The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

The Ukraine story this past few days has been intriguing.  Have we reached a turning point?  Brian Stewart is back with his insight and research on what's really happening in the war with Russia.Plus, will doing thousands of steps a day help counter dementia? A new study says "yes". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A few comments about the Poilievre win, the royal weekend of mourning, the Ukraine developments, and then a special feature interview.  Thomas Sadowski is a face you'll recognize because of his work on television, movies and theatre.  But the work he may be proudest of is his humanitarian work and today he has a stark warning about an impending disaster facing certain countries as a result of food shortages. 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 on all things relevant on this day from the death of Elizabeth The Great, to the questions about King Charles, to the Prime Minister's decision to say through the next election and to the winner of tomorrow's Conservative leadership race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Thursday "Your Turn" episode has all the regular features of your comments and ideas, plus the introduction of a new segment -- the Random Ranter with his take on the events of the week.  The idea here is to have a little fun but still make a point. He's anonymous, but what we can say is he's from western Canada and he's a keen observer of the political scene. He travels frequently and listens to what people have to say.  He's not a broadcaster, in fact like many of you he is often frustrated by broadcasters! So welcome Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do people rarely last more than ten years with any government?  Bruce Anderson has his take on today's season opening SMT.  And more from Liz Truss to how television networks are reacting to change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The minister of defense on dealing with the Generals, fighting Putin, and what she's learned about leadership.  Anita Anand has only been in cabinet three years but in that time has had to deal with the vaccine crisis in one portfolio, and a war that could go global in another.   She's received both criticism and praise -- what's it taught her about leadership?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 15th. Bruce Anderson has the results of some new data on the relationship between people's trust, or lack of it, in media and government, and how it connects to the rapid growth in conspiracy theories.  Some of the data is shocking.  Plus some new thoughts on the unfolding story of the final days of the Trump administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 6th. James Moore, Conservative and Gerald Butts, Liberal, continue their very special conversations on The Bridge.  Special because they've agreed to keep partisan shots out of the discussion! Today the topic is leadership and the way parties choose their top person.  Is it good enough?   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 join in with some Good Talk about whether the summer has changed anything on the national political landscape. There were great expectations back in June about what needed to happen, but did anything?  Also a feisty conversation about the growth of conspiracy theories and their impact on the political dialogue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 25th. If there are two guys who can "bring it" in a non-partisan conversation about Canadian politics it’s these two. One Conservative, one Liberal.  Today's topic is Canada on the world stage - is there a common approach and should there be a common approach no matter who is in power?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.