The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Last week the Commissioner of the RCMP said she would not seek a reappointment to the Mountie's top job, so the question becomes should a new Commissioner begin rebuilding the force?  One person who thinks so is the sometimes controversial author Paul Palango who wrote the highly successful book, 22 Murders, claiming how the Mounties botched the investigation into the brutal killings of 22 people in Nova Scotia in 2020. Paul is our guest today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 6th. It's Black History Month in Canada but what do we really know about black history in our country?  And more importantly, what should we know? This is an important and fascinating conversation with McGill University professor Debra Thompson, recognized around North America as an expert analyst on race politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some polls say the Conservatives are up by seven points, but some say the CPC and the Liberals are all tied up.  What to believe?  Chantal and Bruce have their say on that, plus ethics, Branda Lucki and balloons all up for discussion on a busy Good Talk.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week the Ranter took of Pierre Poilievre, this week he focuses on Justin Trudeau.  And on Your Turn, lots of your thoughts on the CBC, Ukraine, Turkey and lots more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto and Ontario are rocked by two scandals while at the same time, much of the country gets focused on unidentified flying objects.  Bruce Anderson puts on his alien detector to take a run at all these stories.  And a few moments too on Nicola Sturgeon calling it quits in Scotland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we approach one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, Brian Stewart looks at nine commonly asked questions about the war and gives his thoughts on the answers.  Also, a bit of history on a time when balloons were used as a weapon of war.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Moore-Butts conversations are like poli-sci 101, using anecdotes to explain politics.  The former Conservative cabinet minister, now a senior advisor at Dentons, James Moore, and the former Liberal principal secretary to PM Trudeau and now vice chair of the Eurasia Group, Gerald Butts, join forces today, their sixth episode, to explain how leadership really works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a week where the President of the CBC attacks the Conservative Party of Canada and its leader, Pierre Poilievre, Chantal and Bruce wonder about the wisdom of that approach.  And also, whether her appointment should be extended or ended.  Plus, can Jagmeet Singh survive as questions about his effectiveness begin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first of a trilogy by the Random Ranter with his take on the national party leaders.  First up CPC leader Pierre Poilievre.  Your letters range from taxes to Danielle Smith to racism in Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There were so many angles to last night's State of the Union address by President Joe Biden, but one line may have an impact on Canada.  Meanwhile, in Ottawa, Justin Trudeau dumps billions on the health care table, will it make a difference?  And the CBC, did its President just step in hot political water? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.