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Oct 04, 2024
Good Talk -- How Do You Fact Check In The Era of Lies
00:52:29
We could be only months away from an election in Canada, so is there anything we need to learn from watching the debate over fact-checking in the United States? We've witnessed three debates in the US presidential race over the last few months and fact-checking has been an issue in all three. On today's Good Talk, Chantal and Bruce take up that issue and others for another spirited conversation.
Oct 03, 2024
Your Turn and The Random Ranter on J D Vance
00:45:57
Your letters this week on what's on your mind, and then the Ranter takes on J D Vance. Plus, we finally have some time for a few interesting End Bits. Like why apples really are the best health food, why restaurant portions may soon be getting smaller, and why stair climbing may be the best exercise routine.
Oct 02, 2024
Who Is The Real Danielle Smith - Encore
00:47:08
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 24th. Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about the new Alberta Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on the latest Covid wave. Plus, some "Good Housekeeping" tips on pumpkin carving. Seriously.
Oct 01, 2024
Israel Is Winning A Two-Front War But What Happens Now?
00:45:47
A series of remarkable events has changed the face of the Middle East War. Israel is fighting and winning in two fronts but what happens now? Dr Janice Stein joins us for her regular weekly assessment of both the Middle East story and the Russia-Ukraine situation.
Sep 30, 2024
Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails? - Encore
00:44:46
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations. This time the issue is the current minority Parliament and whether it can survive much longer. They are very blunt about that question!
Sep 27, 2024
Good Talk - Four Options for Justin Trudeau
00:52:30
A fascinating discussion about Justin Trudeau's options makes up the last fifteen minutes of today's Good Talk. But first, it's one thing when the Conservatives slam the CBC, threaten to defund it, and raise money from supporters by making the threat. But now they're suggesting there's a conspiracy between CTV and its parent company Bell, to bad mouth and lie about their party. What's going on? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have thoughts on this week's Good Talk.
Sep 26, 2024
Your Turn -- How Would You Save Your Local Newspaper?
00:45:50
Many of you gave a lot of thought to this week's question and your answers are interesting and inspiring. From coast to coast to coast Bridge listeners wrote in to say what they'd do if they owned a local paper struggling to do business and succeed. Also, this week, the Random Ranter on The Tragically Hip.
Sep 25, 2024
Bob Woodward: Is Trump a Crook? - Encore
00:51:21
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 2nd. Watergate and Richard Nixon brought him fame, and fifty years later Bob Woodward is still doing the journalism that is chasing another U.S. President. A wide-ranging interview to kick off another year of The Bridge -- Woodward's take on everything from Donald Trump to the state of the media.
Sep 24, 2024
Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails?
00:44:19
Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations. This time the issue is the current minority Parliament and whether it can survive much longer. They are very blunt about that question!
Sep 23, 2024
The Last Line of Difference Between Military Battlefields and Civilian Space
00:44:06
With Israel declaring pagers and walkie-talkies as weapons of war, has a new line been crossed leaving civilians even more vulnerable? Dr Janice Stein with her thoughts on that plus her analysis of Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip this week to the United States.
Oct 04 | 00:52:29
Good Talk -- How Do You Fact Check In The Era of Lies
Oct 03 | 00:45:57
Your Turn and The Random Ranter on J D Vance
Oct 02 | 00:47:08
Who Is The Real Danielle Smith - Encore
Oct 01 | 00:45:47
Israel Is Winning A Two-Front War But What Happens Now?
Sep 30 | 00:44:46
Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails? - Encore
Sep 27 | 00:52:30
Good Talk - Four Options for Justin Trudeau
Sep 26 | 00:45:50
Your Turn -- How Would You Save Your Local Newspaper?
Sep 25 | 00:51:21
Bob Woodward: Is Trump a Crook? - Encore
Sep 24 | 00:44:19
Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails?
Sep 23 | 00:44:06
The Last Line of Difference Between Military Battlefields and Civilian Space
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