The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal and Bruce analyze the pros and cons of Thursday night's major speech from Justin Trudeau to Liberal delegates in Ottawa.  Does he still have the royal jelly to lead. the liberals against Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives?  Plus does the Michael Chong story just keep the drip, drip, drip going against the government on the China election interference issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of your mail on the passing of Gordon Lightfoot and today I highlight a few with great stories to talk about the impact the legendary singer had on our lives.  Then the Ranter comes by with his take on the monarchy.  Cover your ears if you want it to survive! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Times has looked at how Presidents in the last thirty years have been doing fewer and fewer news conferences and one on one interviews.  Is that becoming the new normal and is it spreading to Canada?  If so what do we lose? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.