The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Forget about those marathon ceasefire talks, they aren't going anywhere.  Full scale fighting is back and it's across Gaza not just in the south.  What now?  Dr. Janice Stein is with us for her regular Monday chat about Gaza, and also about Ukraine.  Plus, we unveil this week's question of the week - what's on your mind

Lots up for discussion on Good Talk this week -- public service unions are fighting Ottawa over remote work, Mark Carney's view on carbon tax, more on Pierre Poilievre on the "notwithstanding clause" and how the issue of abortion could be involved, and the CBC and its executive bonuses. Chantal and Bruce join me for all that and a few words about Rex too.

Letters. We got letters. Lots of them on the question, "Can you name a teacher who had the greatest impact on your life?" From across the country you wrote in, enough to fill two Thursdays of Your Turn. Plus today, as every Thursday, the Random Ranter and his take for this week on the future of local news.

Professor Katharine Hayhoe, a leading expert on climate change, discusses the urgency of climate action and the need for positive news coverage. The podcast delves into the UN report on climate change, the rise of renewable energy in Texas and Alberta, and the role of corporations in addressing climate change.

Paul Wells, a national columnist, explores Justin Trudeau's leadership in his new book. They discuss Trudeau's shift towards polarization, campaign strategies, and policy stances. They also touch on Jakarta sinking and Indonesia's plans for a new capital.

It's crunch time for Israel and Hamas. This could be the week that a ceasefire is reached in the bloody war between both sides in the Gaza conflict. If there isn't a deal, the fear is the war could get a lot worse. Dr Janice Stein is with us again for her regular Monday discussion about the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.  

Liberal MP Pam Damoff discusses her decision not to run again due to safety concerns and political toxicity. The episode explores the challenges faced by women in politics, online harassment, the influence of lobbyists, voter engagement, and the importance of diverse perspectives in policy-making. It also touches on sustainable growth, historical lessons, and the impact of teachers on individuals.

Lots of replies from you to our question of the week, "Name the one teacher who made a real difference in your life". From across the country, you've told us in passionate and emotional ways about the one teacher who so impacted your life. There have been so many letters we'll have enough for next week's Your Turn as well!  Plus, the Random Ranter on ...you guessed it, teachers!

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 21st. My fourth book, and my second co-authored with Mark Bulgutch is released by publisher Simon and Schuster today.  It's called "How Canada Works" and to Mark and me is a testament to the people who quietly and without fanfare make the country work.  Mark is my guest today as we explain how we found the jobs and the people who do them that are the centrepiece of our new book.

The Scottish First Minister resigns, the British PM is being pushed by his own party, the polls are brutal for Justin Trudeau, and Joe Biden can't seem to pull away from a court bound Donald Trump. What's the problem here? Bruce Anderson makes a on-off return to mid-week commentary to have a chat about the mood of the electorate.