SMT -- WILL THE NEW COVID VACCINE BE OVERWHELMED BY THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST IT?

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind?: We asked "What's on your mind?" and you answered "A lot"! From centralized power in the PMO, to what will happen to the Senate, to the use of the flag to the Middle East and everything in between. And then the Random Ranter gets very worried about AI. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

47 min listen

Encore Presentation - Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book: An encore of An interview with Andrew Lawton the author of the new book on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

44 min listen

Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book: An interview with Andrew Lawton the author of the new book on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

44 min listen

Putin Talks "Freeze" in the Ukraine War, What Does That Mean?: Is the Russia, Ukraine War at a hinge moment? Vladimir Putin's use of the word "freeze" has people talking. Janice Stein The Munk School director gives us her latest update on the situation in the Middle East, plus the tense situation in the waters off Taiwan. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

45 min listen

Good Talk -- What's Tom Mulcair Up To?: The former national leader of the NDP has been saying some nice things about Mark Carney lately. Is it nothing more than just exercising his new role as a political analyst or could it be more than that? Fun to talk about with Bruce and Chantal. Also some fascinating comparisons between Canada and the UK as the British heard into an election campaign with the governing party down twenty points. Sound Familiar? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

53 min listen

Your Turn -- From Inflation to Shrinkflation: The question of the week was "Name one thing you do to try to beat inflation." There may not have been as many answers as usual but there are some good ones that will make you think. And some thoughts about shrinkflation too which is definitely a part of this story as well. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

41 min listen

Encore Presentation - "Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book: An encore of This is publication day for Paul Wells and his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at the man who has been part of the Canadian landscape as a political leader for a dozen years now. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

43 min listen

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

47 min listen

Encore Presentation - Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?: An encore of new data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail suggests Canadians find neither Justin Trudeau or Pierre Poilievre credible -- quite a statement about Canadian politics today. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

53 min listen

Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?: New data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail suggests Canadians find neither Justin Trudeau or Pierre Poilievre credible -- quite a statement about Canadian politics today. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

53 min listen

Your Turn ... What's On Your Mind?: From across the country, you're not shy, from forest fires to work schedules in the public service, to highway safety during crop planting season we hear from you. Plus the Random Ranter is here with his thoughts for the week. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

44 min listen

Encore Presentation - The Ben Johnson Story -- New Questions About The Doping Scandal: An encore of A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questions about the fairness of the way the Canadian track star was treated after he tested positive in the 1988 Olympics. Mary Ormsby, a well known and very respected sportswriter, has a new book about the controversy. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

37 min listen

Enough About The Trial, Tell Me About The Election: The media for the most part is fixated on all the salacious details of the Trump hush money trial and very little time is being spent covering the race for the. White House. So, Keith Boag joins us for one of his regular visits to give his thoughts about where we are in the Trump-Biden 2024 battle. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

41 min listen

Hopes Dashed For A Ceasefire - The War Continues in Gaza: Forget about those marathon ceasefire talks, they aren't going anywhere. Full scale fighting is back and it's across Gaza not just in the south. What now? Dr. Janice Stein is with us for her regular Monday chat about Gaza, and also about Ukraine. Plus, we unveil this week's question of the week - what's on your mind? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

45 min listen

Good Talk -- Is Three Days A Week At The Office Too Much?: Lots up for discussion on Good Talk this week -- public service unions are fighting Ottawa over remote work, Mark Carney's view on carbon tax, more on Pierre Poilievre on the "notwithstanding clause" and how the issue of abortion could be involved, and the CBC and its executive bonuses. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

53 min listen

Your Turn -- Week Two of Your Favourite Teacher: "Can you name a teacher who had the greatest impact on your life?" From across the country you wrote in, enough to fill two Thursdays of Your Turn. Plus today, as every Thursday, the Random Ranter and his take for this week on the future of local news. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

51 min listen

Encore Presentation - Climate Change -- Let's Talk About It: An encore of Professor Katharine Hayhoe is a Canadian atmospheric scientist living in Texas who is one of North America's leading academics talking about climate change. Plus a new answer on the old question of why do journalists only cover bad news -- you're the answer! by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

40 min listen

"Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book: This is publication day for Paul Wells and his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at the man who has been part of the Canadian landscape as a political leader for a dozen years now. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

44 min listen

Seven Days to Make A Deal: It's crunch time for Israel and Hamas. This could be the week that a ceasefire is reached in the bloody war between both sides in the Gaza conflict. Dr Janice Stein is with us again for her regular Monday discussion about the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

45 min listen

Good Talk -- "Toxicity, Lies and Misinformation": A Liberal MP says she's had enough. After nine years as an MP Pam Damoff says she won't run again because she simply doesn't feel safe anymore. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

51 min listen

YOUR TURN -- YOUR FAVOURITE TEACHER: From across the country, you've told us in passionate and emotional ways about the one teacher who so impacted your life. There have been so many letters we'll have enough for next week's Your Turn as well! Plus, the Random Ranter on ...you guessed it, teachers! by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

50 min listen

Encore Presentation - How Canada Works -- The Book: An encore of my fourth book, and my second co-authored with Mark Bulgutch is released by publisher Simon and Schuster today. It's called "How Canada Works" and to Mark and me is a testament to the people who quietly and without fanfare make the country work. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

49 min listen

Why Are Incumbents In So Much Trouble?: The Scottish First Minister resigns, the British PM is being pushed by his own party, the polls are brutal for Justin Trudeau, and Joe Biden can't seem to pull away from a court bound Donald Trump. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

44 min listen

Do We Even Matter Anymore?: A provocative weekend column co-written by our Dr Janice Stein looks at Canada's impact in the United States and asks, Do We Even Matter Anymore? Also today, our regular check-in on Ukraine and the Middle East. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

47 min listen

Good Talk -- What Was He Thinking?: Pierre Poilievre ends up with a group of F-Trudeau flag wavers in the Maritimes. Really? Whatever happened to the newly hired comms director for the Prime Minister? Has anything made a difference? And Mark Carney seems to finally enter the ring. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

53 min listen

Your Turn ... Social Media, Thumbs Up Or. Thumbs Down?: This week's question was about social media and whether you like or dislike it. Plus the Random Ranter is back after a week off and he's got some strong words for the rich! by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

42 min listen

Encore Presentation - Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer: An encore of Canadian author, comedian and yes, icon, Rick Mercer. If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting about? But we start with an engaging story about a meeting between a young Prince Charles and an amazing woman from northern Scotland. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

48 min listen

Moore Butts Conversation #15. Democracy versus Autocracy: The latest version of our Moore Butts series has former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore, and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts on a topic of our times. by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

48 min listen

Will The Middle East Cycle of Retaliation Ever End?: Our regular Monday conversation with Dr Janice Stein includes one of her specialties. The University of Toronto professor is an expert in conflict management so why can't the historic conflicts that have been a part of the middle east for centuries ever be resolved? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

48 min listen

Good Talk -- The Budget Fallout from Economics to Leadership: Lots to talk about this week and much of it connected to the fallout from the new budget. With some Liberals calling for a move to the centre did the budget simply go further left? Is Pierre Poilievre starting to answer questions about just what he would do if he got into government? by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

53 min listen

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