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The Ukraine story this past few days has been intriguing.  Have we reached a turning point?  Brian Stewart is back with his insight and research on what's really happening in the war with Russia. Plus, will doing thousands of steps a day help counter dementia? A new study says "yes". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

A few comments about the Poilievre win, the royal weekend of mourning, the Ukraine developments, and then a special feature interview.  Thomas Sadowski is a face you'll recognize because of his work on television, movies and theatre.  But the work he may be proudest of is his humanitarian work and today he has a stark warning about an impending disaster facing certain countries as a result of food...

Chantal and Bruce on all things relevant on this day from the death of Elizabeth The Great, to the questions about King Charles, to the Prime Minister's decision to say through the next election and to the winner of tomorrow's Conservative leadership race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Thursday "Your Turn" episode has all the regular features of your comments and ideas, plus the introduction of a new segment -- the Random Ranter with his take on the events of the week.  The idea here is to have a little fun but still make a point. He's anonymous, but what we can say is he's from western Canada and he's a keen observer of the political scene. He travels frequently and listens...

Why do people rarely last more than ten years with any government?  Bruce Anderson has his take on today's season opening SMT.  And more from Liz Truss to how television networks are reacting to change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The minister of defense on dealing with the Generals, fighting Putin, and what she's learned about leadership.  Anita Anand has only been in cabinet three years but in that time has had to deal with the vaccine crisis in one portfolio, and a war that could go global in another.   She's received both criticism and praise -- what's it taught her about leadership?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 15th. Bruce Anderson has the results of some new data on the relationship between people's trust, or lack of it, in media and government, and how it connects to the rapid growth in conspiracy theories.  Some of the data is shocking.  Plus some new thoughts on the unfolding story of the final days of the Trump administration....

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 6th. James Moore, Conservative and Gerald Butts, Liberal, continue their very special conversations on The Bridge.  Special because they've agreed to keep partisan shots out of the discussion! Today the topic is leadership and the way parties choose their top person.  Is it good enough?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Bruce and Chantal join in with some Good Talk about whether the summer has changed anything on the national political landscape. There were great expectations back in June about what needed to happen, but did anything?  Also a feisty conversation about the growth of conspiracy theories and their impact on the political dialogue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 25th. If there are two guys who can "bring it" in a non-partisan conversation about Canadian politics it’s these two. One Conservative, one Liberal.  Today's topic is Canada on the world stage - is there a common approach and should there be a common approach no matter who is in power?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 15th. This is a fabulous and important discussion to have with two normally political foes engaging in a thoughtful, for the most part non partisan discussion about current leadership patterns.  Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau Principal Secretary Gerry Butts. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 7th. Brian Stewart on the potential of a global famine because of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Plus, everything from high gasoline prices to the width of airline seats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 22nd. One of the world's most celebrated historians, Margaret Macmillan, puts the Ukraine war in context -- is it already a world war?  And Brian Stewart drops by with his regular Tuesday commentary on what is missing in the coverage of the war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. The former deputy leader of the CPC on the leadership race and what to believe and what not to believe.  And, her up-close candid assessment of Pierre Poilievre.  Plus some Monday Notes on everything from the accuracy of Covid case counts, to some secrets of your fast food delivery people.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Chantal and Bruce take a break from their summer routine to join me for a special summer Good Talk.  We touch a lot of bases from the Covid surge and does anyone care; to the battles inside both the Conservative and Liberal parties, to the latest on the January 6th committee.  Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 16th. There are many forms of hate and sadly we see that unveiled in different ways and in different places almost every day.  It leaves many of us with questions about how we can make a difference in confronting it.  Today a story about one woman's attempt to do just that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 26th. At a time when a lot of people are wondering about the changing nature of the media landscape, The Bridge raises some questions.  What and who do people trust to get their information? What is truth and who gives it? Author, former journalist and former political advisor Bill Fox is our guest.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on Dec 7th. This is fun. The  documentary made from archival film by director Peter Jackson about the Beatles just months before their breakup is rich in content.  How rich?  George Stroumboulopoulos is our guest in this really fascinating interview about the "fab four". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 4th. A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.  At issue: whether its right to negotiate with a proven liar and war criminal, in this case, Vladimir Putin.  Why do it, and if you do, why trust him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

The convoy organizers are back in Ottawa town, and one in five Conservative MP's were there to greet them.  What does that mean and how does that play out this summer?  Chantal and Bruce are all in for that discussion, plus chatter as Michelle Rempel Garner makes her decision, and the Liberals summer mess continues.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Your thoughts, ideas and questions about the issues of the day.  We get lots of emails, hundreds of them every week, at The Bridge, with thoughtful, challenging ideas about the stories we cover.  Thursday is your day to air them out.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson puts his lens on the committee hearings in Washington into the Jan 6, 2021 insurrection.  Is it having an impact and will it make a real difference?  Plus, inflation -- what impact does it have on the world of politics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Those on Parliament Hill who protect parliamentarians have  asked those they protect to start carrying panic buttons with them wherever they go.  It's yet another sign of the times.   Plus Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on Ukraine -- this week Brian's focus is on the "resistance" or the "guerilla" warfare the Ukrainians are waging against Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Preet Banerjee is in the house today.  One of the country's leading personal financial advisors drops by to help demystify living in a period of rising inflation.  From housing to gas to food, what's the best way to handle the situation -- Preet offers some suggestions.  Plus some interesting new stats on trust in the media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

After hinting the Liberal's solution for inflation would be in a speech by the finance minister yesterday, observers were left disappointed. Are the Liberals out of ideas and adrift?  Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo (filling in this week for Bruce Anderson) have their thoughts on that, plus some analysis on Pierre Poilievre and things Conservative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...