Janice Stein makes her regular Monday appearance to discuss the Israeli killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza. Does Yahya Sinwar's death make a difference? Also, the latest on the war of drones between Ukraine and Russia - and should Ukraine get fast-tracked for membership in NATO? Or will that just make matters worse?

The clock is ticking on Justin Trudeau as one issue after another is somehow connected to his leadership problems. There are some very serious topics to discuss, from foreign interference to a caucus revolt to a cabinet shuffle, and Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to give us their take on all of them. 

It's one more time for the Ranter to take on DJT, maybe his last before the US election. He has answers for those of you who didn't like his last Trump rant. Meanwhile, the majority of today's program is from you -- your turn on the question, who is the Canadian from our history you would most like the chance to sit down with? Some great suggestions! 

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 11th.Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about his new book, The Prince, which is all about Justin Trudeau. He's been covering Trudeau since he stepped onto the public stage so what has Maher learned that he didn't already know about the man who leads the country and says he's about to enter his fourth election campaign as Liberal leader?

Lloyd Axworthy has been in Canadian politics and public service for most of his adult life and his reflections on that time are more than interesting for those who follow the country's ups and downs. Time in the cabinets of Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien allowed Axworthy to see power close up. Also, in today's conversation to reflect on the differences between the Liberal party of that era and the one today.    

An encore of in a week when many Canadians were bored silly by the constant barrage of process stories coming out of Parliament, something else was happening. Rumours circulated that the Trudeau government was considering a procedure to shut Parliament down for weeks or even months. It's the P word. What would that mean? Also today on Good Talk, Bruce and Chantal discuss accountability with two examples that raise more questions than they answer.

In a week when many Canadians were bored silly by the constant barrage of process stories coming out of Parliament, something else was happening. Rumours circulated that the Trudeau government was considering a procedure to shut Parliament down for weeks or even months. It's the P word. What would that mean? Also today on Good Talk, Bruce and Chantal discuss accountability with two examples that raise more questions than they answer.

For our Thursday question of the week, we asked "Who is the Canadian from history you would like to have a long conversation with?" We've had so many replies we have enough for this week and next. There are the obvious answers like Sir John A and the not so obvious like Tecumseh. They're all fascinating and so are the reasons for wanting to talk with them.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 28th. An interview with Andrew Lawton the author of the new book on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Who is the man who wants to be Canada's 24th prime minister and what does he actually stand for? The answers to those questions and more are the focus to today's program.

Less than a month to go now but the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains so close that analysts call it a toss-up. Why is it so close? That’s the question for Keith Boag who makes another of his regular appearances on The Bridge keeping us in touch with what’s happening south of the border.

A revealing new study into the October 7th, 2023 massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas terrorists is out today, and the author is none other than our favourite Middle East analyst, Janice Stein. Dr Stein joins us again today to discuss her incredibly telling findings. For the last year October 7th has been described as a major intelligence failure by the Israelis and this proves it in very hard detail.

We could be only months away from an election in Canada, so is there anything we need to learn from watching the debate over fact-checking in the United States? We've witnessed three debates in the US presidential race over the last few months and fact-checking has been an issue in all three. On today's Good Talk, Chantal and Bruce take up that issue and others for another spirited conversation.

Your letters this week on what's on your mind, and then the Ranter takes on J D Vance. Plus, we finally have some time for a few interesting End Bits. Like why apples really are the best health food, why restaurant portions may soon be getting smaller, and why stair climbing may be the best exercise routine.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 24th. Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about the new Alberta Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on the latest Covid wave. Plus, some "Good Housekeeping" tips on pumpkin carving. Seriously.

A series of remarkable events has changed the face of the Middle East War. Israel is fighting and winning in two fronts but what happens now? Dr Janice Stein joins us for her regular weekly assessment of both the Middle East story and the Russia-Ukraine situation.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations. This time the issue is the current minority Parliament and whether it can survive much longer. They are very blunt about that question!

A fascinating discussion about Justin Trudeau's options makes up the last fifteen minutes of today's Good Talk. But first, it's one thing when the Conservatives slam the CBC, threaten to defund it, and raise money from supporters by making the threat. But now they're suggesting there's a conspiracy between CTV and its parent company Bell, to bad mouth and lie about their party. What's going on? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have thoughts on this week's Good Talk.

Many of you gave a lot of thought to this week's question and your answers are interesting and inspiring. From coast to coast to coast Bridge listeners wrote in to say what they'd do if they owned a local paper struggling to do business and succeed. Also, this week, the Random Ranter on The Tragically Hip.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 2nd. Watergate and Richard Nixon brought him fame, and fifty years later Bob Woodward is still doing the journalism that is chasing another U.S. President. A wide-ranging interview to kick off another year of The Bridge -- Woodward's take on everything from Donald Trump to the state of the media.

Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations. This time the issue is the current minority Parliament and whether it can survive much longer. They are very blunt about that question!

With Israel declaring pagers and walkie-talkies as weapons of war, has a new line been crossed leaving civilians even more vulnerable? Dr Janice Stein with her thoughts on that plus her analysis of Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip this week to the United States.

A wild week for Jagmeet Singh from a byelection victory to an apparent challenge to Pierre Poilievre to put up the dukes as we used to say. All this in a testy House of Commons where the Conservatives seem to be losing the battle to force a quick election. And how about this? The Bloc Quebecois as the next official opposition? Chantal and Bruce are ready with their ringside observations.

Enough with the politicians -- what's on YOUR mind? This week's Your Turn, with letters from across the country, focuses on everything from climate change to harvest time. The Random Ranter stops by to address some of the complaints about Canada's economic performance.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 30th. With issues surrounding what you are allowed to read in some American schools, some Canadians may be surprised there are similar issues in Canada. That's why next month will include "A Freedom to Read" week. An important discussion on that today with the CEO of the Halifax Public Libraries, Asa Kachan. Plus, what you should actually believe about expiration dates? An end bit worth its name!

A feature interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves today. It delves into the relationship between Canada and the US during the Second World War. It’s not as simple as you might think and there are lessons here for today.