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It's Your Turn with letters about everything from aging to conspiracy theories.  Your thoughts, comments and ideas about the issues of the day.  And as always, you don't hold back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Our regular Tuesday check-in with veteran correspondent Brian Stewart about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Brian sees things in a critical and dire moment for Ukraine as the balance seems to have tipped in Russia's favour. Also today, the challenge of aging, and some opening thoughts on two days of the January 6th committee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

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 company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

The finger of blame was pointed directly at Donald Trump last night for the  January 6, 2021 insurrection on Capitol Hill.  Chantal and Bruce with their take on whether that blame will become the accepted truth.  Also the latest on the investigation into the use of the Emergencies Act in Ottawa, and can Pierre Poilievre be caught by his rivals for the Conservative leadership? Hosted by Simplecast,...

Our weekly collection of your thoughts about some of the pressing issues of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Voter turnout -- it's not just an Ontario issue.  Bruce Anderson brings the SMT lens to this story.  Also, tomorrow is the start of the prime time January 6th committee hearings -- what to expect?  And Boris Johnson -- can he service? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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 company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Are there lessons about Doug Ford's second majority government win?  Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that. And what's the real reason former finance minister Bill Morneau is dumping on the Trudeau government?  Plus, what's behind Pierre Poilievre's twitter finger? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

After Buffalo, after Texas and after new gun laws in Canada, it's time for your turn and you certainly deliver.  Lots of your letters this week with your thoughts, ideas and comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trudeau government moves on handguns as part of its latest firearms policy.  How are others not only in Canada but outside the country reacting?  Bruce is here with the latest episode of Smoke Mirrors and The Truth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cancelled flights, long delays, and angry passengers.  Its chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers in different airports around the world. It's also Tuesday and our weekly check-in with correspondent Brian Stewart on Ukraine -- it's "grim" for both sides.  And Canada's top ten weather facts -- see how many you get right! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

How seriously should we take the threat of "monkeypox".  Dr Isaac Bogoch is back to help us with that one.  Plus are we about to see the return of the supersonic passenger jet?  And, whatever happened to the phone booth? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National security experts say Canada should be re-examining its relationship with the United States -- will we? And Canada's airports are a mess -- why isn't the government doing anything about it?  Chantal and Bruce with their Good Talk thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest US mass shooting is awful but will anything change?  That's just one of the subjects on this week's Your Turn, your thoughts, ideas and comments about the issues of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson brings the SMT take to the Bridge's latest discussion about the media and journalism.  Britain has only recently started a right-wing brand of cable TV News, but it's not working so far.  Just like it didn't work in Canada. So why does it work in the US?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The loss of Andrew Krystal is a loss to his colleagues, but a major loss to his listeners too.  Plus,  Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on the Ukraine War with this week's focus on how POW's are and should be treated.  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 The Bridge: Special with an episode that first aired on May 17th. Some bold statements about how Ukraine can win what was thought to be an unwinnable war against Russia are being made by some top western leaders. Veteran correspondent and our weekly contributor on the Ukraine conflict, Brian Stewart, wonders. whether these are the things that should be said at this...

Bruce and Chantal are focused on two subjects this week  -- Ottawa's decision to shut Huawei out of Canada's 5G networks, and Conservatives in Alberta push Jason Kenney out of the premier's chair.  What are the implications on both decisions?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not sure I've ever seen quite the same amount of reaction to a Bridge episode, as was seen by the combination of the Buffalo shootings and the story of one woman's fight against hate in Stratford, Ontario. Your thoughts on those topics dominate Your Turn this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Bruce joins us from Edinburgh, Scotland on the topic of Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada.  What can the heir to the throne do to gain affection from Canadians at a time when the future of the monarchy is very much on the minds of many?  Plus how the tragic and horrific Buffalo story has injected itself into the Conservative leadership campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Some bold statements about how Ukraine can win what was thought to be an unwinnable war against Russia are being made by some top western leaders. Veteran correspondent and our weekly contributor on the Ukraine conflict, Brian Stewart, wonders. whether these are the things that should be said at this time.  Plus a mini potpourri on everything from drone mail service to whether calling someone bald...

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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

It was ugly and dangerous ..and Peterborough Police now claim they are investigating who was behind it.  Jagmeet Singh was visiting the Ontario city when he was aggressively harassed verbally and threatened physically. Is this the new norm for Canadian politics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...