The SMT gavel comes down on quotes from Trump, to Carney on the Gordie Howe Bridge, to the state of journalism in 2026. Bruce Anderson joins for our first Smoke, Mirrors & The Truth in some time. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/dJYBnwMPI9M

Smoke, Mirror and The Truth -- A Summer of 26 Special

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This week the smoke from wildfires has further inflamed tensions in the 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 relationship. What happens now? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson on this, plus Poilievre’s faltering leadership. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/cmHBjVBX71k

Good Talk -- A New Orange Cloud Descends on the Canada/US Relationship

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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.

In this week's Buzz, I take a closer look at what's happening in Venezuela, the politics surrounding the crisis, and other stories that caught my eye. It's also our last edition before a short July hiatus. Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

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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.

It’s a difficult decision to make whether you’re a professional athlete or practicing politician: When to retire? That’s one of the main questions for James Moore & Gerald Butts today on The Bridge. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube youtu.be/SaGECBuLCDI

Moore Butts - When Is The Right Time For A Leading Politician To Retire?

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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.

G7 leaders applauded Trump as he signed what he claimed was a copy of a “peace deal” ending the war. Some deal. Some peace.   Maybe they really believe, as Mark Carney said the other day, that the war was “worth it.”   More on this in The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

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Sometimes sport can be a nice distraction - like yesterday’s World Cup win for Canada. Plus, will praising Trump at the G7 pay off for world leaders? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/f-KPjO8sRqg

Good Talk: Canada Wins - Canada Wins!

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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.

What’s with the Conservatives using AI-generated Canadians in their latest ad? Plus, Althia Raj & Rob Russo discuss what each of the main parties need to accomplish over the summer break. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHbL...

Reporter's Notebook -- Should AI-Created Characters Be Allowed in Canadian Political Ads?

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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.

A year ago, Australia made headlines with its social media ban for young people. Is it working? As Canada considers its own approach, it's a question worth asking. More in this week's edition of The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

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Is this week’s G7 really a G6 given Trump’s increasing alienation from the international community? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss this, plus CUSMA and social media bans. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/MXirZn3Supc

Good Talk - Let's Call It The G6, Forget About Trump

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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.

Wednesday means End Bits on The Bridge: Lots of good ones this week. Why is the relationship with grandparents so valuable for children? Is orange juice good for you or not? And would you travel on a cruise ship with 80 thousand people? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Apparently some in PM Carney’s caucus don’t like his leadership style. With a small majority government, do these stories warrant concern? That’s one topic for James Moore & Gerry Butts today. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/SZj3C-g87Tg

Moore-Butts -- Managing a Caucus -- How To Spot Problems?

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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.

Why was Walter Cronkite on my mind this week? It starts with D-Day and ends with some reflections on trust, journalism, and more in the latest edition of The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

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PM Carney summed up this week in 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 trade discussions with the phrase, "some progress." What does that mean? Plus Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss the 60 Minutes debacle & fall of CBS. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Suj6j-LJYCM

Good Talk --- What Should We Learn From The CBS "60 Minutes" Disaster?

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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.

As Dominic LeBlanc heads to Washington Althia Raj & Rob Russo debate whether Canada’s approach to Donald Trump is changing. Plus a handful of other topics: Stephen Harper, AI & more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Qs__Q-o9KSA

Reporter's Notebook -- Raj and Russo on Canada/Us and Much More

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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.

Between Guilbeault’s resignation and Carney’s speech at the Economic Club of New York, in some ways, this was the week that Canadians got perhaps their best sense of who their new Prime Minister really is. More on this and other top stories in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

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How do you Make America Great Again? According to PM Carney the answer is Make Canada Strong. It’s been quite a week - Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to put it all in context. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Xq8RYX-wLy0?...

Good Talk: How To Judge Carney's MAGA Line in New York

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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.

Wednesdays mean End Bits on The Bridge, and End Bits means more news you can use. Today we’re getting you ready for summer: Mosquito bites, how much water to drink in a day, and how to control subscription habits. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Both James Moore and @gmbutts.bsky.social are die-hard Hockey fans. Are the Habs Canada’s team? Plus: The politics behind Alberta’s referendum mess. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/YGb61TSHPtg?...

Moore-Butts: Is This An Audition For The Hockey Night Panel?

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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.