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After the Hostage Rescue, Does the Gaza Situation Change?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Four hostages were rescued from Hamas over the weekend by Israeli special forces, but does that change the situation in Gaza at all?  In fact, does i...

Good Talk - Is it Treason or McCarthyism?

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are big issues for Bruce and Chantal to handle this week. There are good conversations on these three issues: whether certain unnamed Parliame...

Your Turn -- What I Know Now I Wish I'd Known In My Youth

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question makes you think and listeners certainly did with a variety of answers, all of which are worth considering. As always the answers...

Encore Presentation - D-Day -- 80 Years Later

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 3rd. With the 80th anniversary of perhaps the greatest military gamble in his...

D-Day 80 -- A Spy Story, a Love Story, a Canadian Story.

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favourite journalists, Nahlah Ayed, brings to light a little-known Canadian story that centres around preparations for D-Day. It really is...

D-Day -- 80 Years Later

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the 80th anniversary of perhaps the greatest military gamble in history upon us this week, we look at D-Day.  Canada played a significant role ...

Good Talk -- Will The Trump Verdict Leave the US Even More Divided?

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty-four out of thirty-four. All counts against Donald Trump result in guilty verdicts. What now for the former president and his country? Bruce an...

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind?

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We asked "What's on your mind?" and you answered "A lot"! From centralized power in the PMO, to what will happen to the Senate, to the use of the flag...

Encore Presentation - Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 28th. An interview with Andrew Lawton the author of the new book on Conserva...

Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Andrew Lawton the author of the new book on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Who is the man who wants to be Canada's 24th p...

Putin Talks "Freeze" in the Ukraine War, What Does That Mean?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Russia, Ukraine War at a hinge moment? Vladimir Putin's use of the word "freeze" has people talking. Including Janice Stein who makes her reg...

Good Talk -- What's Tom Mulcair Up To?

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The former national leader of the NDP has been saying some nice things about Mark Carney lately.  Is it nothing more than just exercising his new rol...

Your Turn -- From Inflation to Shrinkflation

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question of the week was "Name one thing you do to try to beat inflation."  There may not have been as many answers as usual but there are some...

Encore Presentation - "Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 7th. This is publication day for Paul Wells and his new book (or is it an essa...

An Uncertain World Grows More Uncertain

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a remarkable weekend for events.  Events that have made the situation in the Middle East even more uncertain in what to expect next.  A helic...

Encore Presentation - Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 17th. New data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail suggests Canadians find neith...

Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail suggests Canadians find neither Justin Trudeau or Pierre Poilievre credible -- quite a statement about Cana...

Your Turn ... What's On Your Mind?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a wide open Thursday with your answers to the question, what's on your mind? From across the country, you're not shy, from forest fires to work ...

Encore Presentation - The Ben Johnson Story -- New Questions About The Doping Scandal

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 16th. A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questio...

Enough About The Trial, Tell Me About The Election

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The media for the most part is fixated on all the salacious details of the Trump hush money trial and very little time is being spent covering the rac...

Hopes Dashed For A Ceasefire - The War Continues in Gaza

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forget about those marathon ceasefire talks, they aren't going anywhere.  Full scale fighting is back and it's across Gaza not just in the south.  W...

Good Talk -- Is Three Days A Week At The Office Too Much?

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots up for discussion on Good Talk this week -- public service unions are fighting Ottawa over remote work, Mark Carney's view on carbon tax, more o...

Your Turn -- Week Two of Your Favourite Teacher

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Letters. We got letters. Lots of them on the question, "Can you name a teacher who had the greatest impact on your life?" From across the country ...

Encore Presentation - Climate Change -- Let's Talk About It

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 27th. Professor Katharine Hayhoe is a Canadian atmospheric scientist living ...

"Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is publication day for Paul Wells and his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes...

Seven Days to Make A Deal

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's crunch time for Israel and Hamas. This could be the week that a ceasefire is reached in the bloody war between both sides in the Gaza conflict....

Good Talk -- "Toxicity, Lies and Misinformation"

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Liberal MP says she's had enough. After nine years as an MP Pam Damoff says she won't run again because she simply doesn't feel safe anymore. She ...

