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1198 episodes transcribedThe mess in the British parliament opens the door to a discussion about leadership, and how leaders are picked whether in Britain or in Canada. Bruce...
Vaccines, masks and Covid were central to a lot of your comments this week, but so were thoughts about how we define the "west" in Canada. Maybe the...
Liz Truss comes out swinging in Westminster today but is it enough? Can the British prime minister survive an onslaught of double-digit inflation plu...
Brian Stewart uses his weekly commentary to give us a sense of just what the Ukrainian resistance is doing to thwart the Russian invasion of their cou...
Covid Monday is back at least for this week on The Bridge. Many of you have been asking to bring one of our doctors back for an assessment of where w...
Chantal and Bruce with their thoughts on the new commission in Ottawa town, and what day one told us about how this investigation will unfold. Also b...
Bruce has new Abacus data on how Canadians feel about Covid including what they would do if a new wave threatens the country. That plus the latest on...
With the situation in Ukraine tense and Russia’s threats of using nuclear weapons still on the table, could Canada be taking a more active role? Forme...
Chantal and Bruce on Danielle Smith's win in Alberta and what it means for Canada. Plus, is Pierre Poilievre's social media out of control and if so,...
Last week the RR had his say on the issue of electric vehicles, EVs, and this week we hear the fallout, both good and bad, on Your Turn. But the Rante...
Bruce is in the UK this week so not surprisingly he has a few things to say about the chaos the latest British Prime Minister finds herself in. Also,...
It's another Brian Stewart Tuesday as the former war correspondent helps us put the various elements of the Ukraine War into context while giving us a...
They’re back! James Moore and Gerald Butts are back by popular demand. The two experienced political observers drop their partisan positions (or sure...
Bruce is off for this week's Good Talk but Rob Russo fills in with Chantal. Is there reason for optimism with progress on Truth and Reconciliation? A...
Lots of different questions, comments and ideas this week. Plus the Random Ranter takes a shot at a very popular Bridge topic: EV's!
Bruce Anderson with his take on a potpourri of issues that really do the range. A new study on Covid in The US, questions about questions in the medi...
Brian Stewart is with us again after a critical week in the war over Ukraine. Threats and counter threats, especially ones involving nuclear weapons,...
Some comments about the destruction of Fiona on Canada's east coast. Plus a new study from Mainstreet Research with results that suggest almost half...
After much pre-event discussion, the opening round of the Justin versus Pierre match took place and Chantal and Bruce have their scorecards ready. Al...
Lots of comments and opinions from all parts of the country today as you weigh in on the issues of the day. Plus the Random Ranter, (with new music!)...
