The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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.

It was unthinkable a year ago but after what seems to have been a botched invasion of Ukraine, some Russian experts feel Russia could be on the brink.  Our regular Tuesday commentator on the conflict, Brian Stewart, weighs in with his thoughts.  Also, as we all get older some a Tuesday end bit on how we can improve our health -- it's simple but apparently effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The attack on Paul Pelosi in the US raises new questions about the level of public protection public officials get.  In Canada, with examples of threats to public officials on the rise, should there be more protection? Former RCMP Deputy Commissioner P-Y Bourduas is our guest.  And then as we get ready for the holiday book season, author Steve Paikin joins us to talk about his new book on Canada's 17th prime minister, John Turner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce and Chantal with their take on this week's hearings at the Commission of Inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act; how to fight inflation, the nuclear rebound, the monarchy in Canada and Elon Musk.  A busy, busy lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dozens and dozens of emails answering the question posed the other day -- if there's one thing you would do to the CBC what would it be? Your thoughts, ideas and questions about the CBC headline the podcast today, and the Ranter pops by with his take on the Convoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and the Truth deal with the issue of Doug Ford and why the Ontario premier doesn't want to appear at the Commission into the Emergencies Act.  Does he have something to hide? Plus what about Jagmeet Singh and his statement that even if Ottawa did something wrong in introducing the Act, he is unlikely to pull the NDOP support of the government?  Plus, why such low voter turnout in local politics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stewart's regular Tuesday commentary looks at Russia's latest battlefield decisions that show an invader in a combination of retreat and brutal attack. But first some thoughts on what the CBC might learn from the BBC's assessment of where it is after 100 years. And an end bit you will find interesting, and maybe rewarding! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about the new Alberta Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on the latest Covid wave.  Plus, some "Good Housekeeping" tips on pumpkin carving.  Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mess in the British parliament opens the door to a discussion about leadership, and how leaders are picked whether in Britain or in Canada.  Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that and a lot more including Chrystia Freeland's latest moves, and Pierre Poilievre's interview choices.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vaccines, masks and Covid were central to a lot of your comments this week, but so were thoughts about how we define the "west" in Canada.  Maybe the use of "Eh" or "Hey" gives us the answer!  All this plus a new rant from the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.