YOUR TURN -- YOUR FAVOURITE TEACHER

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of replies from you to our question of the week, "Name the one teacher who made a real difference in your life". From across the country, you'v...

Encore Presentation - How Canada Works -- The Book

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 21st. My fourth book, and my second co-authored with Mark Bulgutch is rel...

Why Are Incumbents In So Much Trouble?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Scottish First Minister resigns, the British PM is being pushed by his own party, the polls are brutal for Justin Trudeau, and Joe Biden can't see...

Do We Even Matter Anymore?

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A provocative weekend column co-written by our Dr Janice Stein looks at Canada's impact in the United States and asks, Do We Even Matter Anymore? Also...

Good Talk -- What Was He Thinking?

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre Poilievre ends up with a group of F-Trudeau flag wavers in the Maritimes. Really?  What was he thinking? Chantal and Bruce have their thoug...

Your Turn ... Social Media, Thumbs Up Or. Thumbs Down?

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question was about social media and whether you like or dislike it. I was surprised at the answers and maybe you will be too. Plus t...

Encore Presentation - Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 1st. An extended conversation with Canadian author, comedian and yes, icon, ...

Moore Butts Conversation #15. Democracy versus Autocracy

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest version of our Moore Butts series has former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore, and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butt...

Will The Middle East Cycle of Retaliation Ever End?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our regular Monday conversation with Dr Janice Stein includes one of her specialties. The University of Toronto professor is an expert in conflict m...

Good Talk -- The Budget Fallout from Economics to Leadership

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots to talk about this week and much of it connected to the fallout from the new budget. With some Liberals calling for a move to the centre did t...

Your Turn -- Your questions to the Housing Minister, Sean Fraser

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You wanted to ask questions of the Housing Minister, he agreed and you delivered. Dozens and dozens of questions poured in about immigration, afforda...

Encore Presentation - How To Read Polls Versus Election Results

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 8th 2023. A very strange couple of days for Joe Biden.  Weekend polling...

The Ben Johnson Story -- New Questions About The Doping Scandal

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questions about the fairness of the way the Canadian track star was treated after he t...

What now? Israel, Hamas and Iran

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a wild weekend of developments in the middle east this question looms large -- what now? Dr. Janice Stein joins us for her regular Monday sessio...

Good Talk -- A First Minister's Conference -- Why Not?

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the downside for Justin Trudeau in calling a first minister's conference? What's he got to lose? On the day the NDP leader begins to back awa...

Your Turn - Part Two of Your All Time Favourite Canadian TV Show

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question was simple, name your favourite past or present Canadian TV show. The answers poured in -- enough for two weeks of shows. Today the f...

Encore Presentation - Whatever Happened to the Concept of Budget Secrecy?

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 2nd. There used to be a time when the finance minister's budget speech was ...

Billions In New Defence Spending -- Why and Will It Even Happen?

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest round of billion dollars promises from the Trudeau government is directed at improving Canada's defence system, especially in Canada's arc...

Is This Moment The Most Serious Rift Ever Between Israel and the US?

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week's phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu marked a new chapter in US-Israel relations and is not a good one. What ...

Good Talk -- Is The NDP On The Verge of Collapse?

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We start this week with a simple question -- where is all the money coming from to pay for massive new housing and school lunch programs? With a budg...

Your Turn - Your Favourite Canadian TV Show, Past or Present

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question has again prompted dozens and dozens of answers. What Canadian TV show, past or present, has had the greatest impact on you as a...

Encore Presentation - The Eclipse is Coming - Are you Ready?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 26th. Circle April 8th for the chance to see something you may never see aga...

Whatever Happened to the Concept of Budget Secrecy?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There used to be a time when the finance minister's budget speech was the most closely guarded secret on the parliamentary agenda.  Not so much any...

Huge Protests in Israel Calling for Hostage Release

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While Israelis keep up the pressure for negotiations to free the hostages, there's another issue dividing Israelis. It's the issue surrounding Ultra ...

