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The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
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Mark Carney was in China for the past few days and leaves with a pocketful of deals. Sounds good but how good is it? It's a busy Good Talk with more on the agenda, from the resignation of Quebec's premier to what exactly is Canada's position on Greenland? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We've never tried this before and it's a legitimate question to ask, why not? We've never had so many entries and we are likely to have enough for two or three weeks of Thursdays! Plus the Random Ranter makes his first rant of 2026 and the target is a familiar one -- Donald Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1A collection of "news you can use" stories from The Bridge's end bits favourites. Why day dreaming is better than doom scrolling; why a second passport is useful -- all these stories and more today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's a "Reporter's Notebook" Tuesday with The Economist's Rob Russo and The Toronto Star's Althia Raj joining forces again to give us what they're hearing as the Prime Minister heads to China. Mark Carney is trying to reset the relationship with China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mondays on The Bridge mean Dr Janice Stein, and this week she outlines her theory about what was really happening behind the scenes in Venezuela as the Americans arrived. Also, more talk about why Canada should be worried and also ready. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The year is off to a fast start, and so is the Good Talk panel. How worried should Canada be after the US invasion of Venezuela and Donald Trump's constant threats towards some of his closest neighbours? That and more in our first 2026 Good Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
First Your Turn of the new year and the question fits the timing. We were looking for your predictions for 2026, and as always you delivered. Plus, The Random Ranter is on the DL this week, down with the flu, so the show is all yours! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The latest episode starts with how to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone records. You like end bits and we enjoy giving you some every once in a while. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
There are hardly any governments in the world right now who aren't faced with an "affordability" crisis? Voters want action but what action is even possible? That's the question on our first Moore Butts Conversation of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump invades Venezuela, grabs Nicolas Maduro and his wife, says he will run the country for a while, and he's going to fix the country's oil production while he's at it. Our first Monday of the new year and Dr Janice Stein is ready to talk about how worried Canada should be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with another one of their highly anticipated "Conversations". This time it centres around the possibility that the near future could see two referendums, one in Quebec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. Alberta and Canada seem close to a deal on a memorandum of understanding about a new pipeline to the west coast. But now how do you make that MOU become a real finalized deal because let's face it, pipelines in Canada are hard to build. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. Last week was quite something, even for Canadian politics. A big-time Liberal budget with a huge deficit, while chaos ruled in the Conservative opposition. How do you explain that? Strap in for this one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? Will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau advisor Gerald Butts get together for their Conversation #26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. The country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers and responsibilities. It's worked for 158 years, but does it still work? Another fascinating Moore-Butts Conversation, especially relevant to the times Canada is living in today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. But those choices were delayed or postponed. Now it's tough-choice time again. Is there a better way to deal with situations like this? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. Society is trying to understand if there is an answer to this dilemma of disagreeing with respect and not hate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Episode. The U.S. Ambassador to Canada was in Banff yesterday for what turned out to be a tense conversation with former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson. The ambassador, a seasoned American politician, and Robertson, no stranger to Canada-U.S. relations, went at it over some of the things that have been said between the two countries this year. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have lots to say about it all, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Presentation. She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian. Lyse Doucet has her first book out , and it's the story of Afghanistan. Her book is called "The Finest Hotel in Kabul". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Encore Presentation. Some of you have been writing, asking "where is Keith Boag?" Today the answer, as the former Washington correspondent brings us up to date on his latest thinking about Donald Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dr Stein's observation about Venezuela being an inside job is incredibly salient in light of Francois Legault's resignation. His statement emphasising that he always did what he thought was in Quebec's best interest seemed laced with the regret of a man who knows the future and knows it won't be in Quebec or Canada's best interest. Prepare to be sold out to Trump's regime.
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a great opportunity for Carney to invite both the NDP and PQ into a unity govt and true mandate
Good job, William!
fuck usa
obviously the media should not be accepting "donations" from those they're to be objective about.
is this mistakenly a reposting of an earlier podcast?
why would you have Gerry butts on he wants to see the overthrow of Canada he's the one who tells Trudeau what to do because we know Trudeau does not have a mind of his own Gerry butts is doing the bidding of Klaus Schwab
Please interview UBC's Prof. William Rees re: climate change and ecological overshoot. 🌎⌛ Thx. 🙏
Please YouTube Rupert Read or Roger Hallam. or UBC's Prof. William Rees. This situation DOES NOT improve with time. Please. 🙏
Listen to Roger Hallam. "Advice to Young People as they face Annihilation" Just for starters..
Keep in mind that this is a purely OPTIONAL 4th wave driven by anti-vaxers and the hesitant. Making a big fuss about calling an election during this "4th wave" makes no sense (especially to the 80+% of people who have the shot).
Shots fired at Joe Rogan listeners. 🤦♂️ Sad.
Read "The War on Normal People" and accelerate UBI.
Typical political answers right out of the gate. 🤦♂️
excellent episode, I enjoyed learning about procurement!
Smart lamp surveillance dystopia... 👎
Kenny is a racist dummy.
Ian Bremmer is #YangGang
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