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The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 18th. 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 situation that exists between them?
Canada hosts the G7 leaders' summit. Great mountain backdrop for the photo-ops, but as usual, Trump steals the headlines as he skips out early to deal with the Middle East crisis from home. Does that matter? When the smoke and mirrors disappear, what's the truth? Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here to sift through the details.
It's a very dangerous moment as Israel attacks Iran and Iran responds by attacking Israel. What could happen next, and where will it all lead? This, while some of the world's most powerful leaders meet in Kananaskis, Alberta, Dr Janice Stein makes her regular Monday appearance to help us through all this.
The upcoming G7 in Alberta will host some of the world's top leaders. The agenda has been carefully planned. But will all those plans be derailed because of Israel's attack on Iran and the chaos that may have on the world? Plus, the new Carney government is making a lot of commitments and they all add up, but where's the money coming from to pay for it all? Time for Good Talk with Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo.
After weeks of your letters on the ups and downs of politics, we go personal. With Father's Day coming up in a few days, your thoughts about fathers and your father in particular. There are a lot of emotions here, so it's better to bring a hanky. The Random Ranter is here too but his message is very different.
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 1st. An extended conversation with Canadian author, comedian and yes, icon, Rick Mercer. If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting about? But we start with an engaging story about a meeting between a young Prince Charles and an amazing woman from northern Scotland. All this as the excitement (not) builds towards Coronation Day on Saturday.
It's taken a long time, but it looks like Canada is finally going to commit two percent of its GDP to defence spending. That's what NATO has called for for years, but Canada has dodged and weaved on the commitment and failed to meet the goal. Yesterday, Prime Minister Carney said the time is now and Canada will deliver. Is it smoke, mirrors or the truth? Perry Tsergas and Fred DeLorey have their thoughts on that.
The prime minister is to speak today about Canada's defence position and how it plans to better prepare for the realities of the current geopolitical landscape. With the Ukraine war, the emergence of drones as a major weapon, and the demand for new defence spending in the Western alliance, there's a lot to talk about with our foreign affairs analyst, Dr Janice Stein. Plus we give you the question of the week.
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com