The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Analysis of Toronto St. Paul's by-election and its impact on Liberal party leadership. Discussion on simplified political messaging, US election influence. Implications of election results on Liberal party leadership. Dilemma faced by backbench MPs. Societal issues in Canadian politics

We debuted this question last week asking you to name your favourite Canadian song. There were so many responses we have spread it into this week as well. And we will conclude by telling you the most nominated songs and artists.  Also, the Random Ranter drops by with a very personal rant.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into next week's Your Turn as well. There are some of Canada's well-known singers and composers in these answers but there are some hidden gems as well. Plus the random Ranter drops by with a heavy geopolitical question for you to ponder.

The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Justin Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts. Today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters. What do those in politics really think about the people who cover them? How do they prepare for the sometimes tense situation that exists between them?

Dr Stein is back from another international security conference and she brings a list of things we should be thinking about for this summer. The obvious -- Ukraine and Gaza -- but also, terrorism, Haiti, Trump and more. Your pocket guide to the summer about to come.

Who to believe? Who would you believe if you had a choice between believing Jagmeet Singh or Elizabeth May? That question is being asked now concerning the whole "is there a traitor or traitors in the House" issue. Singh and May certainly sound like they disagree. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on this, plus, the capital gains tax may be flopping for the Liberals; and, who will young people vote for -- you may be surprised.

This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into next week's Your Turn as well. There are some of Canada's well-known singers and composers in these answers but there are some hidden gems as well. Plus the random Ranter drops by with a heavy geopolitical question for you to ponder.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 11th. Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about his new book, The Prince, which is all about Justin Trudeau.  He's been covering Trudeau since he stepped onto the public stage so what has Maher learned that he didn't already know about the man who leads the country and says he's about to enter his fourth election campaign as Liberal leader?

Author and journalist Stephen Maher discusses his new book 'The Prince' about Justin Trudeau. They delve into Trudeau's leadership perceptions, inner circle dynamics, challenges with foreign interference, and the significance of political literature for the upcoming elections.

Four hostages were rescued from Hamas over the weekend by Israeli special forces, but does that change the situation in Gaza at all?  In fact, does it force an even longer war? Dr Janice Stein has her regular Monday analysis on this and on the Ukraine-Russia war where things may be about to change. Plus the latest on elections in India and South Africa.