A Good News Bad News Kind Of Day
More catch up on everything from books to vaccines to airlines.
Nov 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 221
The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
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We're #1 But Do We Want To Be?
Canada has been buying up potential vaccines at a rate unlike any other country in the world. Is that good?
Nov 16, 2020•37 min•Ep. 220
The Weekend Special #35 -- Bruce Anderson Joins For Your US Election Comments.
The mailbag and more! Enjoy.
Nov 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 219
Straight Talk About Where We Are On The Pandemic In Canada
Dr Isaac Bogoch is an infectious disease expert and he is frank about what we need to do if we are going to get this under control -- too many parts of the country right now aren't.
Nov 12, 2020•29 min•Ep. 218
We Remember
A different year, a different method, but we still remember.
Nov 11, 2020•17 min•Ep. 217
Can The Sound Of Your Cough Determine Whether You Have Covid-19?
An intriguing new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tells a few things about the art of listening to a cough. And whatever happened to Peter Moosebridge.
Nov 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 216
Welcome To Week 35 -- Vaccines And Books (one in particular!)
Good news on the vaccine front, and exciting news on the book front -- enjoy!
Nov 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 215
What Happens If Biden Is Asked To Pardon Trump? - A Sunday "Race Next Door Special" On That And A Lot More with Bruce Anderson (#21)
Lots of issues to talk about on this Sunday morning special the day after Biden wins the US presidency.
Nov 08, 2020•35 min•Ep. 214
Bruce, Chantal and Me -- Just Like The Old Days. The Race Next Door (#20)
You want talk about how the media covered the US election? You got it right here, right now.
Nov 06, 2020•51 min•Ep. 213
Your Questions -- Our Answers. From The US Election to Brian Mulroney to Remembrance Day
A bit of catch up today while we keep our eye on the big story.
Nov 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 212
The Day After The Night Before -- The Race Next Door (#19) with Bruce Anderson
Another day timer -- as the post mortem begins! Enjoy.
Nov 04, 2020•40 min•Ep. 211
An Election DAY Special -- How To Watch And What To Watch For With Bruce And Me And The Race Next Door (#18)
We're putting this out early to help get you ready for tonight. Have Fun.
Nov 03, 2020•32 min•Ep. 210
What Do You Mean, You Have Donald Trump As A Guest? How About Mark Critch! The Race Next Door (#17)
Mark Critch tries to get us in the right mood for tomorrow's action. The 22 Minutes star calls in from Halifax for a bit of fun.
Nov 02, 2020•38 min•Ep. 209
The Right Honourable Podcast -- Brian Mulroney Joins Bruce And Me For The Race Next Door (#16).
A fascinating conversation with the country's seventeenth prime minister -- he's pretty blunt about the stakes in the race next door!
Oct 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 208
The Weekend Special #33 -- A Day Early But Still Special!
Catching up after a couple of weeks of missing your comments, thoughts, questions. All good!
Oct 29, 2020•41 min•Ep. 207
Celebrating A Million -- Thanks To All Of You!
It's a potpourri day with lots to catch up on.
Oct 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 206
Could voters in Canada decide who wins the US election? The Race Next Door (#15) with Bruce Anderson and our special guest.
We reach out to Aspen Colorado for former US Ambassador Bruce Heyman and how he’s trying to “get out the vote”.
Oct 27, 2020•40 min•Ep. 205
The Power Of And The Money Behind Political Advertising - The Race Next Door (#14) With Bruce Anderson
We've got a week of specials for you in this the final week of the US election. This one focuses on the race to impact voter's minds through advertising. Joining Bruce and me special guest Perry Tsergas the president and CEO of Ottawa based Spark Advocacy.
Oct 26, 2020•53 min•Ep. 204
The Race Next Door (#13) With Bruce Anderson And Special Guest Lisa Raitt
A great conversation post final debate as the US election enters its final days.
Oct 23, 2020•49 min•Ep. 203
How Did Today's Podcast End Up Talking About Space Junk?
Okay so its a Thursday potpourri and we cover a lot of ground in a mere 27:31!
Oct 22, 2020•28 min•Ep. 202
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.
Oct 21, 2020•47 min•Ep. 201
What's Your Plan For The Winter? Better Get One.
Whatever Happened to the flattened curve? That and a lot more -- including a special ending!
Oct 20, 2020•30 min•Ep. 200
So, Who Is The Real "Idiot" And The Real "Disgrace"?
Trump versus Fauci, another day another insult. And everything else from Halloween to Zoom.
Oct 19, 2020•29 min•Ep. 199
The Weekend Special #31- The People Are Always Right, And You Are The People!
Your weekly mailbag of comments, questions and thoughts.
Oct 16, 2020•35 min•Ep. 198
Searching For Some Optimism
Second thoughts on Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and some welcome thoughts on the power of optimism and the value of a smile.
Oct 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 197
The Race Next Door (#11) With Bruce Anderson - So Is It Really All Over Or Are We Missing Something?
Our most popular weekday podcast as Bruce and I try to make sense of the race next door. Lots to chew on here.
Oct 14, 2020•44 min•Ep. 196
Maybe Its Time You Wiped Your Cellphone Down
Welcome to Week 31 and a collection of stories you just find useful.
Oct 13, 2020•25 min•Ep. 195
The Thanksgiving Weekend Special (#30)
Enjoy your holiday weekend and stay healthy.
Oct 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 194
A "Monster" and a "Communist" --- Really? -- This Week's Race Next Door (#10) with Bruce Anderson
The podcast within a podcast with Bruce Anderson and me deconstructing the Veep Debate.
Oct 08, 2020•42 min•Ep. 193
How Do You Handle A Customer Who Won't Wear A Mask?
A hump day potpourri special! Lots of stuff for your Wednesday.
Oct 07, 2020•32 min•Ep. 192
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