Message to Canada -- No More Excuses
One key message heard by delegates at The Halifax Security Conference was that its time for Canada to step up on defence spending.
Nov 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 1123
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Good Talk -- Is This Desperation?
A GST holiday, 250 dollar cheques, what's next as the Liberals try to win back Canadians in the months before an election.
Nov 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1122
Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind
Everything from climate action, to potshots at Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre, to bike lanes and pet care.
Nov 21, 2024•49 min•Ep. 1121
My Life in Politics with Lloyd Axworthy - Encore
Time in the cabinets of Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien allowed Axworthy to see power close up.
Nov 20, 2024•38 min•Ep. 1120
What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now?
A lot of things changed in our world on the night Trump won the US Presidency. What about climate change?
Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1119
Would You Trust The New US Team With Your Secrets?
Some of the proposed appointments to the Trump cabinet have surprised, but none more so than his intelligence & security positions.
Nov 18, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1118
Good Talk -- Call The Election Soon?
Donald Trump's win has changed everything so why not change the Canadian election timetable?
Nov 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1117
Your Turn -- Where Would You Cut?
If the decision is made to cut government services, where would YOU cut? Then the Ranter on where all the small cars have gone.
Nov 14, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1116
Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain - Encore
An encore of author Ted Barris joins us today to discuss his latest book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour.
Nov 13, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1115
The Media and the US Election -- Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
Bill Fox is a former senior reporter, a top political advisor to a former prime minister, and a former executive for major companies. He's also an author specializing in discussion about the media.
Nov 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1114
The Trump Reality -- Janice Stein's View of What Happens Now
Janice Stein, may surprise you because she's not quite as pessimistic as others.
Nov 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 1113
What Happened, What Now, And Is Canada Ready? -- Good Talk
Why Americans delivered the result they did, and then, they deal with how Canada is reacting to the decision and what it means for us.
Nov 08, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1112
Your Turn -- Your Remembrance Day Memories
Important memories that so many of you don't want to see forgotten.
Nov 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1111
Trump Wins - Again
What happens next? Keith Boag and Bruce Anderson join us for a comeback of the ages.
Nov 06, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1110
Moore Butts #18 -- Is Canada Ready for the US Election Result?
Today, it's a nailbiter in the final hours before Americans decide on the outcome of their presidential election.
Nov 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1109
How Tomorrow's US Election Result Will Impact The World
Janice Stein from the Munk school at the University of Toronto with her take on what a Trump or Harris victory would mean.
Nov 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1108
Good Talk -- Has The Media Blown The US Election?
Rob Russo of The Economist subs for Bruce Anderson today, and we get all of this with Rob and Chantal.
Nov 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 1107
Are You Fearful or Excited About Artificial Intelligence? -- Your Turn
The Random Ranter tries to explain how and why his political views have changed in recent years.
Oct 31, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1106
The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore
An encore of a feature interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.
Oct 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1105
One Week To Go -- Is It Really That Close?
Going into the final days of the 2024 US election campaign and if you believe the polls, a big if, then things are so close smart analysts aren't picking a winner.
Oct 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1104
When Is A Fascist A Fascist?
It's certainly being thrown around a lot but is it being used well? And, Janice is here to talk Middle East and Russia-Ukraine as well.
Oct 28, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1103
Good Talk -- Is The Revolt Over or Just On Pause?
So, did he dodge the coup? Does Justin Trudeau now have a clear path to the next election? After weeks of rumours and coded, secret talk, the plotters had their say in the caucus, and then it seemed everyone moved on. Or have they? Chantal and Bruce are here to chat about all this and more because there's always more!
Oct 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1102
Your Turn: Elections On Your Mind
Lots of your letters again this week, and many of them are about elections. Both provincial ones in Canada and the big one south of the border. But there are lots more issues on your mind as well with your thoughts from across the country. Then, of course, it's Random Ranter time with his thoughts about what's almost always on the mind of voters in elections around the world these days.
Oct 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1101
Encore: "Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book
Revisiting the conversation with Paul Wells on his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at the man who has been part of the Canadian landscape as a political leader for a dozen years now. What's the real story behind his leadership?
Oct 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1100
Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It?
Sudan's crisis continues but the world looks away. Why? Dr Samantha Nutt from War Child joins us once again to talk about her overseas travels to some of the planet's most difficult spots. Today, her focus is on Sudan and Afghanistan, both countries she has travelled to this year. This is an important conversation and one many of you have been calling for.
Oct 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1099
The Israelis Kill Sinwar -- Does It Make A Difference?
Janice Stein makes her regular Monday appearance to discuss the Israeli killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza. Does Yahya Sinwar's death make a difference? Also, the latest on the war of drones between Ukraine and Russia - and should Ukraine get fast-tracked for membership in NATO? Or will that just make matters worse?
Oct 21, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1098
Good Talk -- Are These The Final Days
The clock is ticking on Justin Trudeau as one issue after another is somehow connected to his leadership problems.
Oct 18, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1097
The Random Ranter Takes on Donald Trump .... Again!
Meanwhile, the majority of today's program is from you -- your turn on the question, who is the Canadian from our history you would most like the chance to sit down with?
Oct 17, 2024•48 min•Ep. 1096
The Prince - The Book. - Encore
An encore of Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about his new book, The Prince, which is all about Justin Trudeau.
Oct 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 1095
My Life in Politics with Lloyd Axworthy.
Time in the cabinets of Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien allowed Axworthy to see power close up.
Oct 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 1094
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