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Donald Trump's miscalculations on the impact of a war in Iran go well beyond the price of oil, and if the war doesn't end soon, we're all, Canada included, going to feel it.  Bruce Anderson and Chantal Hebert join for the regular Friday Good Talk, where we'll also discuss: more floor crossings, more dilemmas for the NDP, and a strange answer from a prominent Conservative.   Hosted by Simplecast, a...

The politicians had their say during a House of Commons debate this week about the war in Iran. Today on The Bridge you get Your Turn on the same subject, and as always Bridge listeners are not shy about their feelings. 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 Wednesday End Bits Special with a lead item that should have you talking. Could night become day with new technology to harness the light power of the stars and reflect them back to Earth? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monday night was debate night in Ottawa about the country's position on the Iran War. Rob Russo and Althia Raj talk about that and lots more in this week's Reporter's Notebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

His father, mother, and wife were among those killed in the opening moments of the Iran War. Now he's the new Supreme Leader - will his term be all about revenge? That's how we start this week's commentary from Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Within hours of the US and Israeli attack on Iran and the assassination of that country's leader, Mark Carney was out with his initial thoughts on the conflict. Since then there's been some clarification on what he meant but there's also been some concern in Liberal circles. Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts on this and a lot more on this week's Good Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

So is the rupture a forever thing, or could Canada and The U.S. ever return to the way things used to be? We asked this question on Monday and by the end of the day we already had enough answers to fill a show. You feel strongly about this, and both ways. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all were reminded of something when the Olympics ended with Canada's overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal hockey game. When you mix politics and sports, things can get ugly. So what was the lesson? That's one question for James Moore and Gerald Butts in this latest installment of the Moore Butts Conversations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

It's been four days since the attack by Israel and the United States on Iran, and the reason for why keeps changing. Today, with her weekly commentary Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto, shares her assessment of what's going on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opposition leader's first interview on The Bridge is a fascinating one to quote the Toronto Star. Done late last week we are happy to run it today. Tomorrow Janice Stein will give us her thoughts on the continuing story of the weekend attack on Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pierre Poilievre is getting generally pretty good reviews for his major speech yesterday outlining his vision for Canada-U.S. relations. It wasn't just what he said but the way he said it. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have their thoughts on this week's Good Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

It's the last week of the month and this is the week we have "Ask Me Anything" as our topic on Your Turn. And you do just that with letters about journalism, sourcing, bias, books, history 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.

It's a Wednesday End Bits special with lots on the menu. Starting with concerns about AI -- how many jobs will be lost, are you in the right job lane for technology that's changing everything. Are Meta glasses ruining your dinner? Wacky sports. And how being a grandparent can help you live longer. It's all here and more on today's Bridge! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Both the Liberals and the Conservatives suggested a few weeks ago that they would try to find ways to work together to advance the issues facing Parliament. We've heard that kind of talk before and nothing has happened, but what about now?  A hint yesterday that maybe, just maybe, there could be progress.  Rob Russo of the Economist and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star  have their thoughts on this w...

While the U.S. won't use the word "blockade" it sure looks like that's what it's doing to anyone trying to ship oil into Cuba. The situation is dire and Cuba seems to be teetering on the edge of a humanitarian crisis. Should Canada help? Could it help? That's one of the topics for Dr. Janice Stein on her regular Monday commentary. Also up for discussion: Iran, Ukraine and the U.S. Supreme Court's...

A new poll in the United States has Americans being told that there's a real chill from Canadians about their southern neighbours, and the word "hate" is used.  Feelings are strong, but that strong?  Bruce and Chantal on that, plus Alberta calls for a referendum on October 19th, but no question yet on separation.  Plus more on leadership challenges for the Conservatives and the NDP.  Hosted by Sim...

A wide variety of thoughts and opinions on Your Turn this week.  From the Olympics, to Donald Trump, to health care, to all the snow this year, you've written about them all this week.   And then there's the dropping price of gasoline at the pump -- the Random Ranter has his thoughts on that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

The latest of our Wednesday End Bits Specials has everything for everyone today.  From counting heads on planet Earth to charging heads at Rome's Trevi Fountain.  All that and a lot more on this week's collection of news you can use.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you handle an MP who goes rogue from his own party?  That's a question for this week's Moore Butts conversation.  But first, Gerry Butts on the world's new security order.  Gerry has just returned from the Munich Security Conference and the former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau, and former Stephen Harper cabinet minister James Moore discuss how Canada can fit into the new Europe vers...

Remember that old saying "Stick a fork in him, he's done"? Some people are beginning to say that about Donald Trump, which may well work in Canada's favour. A little early or no? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on that, and also more on the possible Alberta referendum and Washington's supposed involvement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Remember that old saying "Stick a fork in him, he's done"? Some people are beginning to say that about Donald Trump, which may well work in Canada's favour. A little early or no? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on that, and also more on the possible Alberta referendum and Washington's supposed involvement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Thursday means Your Turn, today with a special guest host tandem. Our focus: A question on many workers' minds since COVID hit in 2020 - should we need to be back in the office? Nowadays, many question if in-office work will ever be necessary again. Today it's your chance to have a say in the WFH vs. in-office debate, and your letters came in from across the country. Plus The Ranter is back again...

The latest episode starts with how to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone records. Also, how passport stamps are a thing of the past, and proof of how Donald Trump stretches the truth 92 percent of the time. You like end bits and we enjoy giving you some every once in a while. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Really? Donald Trump now says he will refuse to allow the multi-billion-dollar new bridge between Canada and the U.S. to be opened. That's the bridge Canada paid for, and Trump heralded just a few years ago. It's the latest twist in the trade war, and it's just one of the stories we focus on today with Althia Raj and Rob Russo in their Reporter's Notebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

It used to be seen as a passing, dirty, American sex scandal in the beginning, but over time it has also involved an ex-President, business, political and entertainment figures, and the current President. But now, over the past few weeks, the Epstein scandal threatens major figures in other countries. Today, on her regular Monday appearance, Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of...