The Weekend Special #16 -- Thoughts For July 4th
Let's keep our relationship with the U.S. in perspective.
Jul 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 131
The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Are Those The Same Clothes You've Been Wearing For Four Months?
Back after two Canada Day holidays off, a serious potpourri of little stories for you.
Jul 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 130
Courtroom Drama - Mick Jagger versus Donald Trump?
Love a courtoom brawl? The White House versus the Stones could be a good one. Week 16 of the "bridge daily"kicks off Canada Day week with some pretty interesting stuff. Enjoy.
Jun 29, 2020•24 min•Ep. 129
The Weekend Special #15 With A Twist -- As U.S. Numbers Explode What's The Danger To Us?
Public Health Specialist David Fisman gives us a real sense of what to expect in the next three to six months. Then your questions, comments and thoughts.
Jun 26, 2020•31 min•Ep. 128
Are You Going To Travel This Summer? What's The Future Of Travel?
Let's think summer, and let's talk about what you plan to do.
Jun 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 127
The Fauci Affect
Watching Anthony Fauci today compared with March is not a comforting sight. America is failing him, can Canada avoid the same result?
Jun 24, 2020•25 min•Ep. 126
What Do Americans Really Think -- A New Survey Has Some Surprising Answers
Abacus Data Chairman Bruce Anderson is back with us by popular demand and his latest survey is not of Canadians but Americans and some of its findings are staggering.
Jun 23, 2020•27 min•Ep. 125
Do You Have A Misinformation Spreader In Your House?
Week fifteen starts with lots to discuss including this question from the Atlantic about misinformation, and whether some of the biggest spreaders are at family gatherings.
Jun 22, 2020•25 min•Ep. 124
The Weekend Special #14 - As 'the bridge daily" Hits A Half Million
Lots of great questions, thoughts and comments from YOU. Plus who listens to the "bridge" and from where?
Jun 19, 2020•42 min•Ep. 123
After COVID Will It Be A Baby Boom Or A Baby Bust?
A Thursday potpourri on contact tracing to masks to baby numbers to the origins of the 10,000 step march. Something for everyone on this one.
Jun 18, 2020•24 min•Ep. 122
Justin Trudeau's Difficult Day
No go at the UN and questions about the country's finances made it a tough day for the Prime Minister. And you thought taking your shoes off at airport security was a pain -- there's more coming.
Jun 17, 2020•25 min•Ep. 121
A Resounding "NO" From You On Reopening The Border
I asked you to write in and you did. No one shy here. Plus the latest on COVID-19 prevention research.
Jun 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 120
Take A Good, Long, Hard Look At Yourself On The Issue Of Racism -- and, Women or Men, Who Is Best To Lead In The Pandemic?
A David Axelrod column on race in the Washington Post on the weekend got me thinking and might get you thinking too. That plus are women better than women at leading us in the pandemic?
Jun 15, 2020•24 min•Ep. 119
The Weekend Special # 13 -- I Really Like This One
Lots of your thoughts about the meaning of what we are going through and how these moments are changing us.
Jun 12, 2020•41 min•Ep. 118
Dumping On The NYTimes!
How dare they! One of the world's great newspapers assuming they know what fascinates us as Canadians!! And more on masks and schools.
Jun 11, 2020•23 min•Ep. 117
Coffee Wars -- And What They Say About Our Times
Starbucks is closing stores while Dunkin's is hiring and offering quite the twist. And a lot more in today's podcast for you to think about!
Jun 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 116
The W.H.O. Has Lost Credibility At The Time It Was Needed Most.
The WHO needs help. It needs reform. And that hurts me to have to admit. Plus, when do infectious disease control experts think we will once again be able to do what we used to take for granted. This is a pretty interesting study.
Jun 09, 2020•23 min•Ep. 115
How Green Is Your Garden? And Why?
The impact COVID-19 is having on the environment and how it may be having an affect right in your own garden. And some early indications of the impact of "reopening" - how comfortable are we in getting back to the way we used to live?
Jun 08, 2020•26 min•Ep. 114
The Weekend Special #12 -- Lots More Of Your Thoughts, Comments and Questions.
Lots of different issues, including lots on "the pause".
Jun 05, 2020•40 min•Ep. 113
Is Green The New Brown?
Unidentified riot control groups in unmarked, mostly green, uniforms patrolling streets outside the White House. What? Plus a potpourri of other "stuff" to get you thinking.
Jun 04, 2020•24 min•Ep. 112
The Art Of The Pause
The 21 seconds of Justin Trudeau where he didn't say a word but may have said a lot more than it at first appeared. Plus -- the art of breathing. Who knew?
Jun 03, 2020•26 min•Ep. 111
"What Can I Do?"
What can I do? That's a common question over the past few days for those who aren't near the centre of the George Floyd story but do want to do something. Some thoughts on that and more.
Jun 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 110
The Weekend Special #11 -- More From You As We Carry On
Thoughts, questions and comments from you after 77 days since we started the Bridge Daily.
May 29, 2020•35 min•Ep. 109
How Germs Move Around Offices And Homes In No Time At All - An Amazing New Study
Tracking germs. Understanding Vietnam's anti COVID-19 success. And how to cheer for a game you're not at. Something for everyone today.
May 28, 2020•22 min•Ep. 108
Who Will You Trust When The World Returns To Some Sense Of Normalcy
This is a potpourri podcast today -- from deciding on who to trust, to reservations about returning your kids to school -- and everything in between.
May 27, 2020•24 min•Ep. 107
Shameful
One word describes what we heard today about the level of "care" in some Long Term Care Facilities. So what now? Plus, the latest on air travel, and some hopeful news about my latest project!
May 26, 2020•27 min•Ep. 106
Was It The Fault Of Those In The Park Or Those Who Run It ... Or Both?
Week Eleven begins with some tough questions about how a gorgeous weekend in downtown Toronto created such a nasty mess and left some big questions. Plus, is Dubai our future?
May 25, 2020•25 min•Ep. 105
Life Goes On -- As We End Week Ten
Your questions, comments and thoughts after another week of dealing with COVID-19.
May 22, 2020•39 min•Ep. 104
Time To Put A Possible COVID-19 Vaccine In Context
An apology for last night's technical problem (my fault!); Vaccines in context; and this week's lesson in "learning from history".
May 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 103
Gotta Love Those Vikings
Starting tonight with some encouraging news from Denmark -- and then my take on the "Art of Deflection". Plus, a June Wedding -- how times have changed. (Sorry, but an earlier release of this episode had the sound of a metronome going throughout the podcast, I think that's fixed now!)
May 20, 2020•25 min•Ep. 102
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