The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Inside Nova Scotia's Covid Surge
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The numbers don't sound that big, especially compared to Alberta and Ontario, but for a part of the Atlantic bubble to be in trouble raises eyebrow...
Blunt Talk on Misinformation
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our regular Monday chat with one of the country's top infectious disease specialists keeps our string of blunt talk going. Dr Isaac Bogotch on the m...
The Weekend Special #58
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your letters, comments and questions - on everything from vaccines to Bruce Springsteen to journalism's core values! Quite the mix. Hosted by Simple...
"Wanna Buy a Vaccine?"
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The darknet opens up to selling vaccines, fake negative tests, vaccine passports and a lot more. But is it real or just another big scam?And when...
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden's big speech to the US Congress is tonight -- a chance for us to learn from Bruce Anderson about how you prepare the person in the spotligh...
Rocking in the Free World - Or Is It?
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How the right is trying to co-opt protest music for their own spin on the pandemic and how some artists are fighting back. Plus is there about to be...
How Protected Are You With Just One Vaccine Dose?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A weekend of good news, bad news -- what to believe? One if you've had one vaccine dose just how protected are you? Plus Astra Zeneca falls back ...
The Weekend Special #57
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your comments, questions and ideas round out a very busy week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Do You Agree With Journalism's Five Core Values?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new study looks at. the differences between journalists and the people it serves. And then there's the issue of context in. the age of Covid. Plus...
Guilty - Smoke Mirrors and The Truth
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two stories dominate today -- the guilty verdicts in Minneapolis yesterday and what they could mean for the future. And in Canada the budget, was t...
Did That Budget Change My Life?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A massive budget full of facts, figures and new policies. Did it change your life. My friend personal financial advisor Preet Banerjee gives his ...
"This is a Time of War"
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the worst moment of the pandemic and everyone from governments to citizens has to realize that. Again this week very blunt assessment from o...
The Weekend Special #56
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More of your best -- some great listener letters about leadership, hockey, UFO's and of course -- COVID. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...
Is That A UFO I See In The Pandemic Sky?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New statistics are showing that there have been more UFO sightings reported in the year since the pandemic started. Why? And a feature interview ...
Smoke Mirrors and the Truth - Spreading Manure?
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Anderson has a new hobby, at least I think it's new! All that to say we go behind the strategies or lack of them being used by some politica...
So You Think Your Employer Wants You To Work From Home -- Think Again
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are tech firms changing their minds about employees working from home? And, how many complaints do you think the BBC has had about Prince Phillip co...
Where's My MasterChef Final? Poor Old BBC.
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC had to open a new complaints page over its coverage of Prince Phillip's death. How times have changed. And more blunt talk about Covid in Ca...
Saying Goodbye To Prince Philip
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on the life of Prince Philip as the Duke passes on.And it being Friday the best of your letters on the Weekend Special. Hosted by Simplec...
Are You Ready For Cruising?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The cruise ships want to leave dock, should they be given that permission? Plus, airlines begin retraining laid off pilots. And The Bridge goes ...
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Where is The Truth?
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are the gloves coming off between the provinces and Ottawa on vaccine distribution and who is telling the truth? Bruce Anderson and I go at it on th...
Is It Ok To Sometimes Be Toronto Centric?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are there days when it's okay to talk about Toronto? If there are then today is one of them! I'll explain.Also the top five plagues of all time an...
Blunt New Talk On Covid in Canada
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who's winning between the variants and the vaccines? Dr Isaac Bogoch doesn't hold back on giving his answer on this and some other key questions ab...
LOCKDOWN
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does lockdown really mean lockdown? Case numbers, hospitalizations and ICU stays are all up in many parts of the country. Can partial lockdowns ma...
Trump The Wedding Crasher - Smoke Mirrors and the Truth
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First some good strategy talk on why Doug Ford is attacking Justin Trudeau, and then some pretty funny talk about Uncle Don at a Mara Lago Wedding. Ho...
And The Award Goes To ... AstraZeneca!
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to imagine a worse rollout than the AstraZeneca vaccine -- what to believe and what to do. We get some blunt talk from Dr Lisa Barrett o...
Has The Vaccine Changed What You Can Do?
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You had the vaccine a week ago, is your life really any different than it was a month ago?Dr Zain Chagla joins us. But also, the Suez Canal and why ...
The Weekend Special #54
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly roundup of your letters, comments and questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
And Now For Something Completely Different
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's potpourri Thursday and topic one is all about drones and the good things they're doing right now. An excuse of course for an old anecdote! Also...
SMT - SMOKE MIRRORS AND THE TRUTH WITH BRUCE ANDERSON, AND JUSTIN TRUDEAU
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up later on Sirius XM Ch 167 an exclusive interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, so today on SMT a chance to preview the interview with...
Blunt Talk on "China And The Canadians".
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are into the third year of China's detention of two Canadians -- time for some blunt talk about options. Former diplomat and Vice President of th...
Getting A Vaccine, Needing A Vaccine.
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was lucky enough to get my vaccine over the weekend, but a letter I received shortly after made me realize there are others who may be much more...
