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May 31, 2024
Good Talk -- Will The Trump Verdict Leave the US Even More Divided?
00:52:30
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 and Chantal on that plus the Senate, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, and the latest survey results on the political race across the country.
May 30, 2024
Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind?
00:46:42
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 to the Middle East and everything in between. There's a lot of variety from all regions of the country and from overseas as well. And then the Random Ranter gets very worried about AI.
May 29, 2024
Encore Presentation - Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book
00:43:49
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 Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Who is the man who wants to be Canada's 24th prime minister and what does he actually stand for? The answers to those questions and more are the focus to today's program.
May 28, 2024
Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book
00:43:49
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 prime minister and what does he actually stand for? The answers to those questions and more are the focus to today's program.
May 27, 2024
Putin Talks "Freeze" in the Ukraine War, What Does That Mean?
00:44:46
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 regular weekly appearance on the Bridge to give us her analysis. The Munk School director also gives us her latest update on the situation in the Middle East, plus the tense situation in the waters off Taiwan.
May 24, 2024
Good Talk -- What's Tom Mulcair Up To?
00:52:34
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 role as a political analyst or could it be more than that? Fun to talk about with Bruce and Chantal. Also some fascinating comparisons between Canada and the UK as the British heard into an election campaign with the governing party down twenty points. Sound Familiar?
May 23, 2024
Your Turn -- From Inflation to Shrinkflation
00:41:08
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 good ones that will make you think. And some thoughts about shrinkflation too which is definitely a part of this story as well.
May 22, 2024
Encore Presentation - "Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book
00:42:33
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 essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at the man who has been part of the Canadian landscape as a political leader for a dozen years now. What's the real story behind his leadership? Today a conversation with the author.
May 21, 2024
An Uncertain World Grows More Uncertain
00:46:59
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 helicopter crash in a remote region of Iran takes out the country's leadership, and a decision from prosecutors at the International Criminal Court has put the leadership of Israel and Hamas on notice. What happens now? Dr Janice Stein makes her regular weekly visit with her analysis.
May 20, 2024
Encore Presentation - Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?
00:52:30
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 neither Justin Trudeau or Pierre Poilievre credible -- quite a statement about Canadian politics today. But first on today's program, Bruce and Chantal discuss whether Trudeau is making one last swing at trying to change the numbers that show Poilievre with a huge lead.
May 31 | 00:52:30
Good Talk -- Will The Trump Verdict Leave the US Even More Divided?
May 30 | 00:46:42
Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind?
May 29 | 00:43:49
Encore Presentation - Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book
May 28 | 00:43:49
Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book
May 27 | 00:44:46
Putin Talks "Freeze" in the Ukraine War, What Does That Mean?
May 24 | 00:52:34
Good Talk -- What's Tom Mulcair Up To?
May 23 | 00:41:08
Your Turn -- From Inflation to Shrinkflation
May 22 | 00:42:33
Encore Presentation - "Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book
May 21 | 00:46:59
An Uncertain World Grows More Uncertain
May 20 | 00:52:30
Encore Presentation - Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?
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