Bruce is back with his take on what we are witnessing as the day's news looks a lot like the old documentary newsreels of the past. Bombed out European cities, long lines of refugees fleeing to nearby borders, and a dictator seemingly out of control. Are we doing enough?
Many people think Vladimir Putin has, to put it mildly, lost his way, and he's become irrational in his actions. One of the most internationally respected writers on the Putin legacy, Professor Timothy Frye of Columbia University in New York, joins us with his thoughts. Then a different angle to the story that has the world's attention -- how the story is being covered. My old colleague and one of the best war correspondents I've known in my career, Brian Stewart, is with us for that discussion....
First up today, we go to Kiev to talk to the internationally known academic Olexiy Haran for an on-the-ground description of life in the embattled city. And why morale remains so high. But it's also Monday and we hold true to our weekly commitment to stay on the pandemic story with a focus this week on masks and the push to end use of them. Science Sam, Dr Samantha Yammine is with us for that.
Bruce and Chantal are back with a full agenda. Canada's position on Ukraine, Justin Trudeau revoking the Emergencies Act and the latest on the Conservative leadership race.
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.
Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and The Truth is all over the continuing fallout from the trucker's story. From the US fascination with Justin Trudeau to the impact of Ukraine to the Conservative leadership race -- it's all here!
It's our regular weekly (day later than usual because of yesterday's holiday) check-in on Covid. But first some thoughts on the Ukraine story, and the trucker's story and the importance of words. Epidemiologist Dr. Zain Chagla joins us with his take on yet another vaccine shot, and also how concerned we should be about the variant BA2
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.
You'll never guess what the topic is for this week with Bruce and Chantal. Has the government justified its use of the Emergencies Act -- a full show's back and forth on this one.
More letters than ever sent in this week and today's Bridge highlights some of them. Also lots of comments on our Gerry Butts/James Moore Tuesday episode -- seems like you loved it. Plus some thoughts from you on the latest COVID situation.
Bruce brings his latest data book with him and gives us a sense of how Canadians feel about the convoy mess. Also the big question -- will this ever end and how will it end?
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.
Many provinces have started rolling back Covid restrictions. Right or wrong? Epidemiologist Dr Lisa Barrett joins us from Halifax with her thoughts on this question that goes to the heart of the question of covid management.
How do you feel about the leadership of Justin Trudeau during the "convoy crisis"? Is it strong or weak? What could he be doing that he isn't doing? And what about the Conservative's huge flip flop -- going from cheerleaders for the protesting truckers to demanding they, stop their protest now? Lots to discuss and Chantal and Bruce are ready for just that.
Lots of your thoughts, comments, questions and ideas about the various "protests" across the country as they are about to enter a third week. And you haven't forgotten the pandemic, your emails on that too.
American political strategist Steve Schmidt joins us with his theories on how and why the American far right is trying to influence the protests in Ottawa, and Bruce Anderson has his thoughts on that. Its Smoke Mirrors and The Truth for another week of talk about a situation that has paralyzed parts of the country's political and economic base. Plus the latest on the Conservative leadership race.
Steve Schmidt is a top American political and communications strategist with bright red Republican credentials. He's fearful of what's happening in his country and is convinced it's bleeding over into Canada, witness the dark side of the trucker's convoy. Plus an extraordinary discussion with Anthony Germain of the CBC on what it's like inside Beijing in the midst of Covid and the Olympics.
A lot of reasonable people are getting frustrated and are beginning to ask "Are we still in a pandemic?" So that is among the big picture questions on our regular Monday edition of The Bridge this week with Dr. Isaac Bogoch of the University Health Network in Toronto.
Three words: Truckers -- Erin O'Toole. And then many more words and lively discussion from Chantal and Bruce!
A busy week in the Your Turn department, dozens and dozens of letters, mostly to do with the so-called "freedom" convoy and listeners haven't been shy. But also comments about electric vehicles and the pandemic make the list.
As the voting was taking place on Erin O'Toole's leadership Smoke Mirrors and The Truth had these thoughts on the dilemma facing the Conservatives and their leadership. Also, how are the people of Ottawa holding up to the protests in their city?
Today we focus on the big picture of electric vehicles. While auto manufacturers have their foot on the pedal, just how ready is the country for the massive change that electrification will mean? One of the country's leading experts on the auto industry -- Dr. Charlotte Yates, @uofgpresident is our guest.
Today's regular Monday look at where we are in the fight against COVID involves our discussion this week with Edmonton's Dr. Lynora Saxinger from the University of Alberta. But first my thoughts on the weekend of protest on mandates. And of course, a last thought on the weekend's NFL games.
As the so-called "Freedom Convoy" approaches Ottawa Chantal and Bruce offer their thoughts on a protest that has authorities more than a little worried. And through it all Erin O'Toole does his weekly struggle looking for the middle ground.
This is the 500th episode of The Bridge and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some of your latest letters, your ideas, thoughts and comments.
The cross country trucker's convoy is picking up steam, coverage and ugly words as it makes its way towards the nation's capital this weekend. What exactly is their issue? Who's funding them? And is Ottawa worried? All that and more as Bruce Anderson joins from Ottawa.
For some young Canadians with good jobs and a young family will never be able to buy a home. How did it ever get to this? Preet Banerjee joins us and he's got lots to say on this. Also, EV's reach another milestone in Europe. It's way more than a fad now.
It's our regular Monday pandemic checkup, this week with Toronto epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. The good doctor is a straight shooter and he doesn't hold back as the quote above in today's title clearly shows! But there's a football twist in today's episode as well -- go figure.
Three Topics for today -- is it already open warfare over leadership in the Conservative caucus? What's the impact of the NDP's surge in many upcoming provincial races? And Bruce offers one potential solution to the housing crisis.
A year from now, fully vaxed and with the pandemic hopefully a distant memory, will you still be wearing a mask? If so you might want to make sure it's a real one. And it's the Thursday mailbag edition with a good selection of your comments, ideas and questions.
