The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Less than a month to go now but the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains a toss-up. Why is it so close?

For the last year October 7th has been described as a major intelligence failure by the Israelis and this proves it in very hard detail.

Chantelle A. Bear, a sharp political commentator, and Bruce Anderson, an insightful political strategist, dive into the murky waters of fact-checking in today’s political environment. They discuss parallels with U.S. misinformation and the unique challenges in Canada as elections loom. The conversation touches on issues like the carbon tax and how political leaders and journalists must navigate misinformation to uphold democracy. Also explored are the dynamics of political alliances, seniors' security payments, and the strategic maneuvers as parties gear up for a critical election.

Your letters this week on what's on your mind, and then the Ranter takes on J D Vance. Plus, we finally have some time for a few interesting End Bits.

Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about Alberta's Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on Covid.

A series of remarkable events has changed the face of the Middle East War. Israel is fighting and winning in two fronts but what happens now?

An encore of former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations.

The political climate in British Columbia is heating up ahead of an election, with surprising support for the Conservatives. Tensions rise as the Conservative Party accuses CTV of bias, raising questions about media trust. The discussion turns to the consequences of budget cuts on news coverage quality. The complex media-politics relationship and possible impacts on press freedom are highlighted. As the Liberal Party navigates challenges in Parliament, potential leadership strategies for Justin Trudeau emerge, setting the stage for an intriguing political landscape.

From coast to coast to coast you wrote in to say what they'd do if they owned a local paper struggling to do business and succeed.

Bob Woodward, the legendary investigative journalist famed for his Watergate coverage, delves into the tumultuous landscape of American politics from Nixon to Trump. He explores the moral courage displayed by whistleblowers like Cassidy Hutchinson and discusses the challenges journalists face in an era of political extremism. Reflecting on his interactions with Trump, Woodward emphasizes the importance of accountability during crises and the impact of media trust in today's partisan climate. He also addresses the looming legal challenges for Trump and their implications for democracy.