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The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A feature interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves today. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

What Will Putin Do?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK and the US are prepared to give long-range missiles to Ukraine for their fight against Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Good Talk — Everything Points to Monday.

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday is a huge day for all political parties in Canada. Parliament returns but two key byelections, one in Manitoba and one in Quebec, could impact ...

Your Turn -- So You Want To Be Prime Minister Eh?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question of the week was this: "If you ran for prime minister what would your first promise be in hopes of gaining support?"  Well, you had lots ...

Encore Presentation - Black History Month -- A Feature Interview With Marci Ien

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 13th. Marci Ien made her name as a Canadian television journalist anchori...

Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author Ted Barris joins us today to discuss his latest book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour. Once again Ted recounts storie...

Netanyahu and the Missing West Bank

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Stein is back for her regular Monday discussion of the two main international stories - the Middle East and Ukraine. Today emphasizes Benjami...

Good Talk - Jagmeet Singh, Sellout or Mastermind?

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet political summer in Ottawa turned very different with Jagmeet Singh's decision to "tear up" the deal between the NDP and Liberals. That has l...

Your Turn, and The Random Ranter Takes on Jagmeet Singh

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First week back and lots of thoughts from the Bridge listeners on what the summer meant for them and their families. And the Random Ranter starts of...

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

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 4th. One of my favourite journalists, Nahlah Ayed, brings to light a little-...

Will Netanyahu Ever Agree To A Ceasefire? Is Putin Really Interested in Peace Talks?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We begin Year Five of The Bridge with Janice Stein's latest analysis of the two major international crises facing our world. In the middle east, the s...

Good Talk -- Has The Summer Changed Anything in Canadian Politics?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce and Chantal join me for a wide open discussion about the politics of the summer of 2024.  Everything it seems changed in the United States, but...

Encore Presentation - Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 28th. Some say it's the scourge of our times, but if so what can be don...

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

21 Aug 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...

Can She Actually Do It?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With just over two months to go, Kamala Harris may be positioned to win the US presidency, but can Donald Trump ever be counted out? Keith Boag joins...

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

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 15th. A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questions...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 18th. The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet m...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #15. Democracy versus Autocracy

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 23rd. The latest version of our Moore Butts series has former Conservative c...

Summer Good Talk -- Could Trudeau Do A Biden?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce and Chantal join me for a Summer Good Talk and what a summer it's been so far.  Could the political winds that have changed things in The Uni...

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

24 Jul 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...

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

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 23rd. For the most part the old saying that foreign policy isn't what Can...

Okay America, What Now?

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, today's show is the first of four special programs during this summer of 2024. It just so happens it comes after a weekend assassinat...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #12 -- The Impact of Polls

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 12th. James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with us for the Moore Butts C...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #11 -- Crisis Management

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 17th. What happens behind the closed doors when a government faces a crisi...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts #10 -- Is Division a Winner, Unity a Loser?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 11th. In the tenth instalment of what has become a very popular conversa...

Good Talk -- The Byelection Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday night, June 24th, is byelection night in the Toronto riding of Toronto-St Paul's. Will the voters there determine the fate of Justin Trudeau...

Your Turn -- Your Favourite Canadian Song (2)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We debuted this question last week asking you to name your favourite Canadian song. There were so many responses we have spread it into this week as ...

Encore Presentation - YOUR TURN -- Your Favourite Canadian Song

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you respo...

Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Justin Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts....

The Janice Stein Watch List For The Summer of 2024

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Stein is back from another international security conference and she brings a list of things we should be thinking about for this summer. The obvi...

Good Talk --- Treason, Traitors or Not?

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who to believe? Who would you believe if you had a choice between believing Jagmeet Singh or Elizabeth May? That question is being asked now concerni...

YOUR TURN -- Your Favourite Canadian Song

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into ...

Encore Presentation - The Prince - The Book.

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 11th. Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about hi...

The Prince - The Book.

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about his new book, The Prince, which is all about Justin Trudeau.  He's been covering...

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...