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Podcaster - The Bridge, Host - SiriusXM, Author 4 best sellers, Filmmaker, Distinguished Fellow, U of T, Chancellor Emeritus MTA.ca, Senior Counsel Spark *Advocacy and HCol CANSOFCOM

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So, what really happened at that Trump-Carney summit in Washington this week? Was it a success? A bust? A wash? Depending on who you read, you can find arguments for all of those conclusions.
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Find out more in this weekโ€™s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

10.10.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change?

Trump & Carneyโ€™s first meeting looked tense. Not so this week - smiles, laughs and near boyish banter.

Is a deal close or was it all for the cameras? Chantal Hรฉbert & Bruce Anderson have their say.

Today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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10.10.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Even in dark times, there are so many things to be thankful for in our lives.

This week we highlight a selection of your reasons to be thankful, ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

09.10.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore!

Starting with rising tensions in Sweden because of the Ukraine War.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

08.10.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s PM Mark Carneyโ€™s second face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, and they know each otherโ€™s positions pretty well by now.

Does that mean some kind of deal could happen today? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join to discuss.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

07.10.2025 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark Carney heads back to Washington for his latest meeting with Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished?

Dr. Janice Stein is back to answer these questions, plus the latest updates on Gaza peace talks.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

06.10.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week in The Buzz, take a look at the articles that caught my eye and may have escaped yours. Weโ€™re covering Putinโ€™s media narrative on the Arctic, Canadaโ€™s plans for a sovereign AI future, rising food insecurity, and more.ย 
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03.10.2025 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline

๐Ÿ“บ You can watch todayโ€™s Good Talk on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/a1biT38tW_A

03.10.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The great pipeline battle between Ottawa, Alberta, and BC. Whatโ€™s at stake?

Chantal Hรฉbert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.

Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.

03.10.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From buy back programs, to handgun bans, to protection for hunters - your views on gun control in Canada are our focus this week on Your Turn. Plus, the Ranter has his latest take on Trump.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

02.10.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For 15 years different governments delayed tough decisions about the Post Office. Now itโ€™s tough choice time again.

Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? James Moore & Gerald Butts join to discuss.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

01.10.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former British PM Tony Blair isnโ€™t talked of much anymore, but a meeting at the White House this afternoon may make him key to the Gaza equation.

Dr. Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair & much more this week.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

29.09.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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There will beย no more direct to home mail delivery. Why? Money, and the fact that the Post Office is losing lots of it. Youโ€™ll find this story and more in this weekโ€™s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

27.09.2025 03:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Good Talk: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It About Time?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It About Time?

It was a tense back and forth between Colin Robertson and US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. Was it about time?

Chantal Hรฉbert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss this and a lot more on Good Talk.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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26.09.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Weโ€™ve spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada - today weโ€™re looking south.

Are you worried about the future of the US?

As always your letters came flooding in. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

25.09.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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No encore edition this week, instead weโ€™re featuring two authors with remarkable stories to tell.

First, Brian Stewart on his new book On The Ground, and then Halina St. James on her book The Golden Daughter.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

24.09.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carneyโ€™s cabinet, but who is the most influential?

Althia Raj & Rob Russo return on The Bridge, also discussing the upcoming budget and the PMโ€™s trip to the United Nations.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

23.09.2025 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What difference, if any, will Canadaโ€™s recognition of Palestine make?

Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. Plus: Canadaโ€™s defence spending - are we buying the right things for the changing battlefield?

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

22.09.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chrystia Freelandโ€™s political career is coming to an end. This week, she quit cabinet for the second time, announcing sheโ€™d be a special envoy to Ukraine. Read more in the 100thย edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

19.09.2025 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work?

Keir Starmer sucked up to Trump this week in a big way. Does that work? Is there something for Canada to learn?

Andrew MacDougall is in for Bruce, alongside Chantal Hรฉbert to discuss on Good Talk.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & Youtube.

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19.09.2025 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Social media was originally heralded as a community sharing experience, but is it still so?

Your views on this topic are our focus today on The Bridge. Plus, the Ranter gives his take on Kimmelโ€™s departure from ABC.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

18.09.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s been a time of political soul searching in the wake of Charlie Kirkโ€™s assassination.

Today James Moore & Gerald Butts join to discuss non partisan disagreement - is it possible to disagree with respect, not hate?

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

16.09.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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WWII began after Germany and Russia invaded Poland. Last week, Russia invaded Poland again.

Today Dr. Janice Stein is back to revisit the latest twist in Putinโ€™s battle with NATO.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

15.09.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Carney unveils his first five โ€œnation-buildingโ€ projects, and Albertaโ€™s Danielle Smith praises the list. Plus: pipelines, crime, and the U.S. economy.

Read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

12.09.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- Danielle Smith on Mark Carney -- Best Moment Ever? Really?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Danielle Smith on Mark Carney -- Best Moment Ever? Really?

5 projects headline Carneyโ€™s nation building push. Surprisingly the list got a big thumbs up from Danielle Smith.

Is it a new era between Ottawa & Alberta? Chantal Hรฉbert & Bruce Anderson discuss.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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12.09.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Has Carney backed away from campaign commitments, especially ones on the environment?

Thatโ€™s what Liberal critics are saying, today our listeners have their say on Your Turn.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

11.09.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How important will party unity be when parliament comes back in session?

Althia Raj & Rob Russo hear lots in the halls and corridors of Parliament Hill. Every other Tuesday theyโ€™ll be joining us to share their findings.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

09.09.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some key elements of the US military are assembling in force off Venezuela. Is this a real operation or a distraction for Trump?

Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss this story, plus the latest on China and Russia.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

08.09.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Summerโ€™s over, and the spotlight is on Mark Carneyโ€™s solutions to inflation, housing, and spending cuts. Can he deliver?

Read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

05.09.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts.  Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts. Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending?

How will Carneyโ€™s government balance spending cuts with the promise of nation building projects, when the budget drops in October?

Chantal Hรฉbert & Bruce Anderson have their say on Good Talk.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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05.09.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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