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. It's the big question, the only question, in the days leading up to the vote. Chantal and Bruce have their analysis in our last full edition Good Talk before the summer hiatus.…

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 well. And we will conclude by telling you the most nominated songs and artists. Also, the Random Ranter drops by with a very personal rant.By random ranter, Peter Mansbridge

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 responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into next week's Your Turn as well. There are some of Canada's well-known singers and composers in these answers but there are …

The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Justin Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts. Today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters. What do those in politics really think about the people who cover them? How do they prepare for the sometimes tense s…

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 obvious -- Ukraine and Gaza -- but also, terrorism, Haiti, Trump and more. Your pocket guide to the summer about to come.By janice stein, Peter Mansbridge

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 concerning the whole "is there a traitor or traitors in the House" issue. Singh and May certainly sound like they disagree. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on this, plus, the capital gains tax may be flo…

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 next week's Your Turn as well. There are some of Canada's well-known singers and composers in these answers but there are some hidden gems as well. Plus the random Ranter drops by with a heavy geopolit…

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 11th. 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 Trudeau since he stepped onto the public stage so what has Maher learned that he didn't already know about the man who leads…

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 Trudeau since he stepped onto the public stage so what has Maher learned that he didn't already know about the man who leads the country and says he's about to enter his fourth election campaign as Liber…

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 it force an even longer war? Dr Janice Stein has her regular Monday analysis on this and on the Ukraine-Russia war where things may be about to change. Plus the latest on elections in India and South Afr…

There are big issues for Bruce and Chantal to handle this week. There are good conversations on these three issues: whether certain unnamed Parliamentarians have been dealing with foreign actors and what should be done about it; an interest rate cut and whether it is a signal of a changing economic outlook; and, as Pierre Poilievre takes one of his…

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 come from across the country with a cross section of suggestions.By Peter Mansbridge

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 3rd. 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 that day, one in which we can be extremely proud. Today we invite the well-known and much respected British historian James H…

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 at its heart a love story, but it's also a spy story with all the twists and turns that both elements can deliver. Another D-Day special as this week marks 80 years since that historic day.…

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 that day, one in which we can be extremely proud. Today we invite the well-known and much respected British historian James Holland onto The Bridge to guide us through the highlights of a day that change…

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.By Bruce Anderson, Peter Mansbridge, chantal hebert

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.…

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.…

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.By Andrew Lawton, Peter Mansbridge

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 Tai…

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 campai…

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.By peter mansbridge

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 …

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 ha…

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 t…