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Back to SearchAre journalists meeting the challenge of covering debates and protests?
Episode 404
Canadian political leaders have debated since 1968, but do journalists cover these election spectacles appropriately? And how about those semi-violent protests - are they covered too much or too lit…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
The Insiders -- Do Negative Ads Work?
Episode 403
We are entering the stretch run, the final two weeks, and the political ad segment of the campaign. It really started this holiday weekend as the Liberals moved to blunt Conservative momentum. Did i…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Good Talk -- Debates Matter
Episode 402
One down two to go. The debates have begun and they matter. Chantal and Bruce deconstruct last night's French language debate and look ahead to the next two next week. Everything is now at stake i…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Your Turn on Election '21
Episode 401
You've been writing a lot to themansbridgepodcast@gmail.com in the last two weeks about the election campaign, and about my Arctic travels. Today is your turn and as long-time listeners to The Bridg…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
SMT -- Polls, Pandemic and Campaign Hiccups.
Episode 400
Bruce Anderson takes a close-up look at what the polls are saying, and what they are NOT saying. Also, how big is the pandemic as an issue and could it get bigger.
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Should Anything Be Off The Record On The Campaign Planes And Buses?
Episode 399
Journalists Althia Raj and Rob Russo tackle some key questions about journalism: should Justin Trudeau be called "prime minister" during a campaign?; who pays for reporters' travel on campaign planes…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
How Considering Erin O'Toole As PM, Changes The Campaign Narrative
Episode 398
The Insiders gather to talk about what's happening in the war rooms as we head into week three. How does the fact people are considering Erin O'Toole as a prime minister impact the way the different…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Good Talk -- Are The Liberals In Trouble?
Episode 397
Two weeks in to the campaign and there's a sense that the Liberals are struggling. Are they? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on that and a lot more.
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
SMT With Bruce Anderson - Breaking Down Some Election Analytics
Episode 396
Bruce is back, with a detailed analysis of Canadian's attitudes on a number of issues surrounding the election. It's only two weeks in but some early trends are developing. We also look at the issue…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Living History In The Arctic
Episode 395
It was a travel day at sea today as we headed south in the Arctic Ocean. But travel days can be a chance to reflect on the history of exploration in the Arctic and there is nothing I enjoy doing mor…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago