The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

A letter to SMT prompts a description on fairness in our commentary.  Bruce Anderson and I have our thoughts on this, and the role it may play in the upcoming election.  Plus our take on the Green Party and the NDP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The election campaign could start in less than a month, so what does Erin O'Toole stand for? The man who leads the Conservatives wants to be prime minister but what do you actually know about what he would do if you gave him the job? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That promoting vaccine misinformation have taken a big hit with some of their biggest supporters taking to the sidelines. Bruce Anderson is in his regular spot for SMT as we talk vaccine numbers, and also we look at just how big the indigenous issue could be in the upcoming election.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson joins us for the week's SMT with the topic:  the election.  Everyone is betting it will be called next month, but why?  What's the reason?  The government hasn't been defeated in Parliament so why now two years before the rules say it should be called?   And what are the issues? What's the ballot question? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

**Note:  This episode was originally published Wednesday, July 7.  Republishing episode due to technical issues.**Mary Simon becomes GG and there's reason to be inspired and celebrate.   Also, lots more with Bruce Anderson on polls, politics and vaccines.  And of course, radishes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson joins for Smoke Mirrors and the Truth and the agenda is full - radishes, books, borders, election timing AND the Catherine McKenna story, what happens with her departure? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feature interviews with the Minister of Indigenous Services and the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.  How to navigate the road forward.  And how to discover the truth.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pre-hiatus collection of your letters, thoughts, comments and questions.  Lots of topics, and a pathetic attempt at singing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some opening thoughts on the latest tragic news from our history of residential schools.Then a mini Thursday Potpurri --- the devices that monitor your health, and the man behind the Zapruder film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce joins for a wide ranging discussion on everything from the looming election to vaccines to airports to the Habs.  And of course England. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.