The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Episodes
Death of a Journalistic Icon
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shireen Abu Akleh may not have been known that much in North America, but she was an icon in the middle east for her coverage, over a quarter of a cen...
SMT - From The Monarchy to The Ontario Election to Donald Trump
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not exactly a potpourri edition of SMT but close as Bruce Anderson joins in on the conversation you love to hear. The image of Prince Charles readi...
Putin's War -- and His Reasoning For It.
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For weeks the world has waited to hear Vladimir Putin give his detailed reasoning for the war in Ukraine. Yesterday they finally heard it when the R...
Trudeau in Ukraine As The War Goes On.
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The parade of international celebrities continues into Ukraine as the war continues. The Bridge reaches out to leading Ukrainian academic Olexiy Har...
Good Talk -- The Gloves Come Off
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were looking for a hockey brawl kind of debate amongst those who are competing for the Conservative Party leadership, well then you got what y...
From Abortion to The Emergencies Act to Guy Lafleur, It's Your Turn!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A real cross-section of your thoughts on the topics of the day. Plus, if Maradona's old jersey can sell for more than ten million dollars, think of...
SMT - So, How Different Are We?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The uproar surrounding the decision by the US Supreme Court over the future of abortion in that country has brought new focus to the question of how d...
Could It Happen Here?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An unprecedented leak of a draft decision by the United States Supreme Court has shocked the legal community and abortion rights advocates. Basicall...
"Not Ripe For Resolution Right Now." Ukraine Could Go On For Months.
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Missing the forest for the trees. It's a common mistake we all make when looking at big issues and right now there's little bigger than Ukraine. S...
Good Talk - From the Aga Khan to the Convoy to Climate.
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce is away this week and Rob Russo joins in with Chantal on what was a very interesting week. What did those three topics have in common and why...
How Ukraine Is Going Deeper Into Russia
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the focus through the Ukraine war has been on Russia's invasion, it's clear now that the Ukraine forces are now starting not to just defend, but...
SMT - Why Would Elon Musk Spend 45 Billion on Twitter?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a huge purchase but why. Elon Musk is no dummy, so why this move and what's he really thinking? Bruce Anderson puts the SMT microscope on the...
Is the Media in Crisis?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when a lot of people are wondering about the changing nature of the media landscape, The Bridge raises some questions. What and who do peo...
The Moore-Butts Conversation #2 — Canada’s Position On The World Stage.
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Tod...
Good Talk - Is Pierre Poilievre Getting The 2016 Donald Trump Treatment?
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal and Bruce debate just what kind of treatment the media is giving Conservative Leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre and compare it to the trea...
Why The Sinking Of The “Moskva” Was So Important.
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Stewart us back with his latest commentary on the Ukraine war. In this episode, the veteran foreign correspondent focuses on the sinking of the ...
Covid Isn’t Over So Is It Ok That We Are Acting Like It Is?
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back on The Bridge after ten days off and we get right to it with a major interview with Dr Isaac Bogoch. The Bridge is known for blunt talk and no on...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - The Kaleb Dahlgren Story
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of The Bridge: Special with an episode that last aired on December 23rd. The Kaleb Dahlgren Story. Hosted by Simplecast...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Rethinking The Beatles Almost 60 Years Later
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on Dec 7th. This is fun. The documentary made from archival film by director Peter Jackso...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - The Big Bad Budget -- or Was It?
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 8th. Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good r...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - What Is The State of Canada’s Political Leadership In An Era of Protest?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 15th. This is a fabulous and important discussion to have with two normal...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Blunt Talk On Ukraine
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 28th. General Andrew Leslie knows what its like to be in battle. The former Cana...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Bob Rae On Negotiating With A War Criminal
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 4th. A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador ...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Margaret Macmillan On Whether We Are Already In A World War
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 22nd. One of the world's most celebrated historians, Margaret Macmillan, put...
The Big Bad Budget -- or Was It?
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal and Bruce on Chrystia Freeland's budget -- its had some not-so-good reviews, and, at the same time, some surprisingly good reviews from places...
Your Turn -- Was Bob Rae Right or Wrong?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of reaction to Bob Rae's appearance on The Bridge this week -- most felt Canada's Ambassador to the UN was bang on about negotiating with a war...
