The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

The Conservatives lead collapsed and they are divided. The Liberals stumble over a candidate. Social media stories that don't make the news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman gives us his sense of developments between Trump & Putin. Then Janice Stein gives us her take. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Conservative Party is facing intense pressure as Doug Ford's strategist warns of possible defeat for Pierre Poilievre. The podcast dives into the stark contrast between large rally crowds and critical polling data. Insights reveal internal party frustrations and the challenges posed by shifting voter sentiments. The discussion also critiques the Liberal campaign strategies, while exploring the evolving auto industry's role in Ontario's identity and the anxieties facing workers in Southwestern Ontario amid job security concerns.

Every week we get lots of letters but none more so than this week.  We've had so many emails from coast to coast to coast with your concerns that we have enough for a few weeks on this issue.  Plus the Random Ranter is here with his thoughts on a certain Premier -- Danielle Smith in Alberta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Encore episode. As the candidates scramble around the country, they have five weeks to impress voters.  And while it's a national election it's received interest on an international scale.  How much of that interest also involves interference?  More than most Canadians suspect according to our regular guest, Dr Janice Stein of the University of Toronto's Munk School. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's only been 48 hours and opening impressions rarely last long, but what about these?  How damaging was Danielle Smith's US interview to Pierre Poilievre?  Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here with their spin.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the candidates scramble around the country, they have five weeks to impress voters.  And while its a national election its received interest on an international scale.  How much of that interest also involves interference?  More than most Canadians suspect according to our regular Monday guest, Dr Janice Stein of the University of Toronto's Munk School. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Canadian election just around the corner, the spotlight is on Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre as they battle for leadership. The risks of excluding journalists from campaigns are highlighted, illustrating its impact on democracy. The importance of genuine media engagement and storytelling, especially regarding Indigenous issues, is emphasized. Relationships matter in politics, and Poilievre's strained ties with Ontario's Doug Ford could pose challenges. Polling data reveals shifting public sentiments, hinting at an unpredictable landscape for Conservatives and Liberals alike.

Week Two of your letters under the title, "What's on your mind".  Mostly it's about our differences with our neighbor and long time ally The United States.  Plus the Random Ranter is here with his view on what Pierre Poilievre has to say. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Encore episode. We always get letters when we ask for them but never quite like this week.  The question was the old fallback --What's On Your Mind?  Well, you responded in record numbers, and in all cases they seem to deal with the situation Canada finds itself in with its neighbour, the United States, and specifically its President.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.