Tomorrow on The Bridge: Our first summer special of 2026, with Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson. 🎙️ You can listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, or watch on YouTube.

Today is a big deal for The Bridge: Episode 1500 of the podcast, and the final show before we begin our summer break. Today’s End Bits: The things where AI cannot replace humans, overbearing parents, and a lot more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Despite all the alleged “peace deals,” is a permanent end to the US-Iran War is still possible? It’s a complicated question, and that’s why Dr. Janice Stein is with us again this week to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Our final AMA before the summer break brings lots of new questions about the podcast, journalism, politics, and me. The Ranter is here as well, for the first time discussing immigration. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

A deal is a deal, but what kind of deal was this? Did Donald Trump accomplish anything in his nearly four-month war with Iran? Dr. Janice Stein is back with updates on the Middle East conflicts, and the future of NATO v. Russia. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

The World Cup is being played in Canada, Mexico, and the US - and it starts tonight. How do you feel about the World Cup? We got lots of answers this week, and FIFA won’t be happy with some of them. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Israel has always spied on the US, and the US has always spied on Israel. But there are new claims that espionage has stepped up between the two countries - our question today is why? That’s just one subject today for Dr Janice Stein. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

How do you define yourself? Do you define yourself by country, province, or city? Is there something else that you use to describe identity? That's our question of the week on Your Turn - plus The Ranter takes aim at a familiar target. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Leading our ‘End Bit’ program today: Sweden declares itself smoke-free - if that’s the case how close is Canada? Plus, is Pan Am Airways about to make a comeback? And why do flight attendants want a no-touch rule? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

We start our weekly conversation with Dr. Janice Stein with an update on the War in Iran - will it ever end? Plus the latest on American attacks on “drug boats” and thoughts 82 years after the D-Day invasion. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The final week of the month means Ask Me Anything on Your Turn. Today’s questions came in from across the country, touching on everything from journalism, to politics, to the Snowbirds, to Donald Trump. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Donald Trump is not a good liar. These days he’s claiming a huge victory in Iran, as the two sides stumble toward a peace deal. Is “victory” accurate? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

In the past week there were ceasefires announced in the Russia-Ukraine War, Iran, and Lebanon. But did that stop the fighting in any of those regions? Dr. Janice Stein joins us with a lot to discuss this week. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

There’s a multibillion dollar plan for high speed rail in Canada, and it’s facing stiff opposition. Our question today: Would this ‘nation-building project’ be a good thing? Many of you have your say. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

It didn’t take long for teachers to realize how much students are using AI - things were just a little too perfect. The solution? Pretty simple actually. That’s just one of the stories we cover this week on End Bits. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The question seems almost ridiculous: Should we believe the US President, or the world’s worst terrorist regime? That’s where we are with the latest news from the Iran War, and Dr. Janice Stein joins to break it all down. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

I’m thrilled to announce my new book A NOBLE PROFESSION written with my friend & fellow journalist Mark Bulgutch.   Many of us can point to a teacher who changed our trajectory. This book is a tribute to those educators. Available for preorder now from Simon & Schuster Canada.

Inspired by one of our listeners: How do you spend time volunteering? We were rewarded with an incredible deluge of letters that inspired us, and in many ways tell a story of Canada 🇨🇦 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

It’s an End Bits special and the lead item is really shocking. What impact could screen use have on infant development? Why do AI companies want you to be afraid of them? And cars that will make driving decisions for you. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

After the German leader criticized the US over Iran, Donald Trump started pulling thousands of American troops out of Germany. What should we make of this? And should we all be worried? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

April’s AMA program focuses on everything from challenging interviews, to challenging competition. How do journalists do their job? How does a newscast come together? These and more, plus The Ranter takes on China. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

More news-you-can-use today on the End Bit Special. Stories on being cautious taking health advice from AI; the 2 minute program adding longevity to your life; the impact of fewer Canadian snowbirds in Florida; and more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The Iran War enters its 9th week but fighting has been over for a while. Does that mean the war is over? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss the state of US-Iran negotiations, as well as some potentially good news in Gaza. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

There’s a lot to worry about these days, but this week we asked you to be specific. What worries you most? Listeners from across 🇨🇦 wrote in - many for the first time. Plus The Ranter returns with a topic that might shock you. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Wednesday’s mean End Bits on The Bridge. Chinese vehicles are cheaper than domestic competitors, but are they better? Could we see them taking over roads across Canada? 🔊 This and much more, today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

When the Iran War started, Donald Trump kept changing the reason why he ordered the attack. Lately he’s settled on one reason: Nuclear weapons. So what do we really know about Iran’s capabilities? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Our question of the week was about airline service in Canada - thumbs up or thumbs down? Plus The Ranter gives his take on Carney’s majority government. What will it actually mean? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

You know, or should know by now, that nothing is private. One of our end bits today deals with your email messages and who can access them. That story, and a lot more ‘news you can use’ - today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

For over a year the Liberals have been trying to cobble together a majority - now they’ve got one. What’s the big deal? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social have their say on that today. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAOf...

For many people Trump has ruined his country’s reputation, but does it change the facts about the US position in the world? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss this and more, including Pope Leo entering the Trump discussion. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.