SMT Ukraine -- How A Moment Can Impact A Country's Point of View
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The charge of atrocity has horrified the world. Or has it? Ukraine says it happened and we believe them. Russia says it was faked and their fol...
"How To Fight The Latest Covid Wave"
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Governments may have dropped restrictions but it's not pretty out there as Covid marches back with a new wave. What to do not that you are basical...
Bob Rae On Negotiating With A War Criminal
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae. At issue: whether its right to negotiat...
Good Talk - Will It Make A Difference?
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Pope apologizes but how will that change the situation on reconciliation? Bruce and Chantal on that and much more -- the billions to be spent o...
YOUR TURN -- Different Views On What To Do About Putin
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiate or force an unconditional surrender? Some of your views in the weekly mailbag are different when it comes to how to end the situation in U...
SMT - The Claim That Trudeau Is A "Dictator"
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a perfect Smoke Mirrors and The Truth topic -- a relatively unknown Conservative MP quotes from a dictionary to claim "many people" believe J...
How And Why Would You Negotiate With A War Criminal?
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In his regular Tuesday commentary long time foreign correspondent Brian Stewart takes us beyond the headlines to focus on what we know and what we d...
Blunt Talk On Ukraine
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
General Andrew Leslie knows what its like to be in battle. The former Canadian Army General knows what its like to deal with the Russians too. His...
The Good Talk Assessment of “The Deal”.
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal and Bruce have their say on the new Liberal/NDP arrangement and how it impacts just about everything political in Canada. Also, do Conservat...
Your Turn -- Your Thoughts on Ukraine
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mailbag was full again this week with your thoughts mainly on Ukraine. Some of what you had to say, highlights this week's episode. Hosted b...
A Subversion of Democracy - Really?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some critics, mainly Conservatives, say the deal between the NDP and the Liberals is a "subversion of democracy". Just how well do they know their ...
Margaret Macmillan On Whether We Are Already In A World War
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world's most celebrated historians, Margaret Macmillan, puts the Ukraine war in context -- is it already a world war? And Brian Stewart d...
Can China Mediate An End To The War In Ukraine?
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We begin today, as we do every Monday, with the latest Covid update and its worrying. Dr Jason Kindrachuk joins us from Winnipeg. And then a short...
Good Talk -- It Costs Money To Fight Russia, Where's Canada's?
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canada's allies say we are not spending enough on defence and it shows in the support of Ukraine. Are we and if not where will the money come from ...
Your Turn -- You Are Anxious To Talk About Ukraine
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly chance for you to voice your thoughts and you are not shy about the situation in Ukraine, anxiety at the dropping of restrictions on COVID...
SMT - Can Canada Do More?
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Anderson on the scene in capitals across the world, including Ottawa, where President Volodymyr Zelensky appears on monitors asking for more h...
The Battle For Ukraine's Cities
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the battle for Ukraine's cities, including the capital Kyiv, steps up, the question arises about strategy. From both sides, what is the aim o...
"This bloody Putin" -- We Go Inside Kyiv.
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The long-awaited attack on the Ukrainian capital seems to be underway, and The Bridge goes inside with a first-hand account of what it's like. Olex...
Good Talk - Are We Already At War?
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been no official declaration of war, but given the actions of Canada and other nations have already taken in defence of Ukraine and at the exp...
Your Turn - A Four Million Person March to Stop The War?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of questions and comments about the Ukraine war including a unique one about people power and a unique walk INTO Russia. Never happen? Perhap...
SMT - How Far Are Canadians Willing To Go To Support Ukraine?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know where the government stands, we know where the private sector stands, but what about Canadians? Where are they on the Ukraine war? Bruce is...
The Untold Story of The War in Ukraine.
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Much has been made of how the Russian forces are botching their invasion of Ukraine. What isn't being talked about, and should be, is how effective ...
"It's Feels Like Living In A Different Century"
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran Canadian war/foreign correspondent Susan Ormiston joins us from Ukraine in a riveting conversation. Plus, our regular Monday check-in on Co...
Good Talk -- Should Canada Reconsider Putting Boots On The Ground INSIDE Ukraine?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Russian attacks on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant, indiscriminate bombings of civilians, and no end in sight, Bruce and Chantal weigh the very ...
