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The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
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May 19, 2023 • 53min
Good Talk - Teaching Politicians to Be Politicians
Thursday night was a big night in Alberta politics. It was debate night in the province's election campaign. But it was also the same day that Alberta's Ethics Commissioner came down with a report on the behaviour of Premier Danielle Smith. There was a lesson in her report that could and maybe should affect all politicians in Canada. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that. Also some good talk on Pierre Poilievre's decision not to meet with special rapporteur David Johnston.

May 18, 2023 • 45min
Your Turn On The Politics of The Lie
Lots of letters this week reacting to The Moore Butts Conversation #8 which focused on the power in politics of the lie. You have some pretty strong feelings on this issue and also on the passport issue that surfaced last week. And then there's our regular Thursday feature, the Random Ranter.

May 17, 2023 • 41min
SMT -- The A.I. Warnings Hit Washington
Artificial Intelligence was on the minds of Washington legislators yesterday and the discussion was not only important it was for the most part non-partisan. Some important points are being made and one wonders whether Ottawa will soon do the same. It was more than two months ago on this program that Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner rang the bell on the issue and could more be around the corner? Bruce Anderson is back with his thoughts on this and more.

May 16, 2023 • 46min
The Russians Have Had A Very Bad Week
We all have bad weeks but the Russians have just had a VERY bad week and Brian Stewart is here to tell us why. Plus what is Volodymyr Zelensky up to as he globe-trots to some of western Europe's key capitals? And some quick end bits on polls, four day school weeks, and a bizarre US space program.

May 15, 2023 • 50min
Moore-Butts #8 -- The Politics of The Lie
Our two political heavyweights, Conservative James Moore and Liberal Gerry Butts, move their latest non-partisan discussion to the question of lies and their growing place in modern politics. Like it or not the lie is in the toolbox of politics and Donald Trump isn't the only one using it. How did that happen and where does it lead? Those are the questions we tackle in Moore-Butts #8.

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May 12, 2023 • 53min
Good Talk - Should Passports Reflect Canadian History?
It's a simple issue but one that gets people talking and today some "good talk" with Chantal and Rob Russo filling in for Bruce. Images of Canadian history or drawings of Canadiana -- what do you think best reflects our passports? Plus a new challenge for Conservatives, and a controversial return of Donald Trump. All talkers.

May 11, 2023 • 47min
Your Turn on The Monarchy and The Ranter on China
A wide range of opinions on various issues today are headlined for the most part by things triggered by the Random Ranter. Last week he tore into the monarchy, some of you agreed but others argued for the tie to be kept. And then the Ranter heads off in a new direction - China.

May 10, 2023 • 43min
SMT - Whatever Happened to Max Bernier?
Look out, he may be on his way back. The People's Party leader is said to be about to enter a byelection. race for a federal seat in Manitoba. If he does what impact would that have not only on his party but on the Conservative party as well. Bruce is off this week, but Toronto Star columnist Althia Raj is here with her take on that story and more.

May 9, 2023 • 44min
Who Is Yevgeny Prigozhin and Why Should We Care?
For Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary, this week we profile the man who has brought mercenary armies to the forefront of discussion. Yevgeny Prigozhin operates the Wagnedr group and while we have talked about him before, today we take a wider look at the issue because mercenaries are operating in a lot more than just the battle for Ukraine.

May 8, 2023 • 49min
Is Print Journalism Dying Or Even Dead?
After lots of talk on The Bridge about television journalism, today some thoughts on the struggle to keep print journalism alive. A feature interview with Jordan Bitove the owner and CEO of TorStar, which controls the Toronto Star and 80 others newspapers in the country.