The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Well, the Random Ranter has ignored Donald Trump since he debuted on The Bridge in September 2022.  But not today.  He's all in on debunking the former US President and he doesn't hold back.  That plus another wide range of opinions from you on Your Turn -- from the Middle East, to EV's, to the CBC, to Alberta's pension plan idea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a day of meetings in Ottawa, the prime minister has announced that Canada is joining the call for "humanitarian pauses" in the Israel-Hamas war so civilians in Gaza can receive aid. Is there a distinction between humanitarian pauses and ceasefires? Does it matter? Bruce Anderson joins to discuss on this week's SMT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast discusses the pressure for a ceasefire in the Middle East, international views on the conflict, regional implications of the Gaza crisis, dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, and the role of the Cape Grim Baseline Atmospheric Pollution Station in climate change research.

Israel has been saying a full scale ground invasion was imminent and while some elements have been underway “full scale” has yet to happen. Why? Janice Stein is with us again with a wide ranging discussion on the latest of what is happening in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reflections on the recent Israel-Hamas war with cautious approach to blame. Discussion on the decline of decorum in the House of Commons and the potential impact of turning the cameras on. Exploring television's impact on politicians and the NDP's stance on pharmacare. Analysis of support levels of the Liberal Party and the NDP, potential for an election, and the Alberta Pension Plan proposal.

After an intense two weeks of watching the Middle East on the edge of a full-blown crisis, you share your thoughts and feelings about what you've witnessed.  From who's to blame to what happens now? Plus other comments on the potential of LNG to WFH, work from home. And of course, the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another horrific scene, this time in Gaza, and of all places a hospital.  Who did it and why?  That is the question today as accusations and counter-accusations reverberate across the Middle East and the world. Bruce Anderson is by with a classic SMT on this.  Plus some thoughts on Pierre Poilievre's apple-picking video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts discuss crisis management in organizations and governments, the role of journalists in crisis moments, the loss of political accountability, the impact of social media on politics, and how minister resignations affect government perception.

Middle East expert Janice Stein joins Peter Mansbridge to discuss Hamas's motivations and the potential consequences of their recent attacks on Israel. They delve into the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, analyzing Israel's strategy and suggesting possible approaches. The CEO of Enbridge, Greg Ebel, also shares his idea to move Canadian natural gas to export markets in Europe and China. They explore the opportunities and challenges of natural gas exports, the potential influence on climate change debates, and the importance of balancing domestic and global goals.

A week of horror is analyzed as the hosts discuss the Middle East situation, global safety concerns, and the impact of social media on the Israel-Palestine conflict. They also address the challenges faced by journalists reporting on the conflict, the debate on transparency in reporting on government officials, and controversies at the NDP convention.