynora Saxinger. And there are some encouraging signs. We also talk about Dan Levy, Lorne Michaels and The Weeknd. And then a very special guest on the late great Christopher Plummer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every Friday is your chance to express a view -- your e-mails with your questions, comments and thoughts. Today is no exception with entries from across the country and around the world. And a bonus appearance this week from Abacus Data Chairman Bruce Anderson with fresh out of the field research on how Canadians are getting restless about the government's performance on the vaccine rollout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent LA Times report investigates a number of "incidents" that have aviation experts concerned about how pilots who've been laid off because of Covid are getting "rusty" and suggest this is a safety issue. Just one of the items on this week's potpourri episode ... including a pandemic boom in snowmobile use! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Wednesday and that means "Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth" with Bruce Anderson in his regular slot and joining us for a frank discussion about diplomacy in a covid world, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae. He's open, frank and pretty laid back. Bob Rae 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.

A number of new scientific studies are showing that the ice melt underway on our planet is happening at an increasing rate with some absolutely startling numbers being recorded from satellite imagery. But do you care? Is it affecting your life? Author and Public Policy expert Adam Lajeunesse from StFX University in Nova Scotia has the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was really behind the latest travel restrictions imposed by Ottawa, and whatever happened to the excitement surrounding vaccines? Two key stories The Bridge looks at with two special guests -- both who focus on science not politics. Dr Lisa Barret in Halifax and Dr Isaac Bogotch in Toronto. And then for some thing very different, will you need a covid sniffing dog to get you into a Leafs (or Habs, Jets, Senators, Flames, Oilers, Canucks) game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some changes coming up tomorrow for the Bridge and Peter gives you a sense of what they are and what they aren't! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special thanks to our listeners for their comments and extra special thanks to Geist Magazine for a great article to read. 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 with some very interesting stories -- from the genesis of "Because it's 2015!" to paying for a private vaccine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots on top here this week with Bruce Anderson -- the GG failure, can Erin O'Toole survive, and should news orgs ban opinion? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We take a gamble on this episode and try something very different. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the problem with the vaccine rollout? An expert analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some opening thoughts on the Governor-General story -- and then your questions, comments and thoughts for week 45. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.