We all were reminded of something last week when the Olympics ended with Canada's overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal hockey game. When you mix politics and sports, things can get ugly. So what was the lesson? That's one of the questions for James Moore and Gerald Butts in this latest installment of the Moore Butts Conversations.

It's been four days since the attack by Israel and the United States on Iran, and the reason for why keeps changing. Today, with her weekly commentary Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto, shares her assessment of what's going on, why and who is calling the shots.

The opposition leader's first interview on The Bridge is a fascinating one to quote the Toronto Star. Done late last week we are happy to run it today. For Janice Stein fans, she will be here tomorrow having given up her regular Monday spot for this week's feature interview. Tomorrow Janice will give us her thoughts on the continuing story of the weekend attack on Iran.

Pierre Poilievre is getting generally pretty good reviews for his major speech yesterday outlining his vision for Canada-U.S. relations. Before a pretty Conservative business audience in Toronto, he also went after Donald Trump -- something he hasn't done in the past with so much vigour. It wasn't just what he said but the way he said it. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have their thoughts on this week's Good Talk.

It's the last week of the month and this is the week we have "Ask Me Anything" as our topic on Your Turn. And you do just that with letters about journalism, sourcing, bias, books, history and a lot more. Plus the Random Ranter is here with his thoughts about what to do with CUSMA.

It's a Wednesday End Bits special with lots on the menu. Starting with concerns about AI -- how many jobs will be lost, are you in the right job lane for technology that's changing everything. Are Meta glasses ruining your dinner? Wacky sports. It's all here and more on today's Bridge!

Both the Liberals and the Conservatives suggested a few weeks ago that they would try to find ways to work together to advance the issues facing Parliament. We've heard that kind of talk before and nothing has happened, but what about now? A hint yesterday that maybe, just maybe, there could be progress. Rob Russo of the Economist and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star have their thoughts on this week's Reporter's Notebook.

While the U.S. won't use the word "blockade" it sure looks like that's what it's doing to anyone trying to ship oil into Cuba. The situation is dire and Cuba seems to be teetering on the edge of a humanitarian crisis. Should Canada help? That's one of the topics for Dr. Janice Stein on her regular Monday commentary.

A new poll in the United States has Americans being told that there's a real chill from Canadians about their southern neighbours, and the word "hate" is used. Feelings are strong, but that strong? Bruce and Chantal on that, plus Alberta calls for a referendum on October 19th, but no question yet on separation. Plus more on leadership challenges for the Conservatives and the NDP.

A wide variety of thoughts and opinions on Your Turn this week. From the Olympics, to Donald Trump, to health care, to all the snow this year, you've written about them all this week. And then there's the dropping price of gasoline at the pump -- the Random Ranter has his thoughts on that.

The latest of our Wednesday End Bits Specials has everything for everyone today. From counting heads on planet Earth to charging heads at Rome's Trevi Fountain. All that and a lot more on this week's collection of news you can use.

How do you handle an MP who goes rogue from his own party? That's a question for this week's Moore Butts conversation. But first, Gerry Butts on the world's new security order. Gerry has just returned from the Munich Security Conference and the former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau, and former Stephen Harper cabinet minister James Moore discuss how Canada can fit into the new Europe versus the US picture.

Encore: Remember that old saying "Stick a fork in him, he's done"? Some people are beginning to say that about Donald Trump, which may well work in Canada's favour. A little early or no? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on that, and also more on the possible Alberta referendum and Washington's supposed involvement.

Remember that old saying "Stick a fork in him, he's done"? Some people are beginning to say that about Donald Trump, which may well work in Canada's favour. A little early or no? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on that, and also more on the possible Alberta referendum and Washington's supposed involvement.

Thursday means Your Turn, today with a special guest host tandem. Our focus: A question on many workers' minds since COVID hit in 2020 - should we need to be back in the office? Nowadays, many question if in-office work will ever be necessary again. Today it's your chance to have a say in the WFH vs. in-office debate, and your letters came in from across the country. Plus The Ranter is back again on the topic of Trump.

The latest episode starts with how to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone records. Also, how passport stamps are a thing of the past, and proof of how Donald Trump stretches the truth 92 percent of the time. You like end bits and we enjoy giving you some every once in a while.

Really? Donald Trump now says he will refuse to allow the multi-billion-dollar new bridge between Canada and the U.S. to be opened. That's the bridge Canada paid for, and Trump heralded just a few years ago. It's the latest twist in the trade war, and it's just one of the stories we focus on today with Althia Raj and Rob Russo in their Reporter's Notebook.

It used to be seen as a passing, dirty, American sex scandal in the beginning, but over time it has also involved an ex-President, business, political and entertainment figures, and the current President. Even a royal prince. But now, suddenly, over the past few weeks, the Epstein scandal threatens major figures in other countries. Today, on her regular Monday appearance, Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto has her say.

Not even a week after Pierre Poilievre's resounding victory at the leadership review vote in Calgary, the Conservative leader found himself struggling. Why? Because he seemed offside on strategy with the often referred to "Godfather" of his party, Stephen Harper. It was a big week for Harper as he was in Ottawa to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his first national election victory. That and a lot more Good Talk with Chantel Hebert and Bruce Anderson.

For the next two weeks, people around the world will be making a choice about what they watch on their various devices -- the Olympics or anything else. Billions will choose the Olympics, but not everyone. And those different feelings are reflected on this week's Your Turn. And the Random Ranter has his thoughts on the Alberta referendum issue.