Good Talk - On The Road At The Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chantal and Bruce join Peter on location from Carleton University in Ottawa answering their questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Your Turn -- Your Favourite Canadian Holiday Spot

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and Labrador to the High Arctic, your choices for the question of the week -- name your favourite inside Canada ...

Encore Presentation - Fluke - How Our World Is Swayed By Chance

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 6th. A feature interview with the author of an extraordinary new book tha...

The Eclipse is Coming - Are you Ready?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Circle April 8th for the chance to see something you may never see again during your lifetime.  A total solar eclipse will be witnessed in a specific...

The Deadly Concert Hall Attack in Moscow... What Happens Now?"

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A horrific attack on concert goers in Moscow on Friday night has terrorized Russians and put some difficult decisions in front of Vladimir Putin. W...

Good Talk -- After A Week of Votes and Motions in Parliament, Is Anything Different?

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The topics were hot, from the Middle East to carbon pricing, but after all the positioning did anything really change? Chantal and Bruce are here an...

Your Turn -- Your Favourite Canadian Book Part Two

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many entries in our "favourite Canadian book" contest  that we stretched things into a second week. Lots here from Berton to Atwood of course, ...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #14 -- Brian Mulroney

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 5th. When Brian Mulroney passed last week so did an era in Canadian politics...

How Is The American Media Doing Covering Trump and Biden?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the challenges of covering a presidential race like the one underway in the United States? And how is the US media dealing with those chal...

Is The West Putting As Much Pressure On Hamas As It Is On Israel?

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our regular Monday session with Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto. This week's focus starts on Israel and Hamas and t...

Good Talk -- What's Going On With Your Money?

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carbon Taxes, Carbon Rebates, Arrive Can, the Auditor General ....another week when the questions of who's protecting your money, how it's spent, how...

Your Turn -- Your Best Canadian Book

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question was simple -- name your favourite Canadian book, one that would help Canadians understand their country better. And you responde...

Encore Presentation - On The Road in South Sudan With Samantha Nutt

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 30th. We ask Dr Samantha Nutt of War Child Canada to break down her most r...

With Elections Coming Why Are So Many Incumbent Governments In Trouble?

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's said that half the countries in the world that have elections will have them this year. But it seems that in many of those countries the incumbe...

Biden and Netanyahu -- The Relationship Couldn't Be Worse

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An exchange over the weekend has set the relationship between Benjamin Netanyahu and Joe Biden in a very hard place. Biden first gave an interview...

Good Talk -- Did Joe Biden Just Save Himself?

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is he just too old, stumbling and incoherent? Not last night it seems. Joe Biden's energetic State of the Union address last night is getting mostly...

Your Turn -- Who Was The Country's Most Consequential Prime Minister

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The passing of Brian Mulroney had many of you thinking about the country's prime ministers and suggesting who was the most consequential. We have yo...

Special Encore Edition - An interview with Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (2013)

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Peter Mansbridge's chat with Former Prime Minster of Canada Brian Mulroney in South Africa in 2013 for the CBC. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Moore Butts Conversation #14 -- Brian Mulroney

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Brian Mulroney passed last week so did an era in Canadian politics. But did some of the lessons of leadership that he possessed carry on to new ...

Who Is Benny Gantz and Why Is Benjamin Netanyahu So Upset At Him?

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since Oct 7, a split is open and obvious in the Israeli war cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Benny Gantz is heading ...

Good Talk -- Brian Mulroney, The Passing of A Giant

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 18th prime minister of Canada was a force, a huge force. He changed the country in many ways, some worked, some didn't. He was also a major forc...

Your Turn -- One Thing To Improve Health Care in Canada

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question this week was this: Name the one thing you would do to improve health care in Canada". You obviously care about this issue as most rese...

Special Edition - Peter joins The Big Story Podcast

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the longtime CBC news anchor began his career as a reporter in the early 1970's, giving people the news was among the most trusted and important ...

It's Only February But Fire Season Is Here Already -- Guess Why.

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The statistics are surprising to say the least. Wildfires are burning in different parts of the country already, some have been burning through the ...

