The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Bruce is all ready to talk about the new study in the United States that shows a shockingly high rate of Americans who believe the bogus stories they are being fed.  And my question is just how pure are we?Plus the latest on the impact of any deal between the Liberals and the NDP to keep this new Parliament alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The lessons from dealing with international flights and going to an NHL game in an era of Covid.  Plus just how much of the misinformation being peddled about Covid is being believed - you might be surprised.  And, the old hometown, Churchill Manitoba gets special treatment from the NY Times.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By accident, I discover a small yet important part of Canada's military past.  In a little cemetery behind an abandoned old church alongside Scotland's northeast coast.  A story worth telling and I'm honoured to tell it along with the help of one of Canada's most respected war historians.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minority governments sometimes service by secret deals between parties.  Is there one brewing right now between the Liberals and the NDP? Also, is a new Covid pill a changemaker on the pandemic? Plus the flag decision -- what will it take to find comfort on this issue? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode begins with a story about the wind and the power it can have to move memories.  That and the return of the potpourri, an episode that touches on stories that don't often make the top of the news but carry an importance and an interest all their own. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What to believe and who to believe?  That becomes the question when listening to all the promising talk coming out of COP26 in Glasgow.  Bruce Anderson puts on his SMT filter to do just that. Plus, airlines in Canada start laying off people who haven't been vaccinated as the corporate world plays hardball on the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In all the big-name speeches in Glasgow, was there anyone with a Churchillian standard of speech in what is clearly a world crisis?  You be the judge.  And what's so special about Churchill anyway. A new book will have you thinking.  And finally, a good news COVID update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The eyes of much of the world are on Scotland this week as the COP26 climate conference begins with much anticipation of just what can be accomplished.   And they're talking about it all around Scotland too, even in the 13th century cathedral here in Dornoch, Scotland.  Which lads to the title of today's episode.And then, has the cashless society finally arrived?  Personal finance writer Rob Carrick joins us with his take on something that affects us all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A full discussion with Chantal and Bruce about the new cabinet and what it could actually mean for Canadians; and whether Canadians could face soon what Brits are expecting -- higher taxes. And could the climate conference in Glasgow this coming week impact that question as well? And a pretty tough assessment of Jean Chretien's comments this week about Residential Schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some insightful letters from listeners today on everything from Covid to the issue of history’s accuracy. But first an equally insightful interview with Ralph Goodale, long time cabinet minister now a brand new diplomat as Canada’s High Commissioner here in the UK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.