The Weekend Special #53
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your letters, comments and questions -- especially on the issue of dinner invites this summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Four Thousand Steps A Day - The Sequel.
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember all that talk including on this podcast about 4000 steps a day to stay healthy, then 10,000 steps a day. Well, time for new research to tel...
The Vaccine Experience -- Bruce Gets The Shot On Smoke, Mirrors and the Truth
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce tells us what it was like getting the Astra Zeneca shot. And then we're joined by Benjamin Tal, the Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Mark...
A Question For You
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This summer if you've had your vaccine, will you go to a small dinner part if other participants have not been vaccinated? Plus a new study determ...
The Ides of March
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener letter prompts an informative discussion about kids and vaccines with infectious disease specialist Dr Lisa Barrett from Dalhousie Universi...
THE WEEKEND SPECIAL #52
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We introduce the corrections box to show a little transparency. But the main body of the special is as it always is -- your thoughts, ideas and ques...
The Lesson of Roger Mudd
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Young journalists probably have no idea who Roger Mudd was., Here's why they should remember him.Also, how to deal with vaccine hesitancy. Why hea...
Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth - Inside the Palace Walls
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a master class in communications strategy. Bruce Anderson and our guest in London, former Stephen Harper Communications Director Andrew Mac...
The Bombshell Interview Aftershocks
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tens of millions around the world have watched the Harry and Meghan interview and the aftershocks continue. What will happen next? Plus Canada's o...
The Palace Is Not Amused.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What to do with Harry and Meghan? The Royal Family is rocked by another internal scandal this time after a headline setting interview the two royals...
The Weekend Special #51
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts, comments and questions and there are lots of them this week. Special emphasis on your take on electric vehicles, but still lots of o...
Bobby Kennedy In The White House
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's potpourri day and lots of good "stuff" to talk about. An amazing sculpture in the Oval Office and the story behind it. A new set of global ra...
SMT - Will You Buy An Electric Vehicle in the Next Five Years?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of our Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth two-part series on how our personal use of energy is changing. This week the explosion in "EV's", elect...
Is Bitcoin a bet you want to make?
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has staggered the entertainment business worldwide -- is it starting to find ways to make a comeback? We check in with Stratford, Broadw...
We Could Have Four Different Covid Vaccines Very Soon -- Then What?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week there were just two, now three, and maybe four within a week. We're talking vaccines -- and how could that change everything? Infectious...
The Weekend Special #50
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your best answers to the question: What was your favourite Canadian speech quote? Lots of entries from across the country as well as a special lette...
When Will We Return To Normal?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's everyone's favourite guessing game -- when will things be normal again? The Bridge gets into the game today with a pretty good assessment from ...
Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- Is The End Of Oil On The Horizon?
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A major international oil company says it has started to decrease oil production and won't be turning back. Does this signal a major change in the ...
Did You Learn The Poem "High Flight" At School?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Great speeches can change the course of history. So, on the heels of a pretty good Joe Biden speech last night, The Bridge asks today, do you know a...
Are We Beginning To Turn The Corner on Covid?
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of indicators suggest things are improving quickly on the Covid front, but does that mean we have turned the corner? Two of the country's resp...
The Weekend Special #49
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our regular Friday special that focuses on the best of your week's comments and questions Today vaccines, books, and weather highlight the commen...
Who Should Pick The New Governor-General?
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's potpourri Thursday and there's lots to choose from. Who should pick the next Governor-General, Bitcoin; forgotten passwords; pandemic passport...
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth - Is Polarization Real?
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden now says his country is not divided, but is it? And is Canada divided too? We lift the curtain on what's real and what isn...
Are You Concerned Or Confident About Canada's Vaccine Supply?
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccine supply in Canada has been down to a trickle for most of this month, but now we're told its about to quadruple. Do you believe that? Or sh...
The Weekend Special #48
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday is your chance to express a view -- your e-mails with your questions, comments and thoughts. Today is no exception with entries from ac...
Could Frozen Food Have Helped Spread Covid-19?
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday is what we call a potpourri day and today is no exception. Everything from the Impeachment trial, guns, Covid-19, the Olympics (with an ane...
Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- Why Isn't Mike Pence Talking?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When January 6th happened, the rioters threatened to "hang Mike Pence". Now that Donald Trump is on trial in the US Senate, Mike Pence's story of ...
Fighting back from the pandemic meltdown in the travel business.
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago the news of the pandemic shut down the travel business. Thousands of Canadian jobs were affected, as were dozens of Canadian companies. ...
Are The Right People At The Head Of The Vaccine Line?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of questions still persist about vaccines and variants. Today we go to Edmonton for some answers from infectious disease specialist Dr. Lynora ...
The Weekend Special #47
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday is your chance to express a view -- your e-mails with your questions, comments and thoughts. Today is no exception with entries from ac...
Are Laid Off Pilots Getting "rusty"?
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recent LA Times report investigates a number of "incidents" that have aviation experts concerned about how pilots who've been laid off because of Co...
Bob Rae - Unplugged! (Smoke, Mirrors and the Truth)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Wednesday and that means "Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth" with Bruce Anderson in his regular slot and joining us for a frank discussion about dip...