How To Spot Fake Footage In The Ukraine War
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Thursday edition of The Bridge and that means your turn through the Bridge Mailbag. Lots of comments on Ukraine, the Media and Covid. But w...
SMT -- How Does Putin Hang On?
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce is back with his take on what we are witnessing as the day's news looks a lot like the old documentary newsreels of the past. Bombed out Europe...
Inside Putin's Brain -- Why Is He Doing What He's Doing?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people think Vladimir Putin has, to put it mildly, lost his way, and he's become irrational in his actions. One of the most internationally re...
Going Inside Kiev -- Why Morale Is So High.
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First up today, we go to Kiev to talk to the internationally known academic Olexiy Haran for an on-the-ground description of life in the embattled ci...
Good Talk --- Another Great One!
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce and Chantal are back with a full agenda. Canada's position on Ukraine, Justin Trudeau revoking the Emergencies Act and the latest on the Con...
Are We Living Through OUR 1930's Moment?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has juggled today's normal lineup around. Dr Janice Stein, internationally recognized U of T professor of conflict mana...
SMT - Does The Right REALLY Believe That Trudeau Is More Evil Than Putin?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and The Truth is all over the continuing fallout from the trucker's story. From the US fascination with Justin T...
Will We Need A Fourth Vaccine Soon?
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our regular weekly (day later than usual because of yesterday's holiday) check-in on Covid. But first some thoughts on the Ukraine story, and t...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - What Is The State of Canada’s Political Leadership In An Era of Protest?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 15th. This is a fabulous and important discussion to have with two normal...
Good Talk for A Third Wild Week
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You'll never guess what the topic is for this week with Bruce and Chantal. Has the government justified its use of the Emergencies Act -- a full ...
Your Turn -- Truckers, Truckers, Truckers
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More letters than ever sent in this week and today's Bridge highlights some of them. Also lots of comments on our Gerry Butts/James Moore Tuesday ...
How Will This End? -- SMT with Bruce Anderson
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce brings his latest data book with him and gives us a sense of how Canadians feel about the convoy mess. Also the big question -- will this ever...
What Is The State of Canada’s Political Leadership In An Era of Protest?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fabulous and important discussion to have with two normally political foes engaging in a thoughtful, for the most part non partisan discussi...
Is Science Still Guiding Covid Decisions or Are The Polls?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many provinces have started rolling back Covid restrictions. Right or wrong? Epidemiologist Dr Lisa Barrett joins us from Halifax with her thoughts ...
Good Talk For Another Wild Week
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about the leadership of Justin Trudeau during the "convoy crisis"? Is it strong or weak? What could he be doing that he isn't doin...
Your Turn -- Truckers Week Two
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of your thoughts, comments, questions and ideas about the various "protests" across the country as they are about to enter a third week. And y...
Bruce Anderson and Steve Schmidt with SMT on the influence from south of the border on the Ottawa occupation.
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
American political strategist Steve Schmidt joins us with his theories on how and why the American far right is trying to influence the protests in O...
An American's Blunt Assessment of What's Happening in Canada.
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Schmidt is a top American political and communications strategist with bright red Republican credentials. He's fearful of what's happening in...
Are We Still In A Pandemic, Or Are We Using An Overabundance of Caution?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of reasonable people are getting frustrated and are beginning to ask "Are we still in a pandemic?" So that is among the big picture questions ...
Good Talk for a Wild Week
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three words: Truckers -- Erin O'Toole. And then many more words and lively discussion from Chantal and Bruce! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
Your Turn - So How Do You Really Feel About The Convoy?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A busy week in the Your Turn department, dozens and dozens of letters, mostly to do with the so-called "freedom" convoy and listeners haven't been shy...
"Its High Noon for Erin O'Toole". SMT with Bruce Anderson.
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the voting was taking place on Erin O'Toole's leadership Smoke Mirrors and The Truth had these thoughts on the dilemma facing the Conservatives and...
Trucker Convoys, O'Toole's Leadership or EV's -- What's Really Going To Change Your Life?
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we focus on the big picture of electric vehicles. While auto manufacturers have their foot on the pedal, just how ready is the country for the...
