The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Shireen Abu Akleh may not have been known that much in North America, but she was an icon in the middle east for her coverage, over a quarter of a century, of the Israeli-Palestinian story.  Yesterday she was shot and killed covering a protest in the West Bank.  Today we remember her, and then as always on Thursdays, Your Turn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Not exactly a potpourri edition of SMT but close as Bruce Anderson joins in on the conversation you love to hear.  The image of Prince Charles reading the Speech from the Throne in Westminster yesterday gives us all reason to pause.  Plus a new poll on Ontario, a court decision in Alberta, and Elon Musk on Trump and Twitter.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

For weeks the world has waited to hear Vladimir Putin give his detailed reasoning for the war in Ukraine.  Yesterday they finally heard it when the Russian leader spoke on the May 9th anniversary of his country's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1845.  Brian Stewart gives his take on Putin's speech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

The parade of international celebrities continues into Ukraine as the war continues.  The Bridge reaches out to leading Ukrainian academic Olexiy Haran for his take on just what's happening.  Also, an old recording shows why FDR "hated war". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you were looking for a hockey brawl kind of debate amongst those who are competing for the Conservative Party leadership, well then you got what you wanted last night.  Bruce and Chantal have their views on what was accomplished and what was not. Also more on the potential Canadian fallout to a major pending US court decision on abortion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

A real cross-section of your thoughts on the topics of the day.  Plus, if Maradona's old jersey can sell for more than ten million dollars, think of the possibilities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The uproar surrounding the decision by the US Supreme Court over the future of abortion in that country has brought new focus to the question of how different are we in Canada on the way we make these decisions.  Bruce Anderson is by with his SMT focus on that, and similar questions about another very different issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

An unprecedented leak of a draft decision by the United States Supreme Court has shocked the legal community and abortion rights advocates.  Basically, the leak suggests that the Court has decided to overturn Roe vs Wade, the 1970's decision to legalize abortion in the US. Some opening thoughts on that.  Plus the legacy of Guy Lafleur; and then Brian Stewart drops by with the latest on the "spy wa...

Missing the forest for the trees.  It's a common mistake we all make when looking at big issues and right now there's little bigger than Ukraine.  So what's going on in the background while we are focused on refugees and fighting in the foreground? That's the question today and Dr Janice Stein, the internationally respected Canadian foreign affairs analyst is our guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Bruce is away this week and Rob Russo joins in with Chantal on what was a very interesting week.  What did those three topics have in common and why were all three important? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the focus through the Ukraine war has been on Russia's invasion, it's clear now that the Ukraine forces are now starting not to just defend, but also to move into Russia with attacks of their own.  Brian Stewart is with us again today with his take on this development.  Also some of your reactions to the Moore-Butts conversation from earlier this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

It's a huge purchase but why.  Elon Musk is no dummy, so why this move and what's he really thinking? Bruce Anderson puts the SMT microscope on the Twitter deal and what it may mean for a social media future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

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

Chantal and Bruce debate just what kind of treatment the media is giving Conservative Leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre and compare it to the treatment Donald Trump got in 2016.  Fair or unfair? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart us back with his latest commentary on the Ukraine war. In this episode, the veteran foreign correspondent focuses on the sinking of the Russian Black Sea flagship, the “Moscow”.  To Brian, this story has been underreported.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back on The Bridge after ten days off and we get right to it with a major interview with Dr Isaac Bogoch. The Bridge is known for blunt talk and no one is better at it than Dr Bogoch. Covid is everywhere yet many of us seem disinterested. What now? 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 last aired on December 23rd.  The Kaleb Dahlgren Story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 8th. Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good reviews, and, at the same time, some surprisingly good reviews from places you might not expect. So what should we make of that? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

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...

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 28th. General Andrew Leslie knows what its like to be in battle.  The former Canadian Army General knows what its like to deal with the Russians too.  His thoughts on Ukraine, Putin, NATO and Canada are blunt and worth listening to.   Also our regular Monday COVID update ... it's not good.  Say hello to the new wave -- its already...

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...

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...

Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good reviews, and, at the same time, some surprisingly good reviews from places you might not expect. So what should we make of that? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.