Bruce Anderson brings the SMT take to the Bridge's latest discussion about the media and journalism. Britain has only recently started a right-wing brand of cable TV News, but it's not working so far. Just like it didn't work in Canada. So why does it work in the US?
The loss of Andrew Krystal is a loss to his colleagues, but a major loss to his listeners too. Plus, Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on the Ukraine War with this week's focus on how POW's are and should be treated.
Today an encore presentation of The Bridge: Special with an episode that first aired on May 17th. Some bold statements about how Ukraine can win what was thought to be an unwinnable war against Russia are being made by some top western leaders. Veteran correspondent and our weekly contributor on the Ukraine conflict, Brian Stewart, wonders. whether these are the things that should be said at this time. Plus a mini potpourri on everything from drone mail service to whether calling someone bald is...
Bruce and Chantal are focused on two subjects this week -- Ottawa's decision to shut Huawei out of Canada's 5G networks, and Conservatives in Alberta push Jason Kenney out of the premier's chair. What are the implications on both decisions?
Not sure I've ever seen quite the same amount of reaction to a Bridge episode, as was seen by the combination of the Buffalo shootings and the story of one woman's fight against hate in Stratford, Ontario. Your thoughts on those topics dominate Your Turn this week.
Bruce joins us from Edinburgh, Scotland on the topic of Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada. What can the heir to the throne do to gain affection from Canadians at a time when the future of the monarchy is very much on the minds of many? Plus how the tragic and horrific Buffalo story has injected itself into the Conservative leadership campaign.
Some bold statements about how Ukraine can win what was thought to be an unwinnable war against Russia are being made by some top western leaders. Veteran correspondent and our weekly contributor on the Ukraine conflict, Brian Stewart, wonders. whether these are the things that should be said at this time. Plus a mini potpourri on everything from drone mail service to whether calling someone bald is sexual harassment.
There are many forms of hate and sadly we see that unveiled in different ways and in different places almost every day. It leaves many of us with questions about how we can make a difference in confronting it. Today a story about one woman's attempt to do just that.
It was ugly and dangerous ..and Peterborough Police now claim they are investigating who was behind it. Jagmeet Singh was visiting the Ontario city when he was aggressively harassed verbally and threatened physically. Is this the new norm for Canadian politics?
Shireen Abu Akleh may not have been known that much in North America, but she was an icon in the middle east for her coverage, over a quarter of a century, of the Israeli-Palestinian story. Yesterday she was shot and killed covering a protest in the West Bank. Today we remember her, and then as always on Thursdays, Your Turn.
Not exactly a potpourri edition of SMT but close as Bruce Anderson joins in on the conversation you love to hear. The image of Prince Charles reading the Speech from the Throne in Westminster yesterday gives us all reason to pause. Plus a new poll on Ontario, a court decision in Alberta, and Elon Musk on Trump and Twitter.
For weeks the world has waited to hear Vladimir Putin give his detailed reasoning for the war in Ukraine. Yesterday they finally heard it when the Russian leader spoke on the May 9th anniversary of his country's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1845. Brian Stewart gives his take on Putin's speech.
The parade of international celebrities continues into Ukraine as the war continues. The Bridge reaches out to leading Ukrainian academic Olexiy Haran for his take on just what's happening. Also, an old recording shows why FDR "hated war".
If you were looking for a hockey brawl kind of debate amongst those who are competing for the Conservative Party leadership, well then you got what you wanted last night. Bruce and Chantal have their views on what was accomplished and what was not. Also more on the potential Canadian fallout to a major pending US court decision on abortion.
A real cross-section of your thoughts on the topics of the day. Plus, if Maradona's old jersey can sell for more than ten million dollars, think of the possibilities.
The uproar surrounding the decision by the US Supreme Court over the future of abortion in that country has brought new focus to the question of how different are we in Canada on the way we make these decisions. Bruce Anderson is by with his SMT focus on that, and similar questions about another very different issue.
An unprecedented leak of a draft decision by the United States Supreme Court has shocked the legal community and abortion rights advocates. Basically, the leak suggests that the Court has decided to overturn Roe vs Wade, the 1970's decision to legalize abortion in the US. Some opening thoughts on that. Plus the legacy of Guy Lafleur; and then Brian Stewart drops by with the latest on the "spy wars" that have dominated the Russia-Ukraine story.
Missing the forest for the trees. It's a common mistake we all make when looking at big issues and right now there's little bigger than Ukraine. So what's going on in the background while we are focused on refugees and fighting in the foreground? That's the question today and Dr Janice Stein, the internationally respected Canadian foreign affairs analyst is our guest.
Bruce is away this week and Rob Russo joins in with Chantal on what was a very interesting week. What did those three topics have in common and why were all three important?
While the focus through the Ukraine war has been on Russia's invasion, it's clear now that the Ukraine forces are now starting not to just defend, but also to move into Russia with attacks of their own. Brian Stewart is with us again today with his take on this development. Also some of your reactions to the Moore-Butts conversation from earlier this week.
It's a huge purchase but why. Elon Musk is no dummy, so why this move and what's he really thinking? Bruce Anderson puts the SMT microscope on the Twitter deal and what it may mean for a social media future.
At a time when a lot of people are wondering about the changing nature of the media landscape, The Bridge raises some questions. What and who do people trust to get their information? What is truth and who gives it? Author, former journalist and former political advisor Bill Fox is our guest.
If there are two guys who can "bring it" in a non-partisan conversation about Canadian politics it’s these two. One Conservative, one Liberal. Today's topic is Canada on the world stage - is there a common approach and should there be a common approach no matter who is in power?
Chantal and Bruce debate just what kind of treatment the media is giving Conservative Leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre and compare it to the treatment Donald Trump got in 2016. Fair or unfair?
Brian Stewart us back with his latest commentary on the Ukraine war. In this episode, the veteran foreign correspondent focuses on the sinking of the Russian Black Sea flagship, the “Moscow”. To Brian, this story has been underreported.
Back on The Bridge after ten days off and we get right to it with a major interview with Dr Isaac Bogoch. The Bridge is known for blunt talk and no one is better at it than Dr Bogoch. Covid is everywhere yet many of us seem disinterested. What now?
Today an encore presentation of The Bridge: Special with an episode that last aired on December 23rd. The Kaleb Dahlgren Story.
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on Dec 7th. This is fun. The documentary made from archival film by director Peter Jackson about the Beatles just months before their breakup is rich in content. How rich? George Stroumboulopoulos is our guest in this really fascinating interview about the "fab four".
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 8th. Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good reviews, and, at the same time, some surprisingly good reviews from places you might not expect. So what should we make of that?
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 15th. This is a fabulous and important discussion to have with two normally political foes engaging in a thoughtful, for the most part non partisan discussion about current leadership patterns. Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau Principal Secretary Gerry Butts.
