Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRaj and Russo -- Back to the Future
Episode 1354
What to make of Mark Carney's decision to reach back into the Trudeau cabinet to replace another minister who quit? That's the question to the Toronto Star's Althia Raj and The Economist's Rob Russo …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Europe's Move Towards Military Recruitment -- Will Canada Be Far Behind?
Episode 1353
Whether it's voluntary recruitment or a form of military draft, it's happening in different parts of Europe as fear of war with Russia mounts. Ukraine was the tipping point here but the moves are ta…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Good Talk -- The Pipeline Deal That Could Make or Break The Liberals
Episode 1352
Twelve hundred people were on their feet in Calgary yesterday applauding Mark Carney and Danielle Smith for the deal they signed that could lead to a new pipeline to move Alberta oil to markets. But …
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Your Turn -- A New Oil Pipeline, Yes or No?
Episode 1351
On the day a memorandum of understanding is about to be signed between Alberta and Canada, listeners to the Bridge have their say about a new pipeline to British Columbia's west coast. None of the wr…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Keith Boag on Donald Trump -- What To Make Of Trump 2.0.
Episode 1350
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. Throughout last y…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Moore Butts Conversation #28 - Why Are Pipelines So Hard To Build?
Episode 1349
This week seems to be all pipelines all the time. 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 bec…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Is There Any Chance For A Peace Deal in Ukraine?
Episode 1348
Donald Trump puts forward a peace deal for Ukraine, a deal pretty well everyone rejects except Russia. But is this just the first step in a real attempt to find a way to end the war in Ukraine? Dr Ja…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Good Talk -- Kings, Queens, Ambassadors and Jet Fighters - Dealing for Dollars, Jobs and Security.
Episode 1347
Another week where there's lots to talk about with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson. The US is playing hardball through its ambassador to Canada over which jet fighter we "must" buy, while Sweden se…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Your Turn - Would You Buy A Home Based Robot Helper?
Episode 1346
The price is high, very high, like at least twenty thousand dollars. But would you buy a robot designed to help you do housework around the home? It's not only coming but it's kind of there already. …
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
A Wednesday End Bits Special
Episode 1345
A potpourri of things you just might want to know about: why too much coffee is dangerous for drivers; how to reduce your salt intake and why you should; new moves to restrict social media for youngs…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago