The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Putin keeps us guessing.  Why are no crowds visible at his public appearances? Why did his honour guard go on parade without weapons?  Brian Stewart has his thoughts on all that and more.  Plus, an end bit on Nazi gold -- is it real? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Chantal and Bruce have a lot to talk about this week starting with the former Conservative leader's not so flattering description of the split within his own party during his time at the top. Plus, are the Liberals' cratering and what is the problem?  And did the opposition parties botch the committee hearing into consultancy arrangements? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our regular Thursday episode features your thoughts on everything from the NHL to doctors to the cause of freedom to read.  Plus the Random Ranter has his take on waste and who is the worst offender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discussions on Liberals' plummeting polling numbers and potential recovery. Alberta's energy workers transition discussed. Committee investigating consulting work in Ottawa begins. Exploring challenges in polling, political landscape, and fundraising. Impact of journalists on polling discussions. Analyzing the decrease in Liberal's polls compared to Conservatives.

Brian Stewart breaks down the story on General Valery Gerasimov  --- who is he? why do his opponents respect him? and could he make a difference in the Russian war with Ukraine?  Plus, an easy way to make a million dollars.  Okay, maybe not that easy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With issues surrounding what you are allowed to read in some American schools, some Canadians may be surprised there are similar issues in Canada.  That's why next month will include "A Freedom to Read" week.  An important discussion on that today with the CEO of the Halifax Public Libraries, Asa Kachan.  Plus, what you should actually believe about expiration dates?  An end bit worth its name! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For months, Pierre Poilievre has been saying Canada feels like it's broken and it's all Justin Trudeau's fault. Is it?  Chantal and Bruce have their say.  Did Trudeau's cabinet retreat make a difference for that party's future?  And Danielle Smith makes an opening to Ottawa - what to make of that.  Good Talk for this week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your take on a variety of this week's issues from trust in media, to the Dominc Barton interview to the Ranter's Rant on doctors.  And then the Ranter puts his thoughts together on what he thinks his the sorry state of affairs at the NHL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Liberal Cabinet meets in retreat to plan the year ahead - what's the plan and can it work?  Bruce is by with that and a lot more from tanks to corruption to Trump, it's all here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.