The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

On the verge of four federal byelections on Monday, there's a lot of Ottawa bubble talk about the problems facing the Liberals.  Bruce and Chantal wonder just how serious things are and if the byelection results will tell us anything meaningful on that question.  Also, what really led to the layoffs at CTV News?

The other day on a short "end bit" we had a story about some backlash to tipping and that got some of our listeners writing.  Today we have their letters.  Also a fair amount of comment about last Friday's Good Talk segment about whether here is a growing backlash against Pride in Canadian Politics. And the Random Ranter has his thoughts about bike lanes. 

It's a serious indictment against a former US President, but like almost everything that involves Donald Trump it turns into a circus.  Bruce has his thoughts on everything from the courtroom to the newsroom.  Also today Erin O'Toole's farewell speech to the House of Commons where there were lessons for everyone.

With Trudeau by his side, Ukraine's Zelensky says his country's counter-offensive against Russia has begun.  But very little is known about just how the fight is going.  Brian Stewart explains why and assesses what we know so far. 

Dr Janice Stein is with us again on our regular spin around the world to note the stories we are missing when our focus is consumed only by the major stories of the day.  On today's list, among others, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Poland, Israel and Haiti.   And then if you are a frequent flier, an "endbit" worth keeping in mind for your next flight.

June is Pride month in Canada but is the story different this year.  Especially when it comes to the link between politics and Pride, the organization representing LGBTQ rights. The question is just how different are we compared to our US neighbours?  Plus a rundown of where the five political parties are on the national landscape as the summer of 23 begins.

It was a busy week managing the incoming letter's file as you had a lot to say about Moore-Butts Conversation #9 and particularly the issue of political messaging. There were also some climate change thoughts brought up with comments on the wildfires, and some memories about D-Day. Plus the Random Ranter drops by with some sage advice for all politicians.

As the smoke from Canadian wildfires descends on major parts of the United States the debate intensifies about the impacts of climate change.  Bruce is by with his thoughts on that plus the David Johnston affairs, and is Donald Trump about to shed whatever is left of his Teflon image?  

The great correspondent Brian Stewart has been with us almost every Tuesday for the past year.  His commentary has been about Ukraine but today we look back to another famous June 6 and that of course was in 1944, D-Day.  Both Brian and I have been to the Normandy beaches many times and today is all about remembering.  

The latest from two political veterans is another winner.  Why do politicians say the things they say -- are they deliberately trying to mirror the views of potential supporters and if so is the message going through a generational change?  Conservative James Moore and Liberal Gerald Butts are back for their last conversation before the summer break.