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Lots of reaction to Bob Rae's appearance on The Bridge this week -- most felt Canada's Ambassador to the UN was bang on about negotiating with a war criminal, but not everyone. Also this week, your thoughts on the behaviour of MP's in the House of Commons, Covid, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

The charge of atrocity has horrified the world.  Or has it?  Ukraine says it happened and we believe them.  Russia says it was faked and their followers believe them.  How do you tell the smoke and mirrors from the truth? Bruce Anderson is here with that and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Governments may have dropped restrictions but it's not pretty out there as Covid marches back with a new wave.  What to do not that you are basically on your own for the fight. Dr Lisa Barrett,  now recovering from COVID herself, joins us from Halifax.  Plus, veteran war correspondent Brian Stewart drops by with his weekly Ukraine commentary -- this week with his thoughts on the atrocities and wha...

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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pope apologizes but how will that change the situation on reconciliation?  Bruce and Chantal on that and much more -- the billions to be spent on new jet fighters barely causes a ripple.  And next week's budget -- who is writing it -- the Liberals or the NDP or both? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Negotiate or force an unconditional surrender? Some of your views in the weekly mailbag are different when it comes to how to end the situation in Ukraine. And for the first week in two years, no questions or comments about Covid! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a perfect Smoke Mirrors and The Truth topic -- a relatively unknown Conservative MP quotes from a dictionary to claim "many people" believe Justin Trudeau is a dictator.  Bruce Anderson on that plus, another SMT topic, is there anything but "smoke" behind Trudeau's promise to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

In his regular  Tuesday commentary long time foreign correspondent Brian Stewart takes us beyond the headlines to focus on what we know and what we don't know about the war in Ukraine.  Also some big news about The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Chantal and Bruce have their say on the new Liberal/NDP arrangement and how it impacts just about everything political in Canada.  Also, do Conservatives have to change to win, and Jason Kenney "unplugged". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mailbag was full again this week with your thoughts mainly on Ukraine.  Some of what you had to say, highlights this week's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some critics, mainly Conservatives, say the deal between the NDP and the Liberals is a "subversion of democracy".  Just how well do they know their own country's political history?  Bruce Anderson on that with this week's Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth.  And COVID and masks -- we have the latest debate on that.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We begin today, as we do every Monday, with the latest Covid update and its worrying.  Dr Jason Kindrachuk joins us from Winnipeg.  And then a short excerpt from my conversation at the University of Toronto on Friday with China expert and former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd -- could China mediate an end to the Ukraine war? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Canada's allies say we are not spending enough on defence and it shows in the support of Ukraine.  Are we and if not where will the money come from to spend more?  Bruce and Chantal with their take on that and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our weekly chance for you to voice your thoughts and you are not shy about the situation in Ukraine, anxiety at the dropping of restrictions on COVID, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson on the scene in capitals across the world, including Ottawa, where President Volodymyr Zelensky appears on monitors asking for more help and gets standing ovations instead on his main request.  Cowardice or prudence?  Plus Conservatives and Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

As the battle for Ukraine's cities, including the capital Kyiv,  steps up, the question arises about strategy.  From both sides, what is the aim of the attack and what is the theory behind the defence?  In his regular Tuesday commentary for the Bridge on the Ukraine war, retired foreign correspondent and military analyst Brian Stewart has his thoughts.  Also, a remarkable letter later in the episo...

The long-awaited attack on the Ukrainian capital seems to be underway, and The Bridge goes inside with a first-hand account of what it's like.  Olexiy Haran from Kyiv University talks to us from his home within earshot of the attacks.  And it's Monday, so we have our latest COVID update, this week with Lynora Saxinger from Edmonton. AS people start going back to their offices what's the best advic...

There's been no official declaration of war, but given the actions of Canada and other nations have already taken in defence of Ukraine and at the expense of Russia, are we already in fact, at war?  Bruce and Chantal on that as well as what difference Jean Charest makes to the Conservative leadership race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Lots of questions and comments about the Ukraine war including a unique one about people power and a unique walk INTO Russia.  Never happen?  Perhaps not, but intriguing to think about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We know where the government stands, we know where the private sector stands, but what about Canadians?  Where are they on the Ukraine war? Bruce is just out of the research field with a new survey and the results have some surprising findings.  Plus, the latest on the Conservative leadership race, and some thoughts on why the PM visited the Queen this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Much has been made of how the Russian forces are botching their invasion of Ukraine.  What isn't being talked about, and should be, is how effective the Ukrainian defence forces are.  So veteran war correspondent Brian Stewart takes us into that angle and it's fascinating.   And Dr Sam Nutt is with us for her take on the refugee situation which is overwhelming an unprecedented exodus.   Hosted by...

Veteran Canadian war/foreign correspondent Susan Ormiston joins us from Ukraine in a riveting conversation. Plus, our regular Monday check-in on Covid this week with Dr Lisa Barrett from Halifax.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Russian attacks on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant, indiscriminate bombings of civilians, and no end in sight, Bruce and Chantal weigh the very controversial question of just how far Canada should go to support Ukraine.  Plus, should Max Bernier run for the leadership of the Conservative Party?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...