What's Really Going On Inside the Gaza Peace Talks?

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They've been going on for months now, but what's really happening inside the Gaza Peace Talks and are things close to resolution. We've been here befo...

Good Talk - Have The Liberals Given Up?

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Little things can make a difference is the old saying. And this week a little thing seemed to have some people wondering whether the Liberals have ...

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind This Week?

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A potpourri of concerns this week as the question was pretty general -- What's On Your Mind? Most deal with concerns about the world stage and speci...

Encore Presentation - Bob Woodward: Is Trump a Crook?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 2nd. Watergate and Richard Nixon brought him fame, and fifty years later...

Entering The Third Year of a War That Threatens The World

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now experts worry whether this prolonged conflict could threaten the futu...

The Bridge Encore Presentation - What We Should Know About Black History Month

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 6th. It's Black History Month in Canada but what do we really know about...

Good Talk -- Governments face bad weeks and really bad weeks. This could be really bad.

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two potholes for the Liberals in their path to try and find recovery.  One serious. A scandal that could last a while. The other perhaps not so much....

Your Turn -- How You Would Improve Air Travel in Canada

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question was simple -- what one thing would you do to improve air travel in Canada? Your answers certainly show what concerns you most an...

Encore Presentation - Do You Have The Freedom To Read?

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 30th. With issues surrounding what you are allowed to read in some Americ...

Black History Month -- A Feature Interview With Marci Ien

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marci Ien made her name as a Canadian television journalist anchoring some of CTV's most important programs. Today she's a federal cabinet minister ...

Are We Sleepwalking Into A Global Catastrophe?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's latest claim of what to expect from a second Trump presidency has the alarm bells ringing in NATO capitals around the world. Trump say...

Good Talk -- Dominic LeBlanc Moves To The Front

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auto theft was the issue for the national political leaders this week and it's worth asking why. So we do on Good Talk this week including focusing...

Your Turn -- One Thing You'd Do To Fight Climate Change

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your answers to this week's question -- what's one thing you or your family do to fight climate change? Once again, there are lots of answers from a...

Encore Presentation - Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 1st. An extended conversation with Canadian author, comedian and yes, icon, ...

Fluke - How Our World Is Swayed By Chance

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A feature interview with the author of an extraordinary new book that explores he world of chance, chaos and why everything we do matters. He's Brian...

The Wider War Has Arrived.

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fear since October 7th has always been that this Israel-Hamas conflict could turn into a wider war. Well, it has and Dr Janice Stein joins us...

Good Talk -- Are We The World's Patsy on Spying?

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some new intelligence on Canada's vulnerability to foreign interference is worrying to say the least. It suggests that interference by foreigners is...

Your Turn -- Your Advice For New Immigrants

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question of the week was "If you could say one thing to a new immigrant to Canada, about Canada, what would that be?"  Once again you weren't s...

Encore Presentation - Just How Do We Handle Our Secrets?

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 29th. A week after the Johnston Report we leave the politics out of the discu...

On The Road in South Sudan With Samantha Nutt

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A special edition today as we ask Dr Samantha Nutt of War Child Canada to break down her most recent trip to South Sudan, basically to take us with he...

Is A Deal Close on Gaza?

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Talks in Paris between Israel, Qatar, the US and Egypt began over the weekend and optimists feel they could lead to a deal to stop the fighting in Ga...

Good Talk -- Is Trudeau wounded or emboldened?

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Strange week for Justin Trudeau --one day a member calls for a leadership review, and the next his caucus almost hoists him on their shoulders.  Wha...

Your Turn - Winter's Best Thing

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question was struck a chord: name the one thing you like best about winter.  It's a pretty soft question but you delivered again, lots of...

Encore Presentation: "The Inside Story From The Frontlines of Ukraine"

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Encore Presentation. A young Canadian medic fighting with the Ukrainians takes us inside the story with his first-hand account of what it's like at th...

Moore Butts Conversation # 13 - How high does foreign policy rate when parties meet?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the most part the old saying that foreign policy isn't what Canadians vote on, but does that mean Canadian governments and political parties tak...