Are We Losing Our Resolve in the Fight Against Covid?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's regular Monday look at where we are in the fight against COVID involves our discussion this week with Edmonton's Dr. Lynora Saxinger from the ...
"Lock Your Doors!" - Good Talk on the Convoy
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the so-called "Freedom Convoy" approaches Ottawa Chantal and Bruce offer their thoughts on a protest that has authorities more than a little worrie...
Your Turn on Everything From Convoys to Covid
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 500th episode of The Bridge and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some of your latest letters, your ideas, thoughts and c...
SMT with Bruce Anderson - Is Ottawa Ready for the "Truckers"?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cross country trucker's convoy is picking up steam, coverage and ugly words as it makes its way towards the nation's capital this weekend. What...
The House Price Crisis and Why It Affects All of Us
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some young Canadians with good jobs and a young family will never be able to buy a home. How did it ever get to this? Preet Banerjee joins us...
"The Answer is - Shut Up!"
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our regular Monday pandemic checkup, this week with Toronto epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. The good doctor is a straight shooter and he doesn...
Good Talk with Chantal and Bruce - Is It Open Warfare in the Conservative Caucus?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three Topics for today -- is it already open warfare over leadership in the Conservative caucus? What's the impact of the NDP's surge in many upcoming...
Are You Wearing A Counterfeit Mask?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A year from now, fully vaxed and with the pandemic hopefully a distant memory, will you still be wearing a mask? If so you might want to make sure...
Ford, Kenney and Trump And The SMT Blues with Bruce Anderson
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was it smoke or mirrors or the truth with three separate incidents over the last few days? Doug Ford, Jason Kenney, Donald Trump. Case studies wit...
Can Bojo Survive A Coup, And If So, What Should Erin O'Toole Learn From It?
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The British Prime Minister may think he can ride out the storm but those against him haven't stopped organizing. What does it mean and what should i...
Omicron May Have Peaked But There's Still Weeks Maybe Months To Go
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the members of The Bridge's unofficial "science table" joins for our regular Monday Covid Update. Dr. Zain Chagla from McMaster University ...
It's A Good Talk Friday -- Legault, O'Toole, Johnson
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A leader must be a leader. That's often been a campaign slogan. So what of the leadership of Quebec's Francois Legault, the Conservative's Erin O'Tool...
Is The Media Biased? A New Take.
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some stories, trends and articles you may have missed, and then your turn with your comments, thoughts and questions from Covid to sleep to tennis. Ho...
Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth with Bruce Anderson
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will any other provinces follow Quebec's plan to tax the unvaccinated? Bruce puts the SMT lens on that one. Plus the calls for Boris Johnson to r...
Who Are You Sleeping With?
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots on the program today starting with the explosion in the use of sleep apps because of the pandemic. But also we ask my old friend and former Was...
The Omicron Challenge -- Another four to eight weeks?
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's feature interview on the Covid story is with Dr. Lisa Barrett, the Nova Scotia epidemiologist at Dalhousie University who is tracking the ...
Good Talk -- The Politics of The Pandemic
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal and Bruce start off 2022 with two big topics. We discuss the at times divisive politics of the pandemic in Canada; and then if Joe Biden is r...
Is Too Much News Bad For Your Health?
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is all news bad news? Why isn't there more good news? Is it all bad for your health? Just one of the questions for today in our Thursday combinati...
Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth with Bruce Anderson
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is one of the biggest compensation deals ever put together by the federal government. Why did it happen? How solid is it? What does it say about ...
Science Sam on The Bridge
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a new year starts with the same old story dominant on our minds, a new take on where we are. And it comes from one of the big names on Canadian s...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Rethinking The Beatles
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 7th. Peter in discussion wi...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - The Future of Libraries
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 11th. The Future of Librari...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - RCAF WWII Disaster
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 8th. The Story of an RCAF W...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Is History Accurate?
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 25th. Peter talks with histo...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - SMT Analyzing the Media's Campaign Performance
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 22nd. Smoke, Mirrors & The...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Residential Schools Special
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of The Bridge: Special with an episode that originally aired on June 28th. ...
The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Good Talk: Top Picks of 2021
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at The Bridge in 2021. Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 17th. It is Good Talk: Top ...