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Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary on the war in Ukraine and a new challenge from Russia that has the potential to change the balance of the conflict. Plus how do you block the sun to stop climate change?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the holiday season unfolding in front of us, these are the busiest days for the book-buying business.  The man who used to be the most powerful person in the publishing world, Brad Martin, joins us to talk about the ins and outs of his business.  Also a fabulous story about political opponents who show how things should happen.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

After a night of bizarre Twitter goings-on, Bruce and Chantal hold court on the future of Elon Musk and his 44 billion dollar gamble. Also up for discussion, can the RCMP commissioner survive the convoy inquiry?  And how seriously should we take the toe to toe "confrontation" between Justin Trudeau and Xi Jinping? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Lots of your letters on Your Turn on a variety of Issues from masks, to maps, to immigrant doctors.  Plus the Random Ranter stands up to Elon Musk over Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So he's in the race for 2024 but what are his chances? Bruce Anderson joins for SMT with thoughts on Donald Trump and Mike Pence on a big week for both. And a seemingly simple idea from Pierre Poilievre may be just the way to make some people more comfortable with the Conservative leader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Brian Stewart's weekly commentary on Ukraine has a twist.  After months of calls for Putin to be overthrown, Brian reports on new theories that suggest no matter what happens in the near, the world might be better with Putin IN power.  Also, a new health study on what happens in the moments after your heart stops.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Covid is still with us but what has health experts worried is the spread of respiratory disease especially among youngsters in school. As a result, some authorities are suggesting that masks be put back on.  No mandates, at least not yet.  Dr Zain Chagla joins us.  Plus, the world will be eight billion strong as of tomorrow. Good news or bad? And more with some pretty interesting "end bits". Hoste...

It wasn't what Donald Trump and his band of deniers expected and they are still trying to figure out what happened.  Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on what those US midterm results should mean to Canadian Conservatives. Plus whither Canada-China relations? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Some truly wonderful and sometimes emotional letters from you, listeners to The Bridge, about what Remembrance Day means to you.  Even the Random Ranter gets in on the act with his thoughts.  It's a special show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the time of this recording the results were still being counted and in fact may still be counted for a few days, or even weeks, yet.  But one thing is clear: the Republican rout some expected in the US midterms did not happen. Bruce tries to clear the smoke and mirrors from the story.  Also Doug Ford changes his plans to use the notwithstanding clause -- what does that say about his leadership....

It's a centuries-old tactic in war, to deceive your enemy.  Is that what the Russians are up to in Ukraine?  And if so are the Ukrainians falling victim to the strategy?  Brian Stewart takes a look at the issue of deception, in another of his regular weekly columns.  And Ted Barris drops by to talk about his new book, "The Battle of the Atlantic" as we continue our theme of "remembering" this week...

With Remembrance Day coming up this Friday The Bridge devotes some time this week to "remembering".  Beginning today with a feature interview with Tim Cook and the stories behind his terrific new First World War book, 'Life Savers and Body Snatchers".  And among our end bits today, what do you think the most common dog name in Canada is? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Three main topics on tap with Bruce and Chantal in this episode.  First up, new data after the initial few weeks of the Convoy Inquiry, on how Canadians are feeling about the way the government handled the situation. And some pretty interesting testimony this week from the various convoy organizers.  Then Doug Ford is using the notwithstanding clause to ensure that kids stay in strike-threatened s...

Your Turn, emails, comments, questions on a wide range of topics this week, and of course our regular Thursday commentary from The Random Ranter.  Issues from Doug Ford, to the monarchy, to Ukraine, to voter turnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The "smoke" is clearing inside what seems to have been a chaotic scene inside the convoy that shut down Ottawa earlier this year.  Bruce Anderson has his take on the latest testimony from protestors themselves.  And also, the latest soundings of what Canadians feel about inflation and Covid.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

It was unthinkable a year ago but after what seems to have been a botched invasion of Ukraine, some Russian experts feel Russia could be on the brink.  Our regular Tuesday commentator on the conflict, Brian Stewart, weighs in with his thoughts.  Also, as we all get older some a Tuesday end bit on how we can improve our health -- it's simple but apparently effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

The attack on Paul Pelosi in the US raises new questions about the level of public protection public officials get.  In Canada, with examples of threats to public officials on the rise, should there be more protection? Former RCMP Deputy Commissioner P-Y Bourduas is our guest.  And then as we get ready for the holiday book season, author Steve Paikin joins us to talk about his new book on Canada's...

Bruce and Chantal with their take on this week's hearings at the Commission of Inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act; how to fight inflation, the nuclear rebound, the monarchy in Canada and Elon Musk.  A busy, busy lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dozens and dozens of emails answering the question posed the other day -- if there's one thing you would do to the CBC what would it be? Your thoughts, ideas and questions about the CBC headline the podcast today, and the Ranter pops by with his take on the Convoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and the Truth deal with the issue of Doug Ford and why the Ontario premier doesn't want to appear at the Commission into the Emergencies Act.  Does he have something to hide? Plus what about Jagmeet Singh and his statement that even if Ottawa did something wrong in introducing the Act, he is unlikely to pull the NDOP support of the government?  Plus, why such low v...

Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary looks at Russia's latest battlefield decisions that show an invader in a combination of retreat and brutal attack. But first some thoughts on what the CBC might learn from the BBC's assessment of where it is after 100 years. And an end bit you will find interesting, and maybe rewarding! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about the new Alberta Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on the latest Covid wave.  Plus, some "Good Housekeeping" tips on pumpkin carving.  Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

The mess in the British parliament opens the door to a discussion about leadership, and how leaders are picked whether in Britain or in Canada.  Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that and a lot more including Chrystia Freeland's latest moves, and Pierre Poilievre's interview choices.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Vaccines, masks and Covid were central to a lot of your comments this week, but so were thoughts about how we define the "west" in Canada.  Maybe the use of "Eh" or "Hey" gives us the answer!  All this plus a new rant from the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liz Truss comes out swinging in Westminster today but is it enough?  Can the British prime minister survive an onslaught of double-digit inflation plus attacks from inside and outside her own party?  Bruce Anderson is here with that and a lot more (Danielle Smith, Ukraine and the Arctic) on Smoke, Mirrors and the Truth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...