The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Trump steals the headlines as he skips out early to deal with the Middle East crisis from home. Does that matter? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a very dangerous moment as Israel attacks Iran and Iran responds by attacking Israel. What could happen next, and where will it all lead?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new Carney government is making a lot of commitments and they all add up, but where's the money coming from to pay for it all? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Father's Day coming up, your thoughts about your father in particular. The Random Ranter is here too but his message is very different. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of Canadian author, comedian Rick Mercer. If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting about? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's taken a long time, but it looks like Canada is finally going to commit two percent of its GDP to defence spending.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Ukraine war, the emergence of drones as a major weapon & the demand for new defence spending in the Western alliance, there's a lot to talk about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nothing usually ends well when you get into a relationship with Donald Trump. Just ask Elon Musk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The prime minister & premiers are seeking national projects that will inspire the country & laying the groundwork for a future powerhouse.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of Journalist Matthew Scace on his book, "Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spark President Perry Tsergas sitting in this week. Niigaan Sinclair joins to talk history, about the now defunct Hudson Bay Company.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada hasn't been able to reach 2% of GDP in the past, but now the talk is to get to 3.5 or even 5 percent. What would that do, and how realistic is it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The royal visit, the throne speech & the 1st question period are over. Now the real work of building the so-called "new Canada" begins.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week: A $1.3B operating loss is an attention grabbing headline, but what would you change to improve Canada Post? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of after the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

His grip on Israel continues, despite long-time external allies beginning to show distance because of the death and destruction in Gaza. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What have we learned about him that we didn't know the day he was sworn in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus the Random Ranter drops by with something very different but equally important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Then Arlene Bynon about her new podcast series, Calls from a Killer -- the story of her conversations with serial killer Clifford Olson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of some Liberals who thought they should be in cabinet aren't, and they aren't happy either.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some Liberals who thought they should be in cabinet aren't, and they aren't happy either.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Also, today, the Random Ranter has his thoughts about his part of the country -- the Canadian West. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of historian and author, Professor Adam Lajeunesse of ST FX University in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.