Are We Living Through OUR 1930's Moment?

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Are We Living Through OUR 1930's Moment?

FromThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has juggled today's normal lineup around. Dr Janice Stein, internationally recognized U of T professor of conflict management, joins me after a night of attacks in Ukraine. Also, some of your best letters in our Mail Bag for the past week, all relate to the trucker's story.

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Feb 24, 2022

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Campaign Day 1: Day 1 of Canada's 2019 Federal Election. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Campaign Day Two: Day 2 of Canada's 2019 Federal Election. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Woodward Day Two -- Should The Trump Tapes Have Been Released Months Ago?: Plus, are Fox News hosts "suckers"? (NOT Chris Wallace on Sunday mornings, but just about everyone else). by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Campaign Day 10: The "Scandal" Word: Day 10 of Canada's 2019 Federal Election. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Just How Effective Is Your Mask? Here's The Test Anyone Can Do To Find Out.: Plus, Doug Ford does the Dad thing as the numbers start to climb. And, some bizarre ideas airlines have to raise money. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Just The Facts Please -- Where Are We In Canada On The Covid Story?: Time to talk to our expert. How Concerned should we be about the rising numbers in Canada? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Bob Woodward Does It Again -- Plus, The Race Next Door #5: Not a good day for Donald Trump. In fact a terrible one. Plus your questions for Bruce and me on TRND. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Campaign Day 14: Toronto Pearson International Airport: Day 14 of Canada's 2019 Federal Election. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Campaign Day Seven: Day 7 of Canada's 2019 Federal Election. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Why Are Americans Getting Their Seasonal Flu Shots And We're Still Waiting?: Talk about a remote podcast -- this one is from the dock!Some important stuff about the seasonal flu vaccine, PLUS rating how the world feels about Donald Trump. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Campaign Day 13: How to Move the Numbers: Day 13 of Canada's 2019 Federal Election. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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The Race Next Door (#12) With Bruce Anderson And Special Guest Gerry Butts.: Gerry Butts brings his insider analysis to the pod today to set up tomorrow's final presidential debate. It's a master class in watching from this side of the border. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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What Do The Latest Pandemic Numbers Really Say?: Plus, the remarkable delivery chain being established to get the vaccine when it's ready to you. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Remembering John Turner: It's always a tough weekend when you lose a "friend". by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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The Weekend Special #27 - Enjoy.: The focus this week -- going back to class. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Are School Openings Working Through The Pandemic -- Europe May Have The Answer.: Plus, what do James Cameron, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorcese have in common aside from being film directors? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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If Trump Loses Will There Be A Peaceful Transition Of Power? -- Of Course There Will: I had a speech in Calgary today -- but I wasn't there. How'd that work for you? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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The Race Next Door #7 -- (And A Bit Of The Race Right Here): Bruce Anderson joins the pod again for insight on the US election but also some insight on the thinking behind the Throne Speech and the PM's address to the nation here in Canada today. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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An Uncertain World Grows More Uncertain: It was a remarkable weekend for events. Events that have made the situation in the Middle East even more uncertain in what to expect next. A helicopter crash in a remote region of Iran takes out the country's leadership, and a decision from prosecutors at the International Criminal Court has put the leadership of Israel and Hamas on notice. What happens now? Dr Janice Stein makes her regular weekly visit with her analysis. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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