The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Today, it's a nailbiter in the final hours before Americans decide on the outcome of their presidential election.

Janice Stein from the Munk school at the University of Toronto with her take on what a Trump or Harris victory would mean.

Joining the discussion is Rob Russo, Canada correspondent for The Economist, known for his keen insights into media dynamics and political landscapes. He tackles the contentious role of media endorsements in elections, questioning their real impact on voter behavior. The conversation also delves into the trust gap in mainstream media, particularly regarding the Trump narrative, and the challenges legacy media face in maintaining credibility. Additionally, Russo shares thoughts on turmoil within the Canadian Liberal Party and the disconnect between NDP priorities and voter concerns.

The Random Ranter tries to explain how and why his political views have changed in recent years. 

An encore of  a feature interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.

Going into the final days of the 2024 US election campaign and if you believe the polls, a big if, then things are so close smart analysts aren't picking a winner.

It's certainly being thrown around a lot but is it being used well? And, Janice is here to talk Middle East and Russia-Ukraine as well.

So, did he dodge the coup?  Does Justin Trudeau now have a clear path to the next election?   After weeks of rumours and coded, secret talk, the plotters had their say in the caucus, and then it seemed everyone moved on.  Or have they?  Chantal and Bruce are here to chat about all this and more because there's always more!

Lots of your letters again this week, and many of them are about elections.  Both provincial ones in Canada and the big one south of the border. But there are lots more issues on your mind as well with your thoughts from across the country. Then, of course, it's Random Ranter time with his thoughts about what's almost always on the mind of voters in elections around the world these days.

Revisiting the conversation with Paul Wells on his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at the man who has been part of the Canadian landscape as a political leader for a dozen years now. What's the real story behind his leadership?