

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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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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Apr 18, 2023 • 48min
Is It Time To Talk About Peace Negotiations?
After almost 15 months of war in Ukraine, Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary on The Bridge suggests there could be a possibility for peace negotiations just around the corner. It's far from certain but Brian makes the argument that certain pieces which could lead to talks are starting to fall in place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 17, 2023 • 48min
Moore Butts #7 - Has the Canada-US Relationship Become a "very unstable molecule"?
Have we grown accustomed to taking the Canada-US relationship for granted? If so, is it time to rethink that assumption? Former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts and former Harper cabinet minister meet again for Moore-Butts #7 and there's lots to think about after hearing their take on the old "best friends" scenario. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 2023 • 52min
Ten Years of Trudeau -- Will There Be Eleven?
It was ten years ago this month that Justin Trudeau became leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. He's been prime minister for almost eight of those years. Is it time to go or is there still "gas in the tank"? Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts on the meaning of the anniversary, plus some comments on Pierre Poilievre's latest attack moment with the media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 13, 2023 • 44min
Your Turn on Coalitions and Poilievre, and the Ranter on Climate Change
After an Easter break you are back with your emails about the issues of the day from coalitions to Pierre Poilievre to the CBC. And the Random Ranter makes his return by joining the discussion about Climate Change. It's a packed episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 12, 2023 • 47min
SMT - What Do You Really Think About Pierre Poilievre?
Bruce does his deepest dive yet on Canadians' attitudes towards Pierre Poilievre, and the numbers are good for Poilievre and not good for Justin Trudeau. This is not your ordinary party preference poll, its much different and is quite telling about where Canadians are today in how they feel about leadership in Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 2023 • 46min
A Mix of John Le Carre and The Marx Brothers
Brian Stewart uses that comparison to talk about the latest bit of skullduggery and intrigue we discover inside the story of the Ukraine war. Plus BR Ian's take on the latest version of the Pentagon Papers -- what happened and what did we learn? Plus, an endbit on the power of the nap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 10, 2023 • 52min
What Are We Missing? -- Janice Stein's Take On Our World
She's back! The Munk School's founding director joins for her regular look at those parts of the world we should keep an eye on. Among those for discussion today: Northern Ireland, Finland, France, Israel and Mali. Also today, who is Flight Sgt Peter Brown and why is his story one you won't forget. And one more thing, this time about The Beatles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 7, 2023 • 53min
Encore Presentation - Is It Time For The Liberals' And The NDP To Talk About A Joint Future?
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 6th. For years this has been a topic of conversation for political junkies. It drives some partisans on both sides crazy, but not Good Talk. Chantal and Bruce are all in for the discussion about whether it's time the two parties made their current arrangement a little more permanent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 6, 2023 • 53min
Is It Time For The Liberals And The NDP To Talk About A Joint Future?
For years this has been a topic of conversation for political junkies. It drives some partisans on both sides crazy, but not Good Talk. Chantal and Bruce are all in for the discussion about whether it's time the two parties made their current arrangement a little more permanent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 2023 • 51min
SMT: "America Is Going To Hell" Says Donald Trump, and Maybe He's Right.
Its been a wild forty eight hours in the United States so how much did you watch? Bruce puts the Smoke Mirrors and The Truth microscope on the media and the way its covered the Trump indictment. And then on the same theme, what is happening at "60 Minutes"? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


