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Why are the Ukrainians so desperate to keep the battle for Bakhmut going when every analyst says it's a battle they can't win?  Brian Stewart takes us behind the frontlines to try to understand the strategy.   Plus, the China angle -- what is Beijing up to on Ukraine.  And on Endbits, the resistance to the growth of Dollar Stores. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

This is an important discussion about Artificial intelligence -- what you should know and why legislators seem so slow-footed on dealing with the issues AI brings.  Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is trying to raise awareness on something that is happening very quickly in our world, perhaps too quickly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

The pressure keeps mounting for some sort of real inquiry into how China tried to influence Canadian elections, and what if anything the Trudeau government did about it.  Susan Delacourt sits in for a vacationing Chantal Hebert today alongside Bruce Anderson.  It's a lively discussion dealing with some pretty serious questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

A potpourri of opinion from you on Your Turn - everything from China to the RCMP to declawing cats!  And then the Ranter steps forward as the hype salesman for Hydrogen. We got it all today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did the Chinese interfere with the Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021 and did Canada know they were doing so?  Those two questions continue to hang over the Trudeau government and their handling of the issue isn't helping their case.  Bruce Anderson on that and, Fox News -- does lying even matter anymore? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

He's been gone from Canadian politics for almost a decade, but Michael Ignatieff's insight on international affairs is read around the world.  His latest provocative thoughts on Ukraine meet with Brian Stewart's approval on today's episode.  Also, is Vladimir Putin acting nuttier than ever? Also, two end bits you won't forget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

International Affairs analyst Janice Stein joins us again for the latest installment of "What Are We Missing".  We look at countries that should be in the news but for the most part, aren't because the focus has been on Ukraine.  Today: Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Nigeria, Cameroon, Turkey, and Syria. Plus, an end bit on the latest trend on the work week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Is it as bad as it looks or not as bad as it looks?  That's the question being asked of the Doug Ford wedding party thrown for his daughter and attended by figures who paid for entry, figures that may have eventually benefitted from the Ford government.  Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts on that plus on Justin Trudeau and his handling of the leaked CSIS story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

A lot of your comments about whether the RCMP needs to be reorganized following our Tuesday interview with Paul Palango on his book 22 Murders. And then the final part of the Random Ranter's trilogy on the country's national political leaders -- this week it's Jagmeet Singh's turn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

The Globe and Mail has been all over this story for a week now and leaves many things to be discussed. Bruce takes up the challenge on SMT today. Also thoughts on Joe Biden's visit to Kiev and the impact its likely to have on Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week the Commissioner of the RCMP said she would not seek a reappointment to the Mountie's top job, so the question becomes should a new Commissioner begin rebuilding the force?  One person who thinks so is the sometimes controversial author Paul Palango who wrote the highly successful book, 22 Murders, claiming how the Mounties botched the investigation into the brutal killings of 22 people...

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 6th. It's Black History Month in Canada but what do we really know about black history in our country?  And more importantly, what should we know? This is an important and fascinating conversation with McGill University professor Debra Thompson, recognized around North America as an expert analyst on race politics. Hosted...

Some polls say the Conservatives are up by seven points, but some say the CPC and the Liberals are all tied up.  What to believe?  Chantal and Bruce have their say on that, plus ethics, Branda Lucki and balloons all up for discussion on a busy Good Talk.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week the Ranter took of Pierre Poilievre, this week he focuses on Justin Trudeau.  And on Your Turn, lots of your thoughts on the CBC, Ukraine, Turkey and lots more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto and Ontario are rocked by two scandals while at the same time, much of the country gets focused on unidentified flying objects.  Bruce Anderson puts on his alien detector to take a run at all these stories.  And a few moments too on Nicola Sturgeon calling it quits in Scotland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

As we approach one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, Brian Stewart looks at nine commonly asked questions about the war and gives his thoughts on the answers.  Also, a bit of history on a time when balloons were used as a weapon of war.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Moore-Butts conversations are like poli-sci 101, using anecdotes to explain politics.  The former Conservative cabinet minister, now a senior advisor at Dentons, James Moore, and the former Liberal principal secretary to PM Trudeau and now vice chair of the Eurasia Group, Gerald Butts, join forces today, their sixth episode, to explain how leadership really works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

On a week where the President of the CBC attacks the Conservative Party of Canada and its leader, Pierre Poilievre, Chantal and Bruce wonder about the wisdom of that approach.  And also, whether her appointment should be extended or ended.  Plus, can Jagmeet Singh survive as questions about his effectiveness begin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The first of a trilogy by the Random Ranter with his take on the national party leaders.  First up CPC leader Pierre Poilievre.  Your letters range from taxes to Danielle Smith to racism in Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There were so many angles to last night's State of the Union address by President Joe Biden, but one line may have an impact on Canada.  Meanwhile, in Ottawa, Justin Trudeau dumps billions on the health care table, will it make a difference?  And the CBC, did its President just step in hot political water? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Putin keeps us guessing.  Why are no crowds visible at his public appearances? Why did his honour guard go on parade without weapons?  Brian Stewart has his thoughts on all that and more.  Plus, an end bit on Nazi gold -- is it real? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Black History Month in Canada but what do we really know about black history in our country?  And more importantly, what should we know? This is an important and fascinating conversation with McGill University professor Debra Thompson, recognized around North America as an expert analyst on race politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Chantal and Bruce have a lot to talk about this week starting with the former Conservative leader's not so flattering description of the split within his own party during his time at the top. Plus, are the Liberals' cratering and what is the problem?  And did the opposition parties botch the committee hearing into consultancy arrangements? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Our regular Thursday episode features your thoughts on everything from the NHL to doctors to the cause of freedom to read.  Plus the Random Ranter has his take on waste and who is the worst offender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Liberal's polling numbers are not good, in. fact they are bad.  Can they recover? Bruce brings the SMT thermometer to the program and has his analysis.  One of Alberta's most respected writers says the provincial governing party is alone in checking out of discussions with Ottawa about Alberta's energy worker's transition to new jobs.  And the committee looking into consulting work in Ottawa b...