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Good Talk -- Poilievre's Terrible Day

It was bad enough last week when Doug Ford told Pierre Poilievre he didn't have time to campaign for him. But now Ford's top strategist says Poilievre is heading for defeat unless he changes his campaign. And he has the polls to back that up. What's really happening -- Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo have their say.

Mar 28, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1213

Your Turn and The Random Ranter -- Aside from Trump, What's Your Campaign Issue?

Every week we get lots of letters but none more so than this week. We've had so many emails from coast to coast to coast with your concerns that we have enough for a few weeks on this issue. Plus the Random Ranter is here with his thoughts on a certain Premier -- Danielle Smith in Alberta.

Mar 27, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1212

Encore: Is Election Interference An Issue for Canada? Absolutely.

Encore episode. As the candidates scramble around the country, they have five weeks to impress voters. And while it's a national election it's received interest on an international scale. How much of that interest also involves interference? More than most Canadians suspect according to our regular guest, Dr Janice Stein of the University of Toronto's Munk School.

Mar 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1211

Is Election Interference An Issue for Canada? Absolutely.

As the candidates scramble around the country, they have five weeks to impress voters. And while its a national election its received interest on an international scale. How much of that interest also involves interference? More than most Canadians suspect according to our regular Monday guest, Dr Janice Stein of the University of Toronto's Munk School.

Mar 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1209

Good Talk -- Game On! Carney versus Poilievre is The Main Event

The election will be called this weekend and the country's voters will be determining Canada's future. There could be as many as six main leaders but the main contest will be between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre. Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo are here for some Good Talk on that.

Mar 21, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1208

Your Turn: What's On Your Mind Part Two and The Random Ranter

Week Two of your letters under the title, "What's on your mind". Mostly it's about our differences with our neighbor and long time ally The United States. Plus the Random Ranter is here with his view on what Pierre Poilievre has to say.

Mar 20, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1207

Your Turn Encore -- What's On Your Mind Plus The Random Ranter

Encore episode. We always get letters when we ask for them but never quite like this week. The question was the old fallback --What's On Your Mind? Well, you responded in record numbers, and in all cases they seem to deal with the situation Canada finds itself in with its neighbour, the United States, and specifically its President..

Mar 19, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1206

SMT -- What Are The Polls Telling Us?

There seems to be a poll a day recently and while they're each a bit different, there is one common theme. The Liberals are back and the race between them and the Conservatives is very tight. So how are the political pros responding to this? That's the question for Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth panelists Bruce Anderson from the Liberals and Fred DeLorey from the Conservatives.

Mar 18, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1205

Is the Carney Trip To Europe More Than A Photo-Op?

Talk about a quick trip. In less than 48 hours Prime Minister Carney will talk to Volodymyr Zelensky, meet with President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and have an audience with the King. Then an Arctic stop on the way home. What can be accomplished and will the pictures all be in campaign ads by week's end?

Mar 17, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1204

Good Talk -- Does Smaller Mean Better?

Day One of the Carney administration reveals a much smaller cabinet, almost half the size of previous ones of late. But is this all about optics or does it really mean a slimmer, more accountable and effective "war" cabinet for the fight ahead?

Mar 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1203

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind Plus The Random Ranter

We always get letters when we ask for them but never quite like this week. The question was the old fallback --What's On Your Mind? Well, you responded in record numbers. The Random Ranter stays single focused too.

Mar 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1202

Now It's Carney Versus Trump

Janice Stein's regular Monday visit to The Bridge tackles a number of key foreign affairs issues starting with the impact a new Canadian prime minister will have on the relationship with the United States. It's now Mark Carney versus Donald Trump --- should that make a difference?

Mar 10, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1199

Good Talk -- Is Justin Trudeau Going Out With A Win?

In two days, Liberals will have a new leader, and the country will know who their next Prime Minister will be. It's a huge decision and the consequences for the party and the country are significant. That and a lot more on this week's Good Talk.

Mar 07, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1198

Encore: The Oval Office Moments That Shocked The World - What Now?

Encore episode. It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now? The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a supporting role was one for the history books. Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto makes her regular appearance to give us her assessment.

Mar 05, 2025•48 min•Ep. 1196

SMT -- IS DONALD TRUMP THE ONLY FOCUS FOR CANADA RIGHT NOW?

Canada is in a series of high stakes political races, for party leadership, for an upcoming national election. But is there any focus more important than Donald Trump and the damage he could cause from tariffs and annexation talk?

Mar 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1195

Encore: How And Where Is The World Changing Under Donald Trump?

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0. Can we learn from what they're doing?

Feb 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1191

SMT - When Is A Gaffe Really A Gaffe?

Enter the Fred DeLorey/Bruce Anderson spin room as we deconstruct elements of last night's French language liberal leadership contender's debate. There were various moments, and especially one, where views differ and they are worth discussing.

Feb 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1190

How And Where Is The World Changing Under Donald Trump?

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0. Can we learn from what they're doing?

Feb 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1189

Good Talk -- Is Mark Carney Getting A Free Ride From The Media?

Blaming the media is a common tactic when you feel your competition is getting better coverage than you are. Is that why some Conservatives are saying Mark Carney is getting a free pass from the media in his campaign for the Liberal leadership?

Feb 21, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1188
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