The Great Arctic Ice Melt - Should You Care?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A number of new scientific studies are showing that the ice melt underway on our planet is happening at an increasing rate with some absolutely start...
What’s Really Behind These Latest Travel Restrictions?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What was really behind the latest travel restrictions imposed by Ottawa, and whatever happened to the excitement surrounding vaccines? Two key stor...
A special Sunday afternoon advisory to listeners of the Bridge.
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some changes coming up tomorrow for the Bridge and Peter gives you a sense of what they are and what they aren't! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Weekend Special #46 - So What WOULD you pay?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Special thanks to our listeners for their comments and extra special thanks to Geist Magazine for a great article to read. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
How Far Would You Fly And What Would You Pay To Get A Private Vaccine?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a potpourri day with some very interesting stories -- from the genesis of "Because it's 2015!" to paying for a private vaccine. Hosted by Simpl...
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Where Should Opinion Fit In?
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lots on top here this week with Bruce Anderson -- the GG failure, can Erin O'Toole survive, and should news orgs ban opinion? Hosted by Simplecast, a...
An Inside Listen At The Pressures of Remote Learning
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We take a gamble on this episode and try something very different. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...
Inside The Vaccine Rollout - Is Something Seriously Wrong?
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the problem with the vaccine rollout? An expert analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...
Who Wants To Be A GG? -- The Weekend Special #45
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some opening thoughts on the Governor-General story -- and then your questions, comments and thoughts for week 45. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
Amanda Gorman - Overnight #1 Bestseller!
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How amazing talent and five minutes on national TV can make you a huge star. Just one of the items in today's potpourri podcast. Hosted by Simpleca...
45 Out, 46 In - Smoke Mirrors and The Truth
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inauguration Day 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...
Why Can't We All Be Nova Scotia?
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Nova Scotia doing so well against Covid? We have the answer. And the fascinating history of the Bibles that have been used to swear in US Pre...
Lies In, Lies Out
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to week #45 and goodbye to President #45. The "art of the lie" is over, or is it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...
The Weekend Special #44 -- True Confessions
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your questions and comments -- and some interesting and revealing answers, especially the last one! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
The Story Behind The Photo
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little "behind the scenes" in a typical newsroom, one story that's just fun to tell, and one that's important to tell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Et Tu, Mitch? Smoke, Mirrors And The Truth.
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce is back with Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth, the podcast within a podcast, and the question, Is This The Dagger? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Enough Covid, Enough Trump -- Let's Talk Hockey!
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Bissonnette, the star of Spittin' Chicklets, hockey's most popular podcast gets us ready on the eve of the new NHL season. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Did The Coup Have A Leader On The Ground? If So, Who?
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, some encouraging news on the Canadian fight against Covid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...
The Weekend Special #43 - Is It Time To Name Names?
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, some of your thoughts and comments about places we've lost. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...
The Day After -- A Special Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce is back --- with lots to say Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...
Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth -- One Of Our Best Pods Yet IMHO!
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce, me and former Harper Director of Communications Andrew MacDougall do a deep dive on the meaning of the Trump era. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Are Our Airport Pandemic Measures Strong Enough? Not Compared To Others.
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you lost your favourite restaurant because of the pandemic? Tell me about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for ...
Losing Trust For Some Sun? Is it Really Worth It?
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
And why I think Trump is really trying to overturn the election results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Amber Mac On The Bridge -- A Special Year End Edition
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of good tech talk to wind up a year where tech played such a role. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ...
A Smoke, Mirrors And The Truth Year Ender -- Bruce And I And Our 2021 Hopes.
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast within a podcast and its special year-end quiz. Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
Will Public Transportation Ever Be The Same Again?
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The vaccine distribution system ground to a halt in Ontario -- is that leadership? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
The Week To Finally Say Goodbye To 2020
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to week 42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...
The Holiday Weekend Special -- Your Messages!
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have a great holiday weekend -- enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...
Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth -- Kathleen Petty Joins Bruce And Me For This Year End "Hits And Misses"Episode.
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's long but fun. Lots of questions and some very different answers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
How About Something Very Different -- A Story About Moon Rocks
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
And news about this week's contest for a free signed copy of "Extraordinary Canadians"! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ...
Lockdowns -- Do They Work?
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plus -- Who had the better election turnout, the United States 2020 or Canada 2019? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for ...
The Weekend Special #40
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You pick the best way to describe 2020, and the winner is....? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Shakespeare Was Inspired By A Plague -- Can You Be Too?
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new contest for a free signed copy of Extraordinary Canadians calls for your inner Shakespeare! And a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
"Axe" On Smoke, Mirrors And The Truth -- A Special Guest Joins Us To Talk Trump, Biden and US Politics.
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Axelrod has seen it all and shares his take on America with Bruce and me on a special edition of the podcast within a podcast. Hosted by Simple...
So Why Not Use Dentists To Help On The Vaccine?
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
And a special word about tomorrow's guest and the latest on the book plates! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...
Welcome To Week 40 .... And All that Means
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to talk about as a signature week begins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...
The Weekend Special #39 -- And The Winner Is....
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More great stories and comments from you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...