The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Brian Stewart's weekly commentary on Ukraine has a twist.  After months of calls for Putin to be overthrown, Brian reports on new theories that suggest no matter what happens in the near, the world might be better with Putin IN power.  Also, a new health study on what happens in the moments after your heart stops.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covid is still with us but what has health experts worried is the spread of respiratory disease especially among youngsters in school. As a result, some authorities are suggesting that masks be put back on.  No mandates, at least not yet.  Dr Zain Chagla joins us.  Plus, the world will be eight billion strong as of tomorrow. Good news or bad? And more with some pretty interesting "end bits". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It wasn't what Donald Trump and his band of deniers expected and they are still trying to figure out what happened.  Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on what those US midterm results should mean to Canadian Conservatives. Plus whither Canada-China relations? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some truly wonderful and sometimes emotional letters from you, listeners to The Bridge, about what Remembrance Day means to you.  Even the Random Ranter gets in on the act with his thoughts.  It's a special show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the time of this recording the results were still being counted and in fact may still be counted for a few days, or even weeks, yet.  But one thing is clear: the Republican rout some expected in the US midterms did not happen. Bruce tries to clear the smoke and mirrors from the story.  Also Doug Ford changes his plans to use the notwithstanding clause -- what does that say about his leadership. And more on our theme this week about "remembering". 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 centuries-old tactic in war, to deceive your enemy.  Is that what the Russians are up to in Ukraine?  And if so are the Ukrainians falling victim to the strategy?  Brian Stewart takes a look at the issue of deception, in another of his regular weekly columns.  And Ted Barris drops by to talk about his new book, "The Battle of the Atlantic" as we continue our theme of "remembering" this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Remembrance Day coming up this Friday The Bridge devotes some time this week to "remembering".  Beginning today with a feature interview with Tim Cook and the stories behind his terrific new First World War book, 'Life Savers and Body Snatchers".  And among our end bits today, what do you think the most common dog name in Canada is? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three main topics on tap with Bruce and Chantal in this episode.  First up, new data after the initial few weeks of the Convoy Inquiry, on how Canadians are feeling about the way the government handled the situation. And some pretty interesting testimony this week from the various convoy organizers.  Then Doug Ford is using the notwithstanding clause to ensure that kids stay in strike-threatened schools in Ontario which could lead to a Supreme Court fight.  And Ottawa drops its economic statement - what to make of it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Turn, emails, comments, questions on a wide range of topics this week, and of course our regular Thursday commentary from The Random Ranter.  Issues from Doug Ford, to the monarchy, to Ukraine, to voter turnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The "smoke" is clearing inside what seems to have been a chaotic scene inside the convoy that shut down Ottawa earlier this year.  Bruce Anderson has his take on the latest testimony from protestors themselves.  And also, the latest soundings of what Canadians feel about inflation and Covid.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.