Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 7th. Brian Stewart on the potential of a global famine because of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Plus, everything from high gasoline prices to the width of airline seats.
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 22nd. One of the world's most celebrated historians, Margaret Macmillan, puts the Ukraine war in context -- is it already a world war? And Brian Stewart drops by with his regular Tuesday commentary on what is missing in the coverage of the war.
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. The former deputy leader of the CPC on the leadership race and what to believe and what not to believe. And, her up-close candid assessment of Pierre Poilievre. Plus some Monday Notes on everything from the accuracy of Covid case counts, to some secrets of your fast food delivery people.
Chantal and Bruce take a break from their summer routine to join me for a special summer Good Talk. We touch a lot of bases from the Covid surge and does anyone care; to the battles inside both the Conservative and Liberal parties, to the latest on the January 6th committee. Enjoy.
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 16th. 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.
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 26th. 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.
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 4th. A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae. At issue: whether its right to negotiate with a proven liar and war criminal, in this case, Vladimir Putin. Why do it, and if you do, why trust him?
The convoy organizers are back in Ottawa town, and one in five Conservative MP's were there to greet them. What does that mean and how does that play out this summer? Chantal and Bruce are all in for that discussion, plus chatter as Michelle Rempel Garner makes her decision, and the Liberals summer mess continues.
Your thoughts, ideas and questions about the issues of the day. We get lots of emails, hundreds of them every week, at The Bridge, with thoughtful, challenging ideas about the stories we cover. Thursday is your day to air them out.
Bruce Anderson puts his lens on the committee hearings in Washington into the Jan 6, 2021 insurrection. Is it having an impact and will it make a real difference? Plus, inflation -- what impact does it have on the world of politics?
Those on Parliament Hill who protect parliamentarians have asked those they protect to start carrying panic buttons with them wherever they go. It's yet another sign of the times. Plus Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on Ukraine -- this week Brian's focus is on the "resistance" or the "guerilla" warfare the Ukrainians are waging against Russia.
Preet Banerjee is in the house today. One of the country's leading personal financial advisors drops by to help demystify living in a period of rising inflation. From housing to gas to food, what's the best way to handle the situation -- Preet offers some suggestions. Plus some interesting new stats on trust in the media.
After hinting the Liberal's solution for inflation would be in a speech by the finance minister yesterday, observers were left disappointed. Are the Liberals out of ideas and adrift? Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo (filling in this week for Bruce Anderson) have their thoughts on that, plus some analysis on Pierre Poilievre and things Conservative.
It's Your Turn with letters about everything from aging to conspiracy theories. Your thoughts, comments and ideas about the issues of the day. And as always, you don't hold back.
Bruce Anderson has the results of some new data on the relationship between people's trust, or lack of it, in media and government, and how it connects to the rapid growth in conspiracy theories. Some of the data is shocking. Plus some new thoughts on the unfolding story of the final days of the Trump administration.
Our regular Tuesday check-in with veteran correspondent Brian Stewart about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Brian sees things in a critical and dire moment for Ukraine as the balance seems to have tipped in Russia's favour. Also today, the challenge of aging, and some opening thoughts on two days of the January 6th committee.
The former deputy leader of the CPC on the leadership race and what to believe and what not to believe. And, her up-close candid assessment of Pierre Poilievre. Plus some Monday Notes on everything from the accuracy of Covid case counts, to some secrets of your fast food delivery people.
The finger of blame was pointed directly at Donald Trump last night for the January 6, 2021 insurrection on Capitol Hill. Chantal and Bruce with their take on whether that blame will become the accepted truth. Also the latest on the investigation into the use of the Emergencies Act in Ottawa, and can Pierre Poilievre be caught by his rivals for the Conservative leadership?
Our weekly collection of your thoughts about some of the pressing issues of the day.
Voter turnout -- it's not just an Ontario issue. Bruce Anderson brings the SMT lens to this story. Also, tomorrow is the start of the prime time January 6th committee hearings -- what to expect? And Boris Johnson -- can he service?
Brian Stewart on the potential of a global famine because of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Plus, everything from high gasoline prices to the width of airline seats.
James Moore, Conservative and Gerald Butts, Liberal, continue their very special conversations on The Bridge. Special because they've agreed to keep partisan shots out of the discussion! Today the topic is leadership and the way parties choose their top person. Is it good enough?
Are there lessons about Doug Ford's second majority government win? Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that. And what's the real reason former finance minister Bill Morneau is dumping on the Trudeau government? Plus, what's behind Pierre Poilievre's twitter finger?
After Buffalo, after Texas and after new gun laws in Canada, it's time for your turn and you certainly deliver. Lots of your letters this week with your thoughts, ideas and comments.
The Trudeau government moves on handguns as part of its latest firearms policy. How are others not only in Canada but outside the country reacting? Bruce is here with the latest episode of Smoke Mirrors and The Truth.
Cancelled flights, long delays, and angry passengers. Its chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers in different airports around the world. It's also Tuesday and our weekly check-in with correspondent Brian Stewart on Ukraine -- it's "grim" for both sides. And Canada's top ten weather facts -- see how many you get right!
How seriously should we take the threat of "monkeypox". Dr Isaac Bogoch is back to help us with that one. Plus are we about to see the return of the supersonic passenger jet? And, whatever happened to the phone booth?
National security experts say Canada should be re-examining its relationship with the United States -- will we? And Canada's airports are a mess -- why isn't the government doing anything about it? Chantal and Bruce with their Good Talk thoughts.
The latest US mass shooting is awful but will anything change? That's just one of the subjects on this week's Your Turn, your thoughts, ideas and comments about the issues of the day.
