Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSmoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Trump, Cuomo and More
Episode 464
We haven't peeked south of the border to test the SMT waters for a while so why not now? Bruce is here to bat around some Trump thoughts, and then CNN fires its top anchor for issues of SMT so it's …
Published on 4 years ago
Rethinking The Beatles Almost 60 Years Later
Episode 463
This is fun. The new documentary made from archival film by director Peter Jackson about the Beatles just months before their breakup is rich in content. How rich? George Stroumboulopoulos is our g…
Published on 4 years ago
A Tribute To A Friend
Episode 462
Brian Williams is a long-time friend and colleague and when he announced his retirement this weekend it left many people wondering how to imagine how an Olympics would ever be the same. In tribute, …
Published on 4 years ago
Good Talk - Was This Erin O'Toole's Best Week Ever?
Episode 461
So just how good was the Conservative leader's week? Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts. Should the voting age be lowered to 16? And here's one to provoke some thought -- should Canada do a Barb…
Published on 4 years ago
Your Turn - Our Weekly Mail Bag of Your Thoughts and Concerns PLUS An Embarrassing Admission From Your Host!
Episode 460
Today's program begins with an admission of mine about how I made a fool of myself at last night's Leaf's game. But then, your letter, thoughts, comments and ideas on a variety of subjects from these…
Published on 4 years ago
SMOKE MIRRORS AND THE TRUTH -- OMICRON, O'TOOLE AND OH MACLEAN'S
Episode 459
Have world leaders got it right this time in how they are responding to the latest twist in the Covid story? Bruce Anderson brings his latest data to SMT. Plus the latest on Erin O'Toole, and then …
Published on 4 years ago
Just How Much Information Do Tech Giants Have On You?
Episode 458
It's a potpourri day and there are lots of stories here to choose from. A Reuters study on Amazon and the information it collects on you; what's Canada's favourite password; why are fewer kids bein…
Published on 4 years ago
What To Believe And What Not To Believe About Omicron
Episode 457
So we are all worried and that's okay, but let's keep things in perspective. We track down Dr. Isaac Bogoch to give us an honest take on what we should be thinking about this latest twist in the Cov…
Published on 4 years ago
Good Talk - The Fatigue Dilemma
Episode 456
Just when we thought we had turned a corner on Covid, a new variant pops up and has a lot of people worried. Bruce and Chantal try to put Covid fatigue, and Climate fatigue in context. That and a l…
Published on 4 years ago
Canada's Vaccination Rate About To Change In A Good Way
Episode 455
Across the country, 5-11-year-olds are starting to get their shot which will make Canada's vaccination rate, already a world leader, even better. That and a lot more, including some of your comments…
Published on 4 years ago