The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Lots to talk about this week with Bruce Anderson on SMT from Wab Kinew's historic Manitoba election victory, to the challenge the new Speaker faces in Ottawa, and who knows what about the soaring price of turkey!  Plus a new segment Bruce wants to call "Grovel" where I correct things I got wrong in the last week.

Analyzing media coverage of Donald Trump's trial for fraud, the changing coverage of Trump, the financial costs of the war in Ukraine, Russia's historical downfall, shifting strategies in Ukrainian conflict, and the search for Paul McCartney's missing bass guitar.

Discussion on the importance of truth and reconciliation in addressing our shared history. Unprecedented loss of sea ice in Antarctica and its connection to climate change. The extraordinary story of Private Henry Tandy during World War I. Peak oil production and the need for aggressive measures to combat climate change. The ongoing rivalry between coffee and tea.

The podcast analyzes the impact of major stories on Canada's international relations, including the India controversy and the Speaker's story. It also discusses the culturally divisive conversation surrounding transgender rights in Canada. Additionally, the hosts examine a proposal for a separate provincial pension plan in Alberta and highlight the chaotic nature of Canadian and Republican debates. The podcast concludes with an assessment of the impact of recent events on the upcoming election.

A wide variety of opinions from across the country about recent events in Parliament, especially the debacle that led to the resignation of the Speaker.  Listeners are upset and they're spreading the blame all around.  And something different from the Ranter -- he has predictions. 

How much worse can things get for the Liberals? Does Justin Trudeau have a plan to recover from the "Nazi in the parliamentary gallery" story?  If so, will it be enough to make people forget the national embarrassment caused by last Friday's incident. Bruce Anderson on that, plus his thoughts on how two polls done at the same time with the same question can result in such very different results.

Watching what happened in the House of Commons last Friday is still shocking.  No one picked up on the Speaker's incredible blunder.  Not MPs, not the audience and not the media.  Why?  Why don't we know our history?  Also as always on Tuesdays, Brian Stewart drops by to give us his latest take on the situation in Ukraine.

The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the Speaker of the House of Commons honoring a Nazi fighter. It also covers the overlooked countries in international headlines and the failures of government response to natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The ongoing crisis in Sudan, geopolitical power shifts, North Korea-Russia trade deal, and climate-related disasters are also discussed.

Discussion on the strained Canada-India relationship. Analyzing Doug Ford's controversial decision on the greenbelt issue. Emphasis on the role of local journalism in holding politicians accountable. Importance of the ongoing RCMP investigation and speculations about money tracing. Pierre Polyev's changing positions and political actions.

Your thoughts on everything from the India story to the opening of Parliament to climate change.  Even a letter calling the host's comments "juvenile". Yes we air it all.  Plus the Random Ranter takes on the grocery chains.