The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
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Feb 4, 2021 • 35min
Are Laid Off Pilots Getting "rusty"?
A recent LA Times report investigates a number of "incidents" that have aviation experts concerned about how pilots who've been laid off because of Covid are getting "rusty" and suggest this is a safety issue. Just one of the items on this week's potpourri episode ... including a pandemic boom in snowmobile use!
Feb 3, 2021 • 40min
Bob Rae - Unplugged! (Smoke, Mirrors and the Truth)
It's Wednesday and that means "Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth" with Bruce Anderson in his regular slot and joining us for a frank discussion about diplomacy in a covid world, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae. He's open, frank and pretty laid back. Bob Rae on the Bridge.
Feb 2, 2021 • 32min
The Great Arctic Ice Melt - Should You Care?
A number of new scientific studies are showing that the ice melt underway on our planet is happening at an increasing rate with some absolutely startling numbers being recorded from satellite imagery. But do you care? Is it affecting your life? Author and Public Policy expert Adam Lajeunesse from StFX University in Nova Scotia has the answers.
Feb 1, 2021 • 44min
What’s Really Behind These Latest Travel Restrictions?
What was really behind the latest travel restrictions imposed by Ottawa, and whatever happened to the excitement surrounding vaccines? Two key stories The Bridge looks at with two special guests -- both who focus on science not politics. Dr Lisa Barret in Halifax and Dr Isaac Bogotch in Toronto. And then for some thing very different, will you need a covid sniffing dog to get you into a Leafs (or Habs, Jets, Senators, Flames, Oilers, Canucks) game?
Jan 31, 2021 • 9min
A special Sunday afternoon advisory to listeners of the Bridge.
Some changes coming up tomorrow for the Bridge and Peter gives you a sense of what they are and what they aren't!
Jan 29, 2021 • 33min
Weekend Special #46 - So What WOULD you pay?
Special thanks to our listeners for their comments and extra special thanks to Geist Magazine for a great article to read.
Jan 28, 2021 • 37min
How Far Would You Fly And What Would You Pay To Get A Private Vaccine?
It's a potpourri day with some very interesting stories -- from the genesis of "Because it's 2015!" to paying for a private vaccine.
Jan 27, 2021 • 49min
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Where Should Opinion Fit In?
Lots on top here this week with Bruce Anderson -- the GG failure, can Erin O'Toole survive, and should news orgs ban opinion?
Jan 26, 2021 • 32min
An Inside Listen At The Pressures of Remote Learning
We take a gamble on this episode and try something very different.
Jan 25, 2021 • 37min
Inside The Vaccine Rollout - Is Something Seriously Wrong?
What is the problem with the vaccine rollout? An expert analysis.
