The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

There seems to be a poll a day recently and while they're each a bit different, there is one common theme.  The Liberals are back and the race between them and the Conservatives is very tight.  So how are the political pros responding to this?  That's the question for Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth panelists Bruce Anderson from the Liberals and Fred DeLorey from the Conservatives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talk about a quick trip.  In less than 48 hours Prime Minister Carney will talk to Volodymyr Zelensky, meet with President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and have an audience with the King.  Then an Arctic stop on the way home. What can be accomplished and will the pictures all be in campaign ads by week's end?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day One of the Carney administration reveals a much smaller cabinet, almost half the size of previous ones of late.  But is this all about optics or does it really mean a slimmer, more accountable and effective  "war" cabinet for the fight ahead? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  The Random Ranter stays single focused too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson and Fred Delorey drop by for a Smoke Mirrors and the Truth episode that deals with what is now a daily issue -- how to deal with the Trump Factor in A Campaign?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Janice Stein's regular Monday visit to The Bridge tackles a number of key foreign affairs issues starting with the impact a new Canadian prime minister will have on the relationship with the United States.  It's now Mark Carney versus Donald Trump --- should that make a difference?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The discussion dives into Justin Trudeau's legacy and his tumultuous relationship with Donald Trump. Federal and provincial dynamics, especially with Doug Ford, reveal potential electoral impacts and national unity challenges. The economic strategy amidst U.S. uncertainty takes center stage, exploring the ripple effects of trade wars. There's a critical look at how Trump's rhetoric influences Canadian perspectives and the upcoming Liberal leadership race, highlighting Mark Carney's candidacy and the competition's lack of innovation.

We could be facing a national election in days and at that point control is in your hands.  So, here's the question of the week: what qualifications are you looking for that make a good politician?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Encore episode. It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now?  The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a supporting role was one for the history books.  Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto makes her regular appearance to give us her assessment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.