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Oct 8, 2024 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Bruce Anderson
The US economy is in pretty solid shape – growing at a healthy clip, low unemployment and inflation. But consumers don’t feel it. Only 28% think the country is going in the right direction. Joe Biden’s approval rating is 41%. Numbers like that normally lead to a change in which party occupies the White House. But this is an anything but a normal time. According to the aggregators at RealClearPolitics, Harris leads national polling by a slim 2.2%.
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Dec 24, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Bruce Anderson
I was barreling through new holiday emails today and ran across a startling piece of news: a private daycare center was accused of omitting their traditional annual Christmas tree.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Chantal Hébert |Bruce Anderson
A committee exchange in Ottawa brings back a debate that we thought was long over. What’s the real reason behind the affair? Plus we start with allegations of rape and harassment inside CSIS and ask is this the last straw for CSIS leadership? If the spies aren’t accountable who is? Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on this plus a series of other issues dominating talk in Ottawa.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Chantal Hébert |Bruce Anderson
After weeks, even perhaps months, of being pummelled by the opposition, the media and Goopd Talk, Justin Trudeau got a bit of a break this week. Pierre Poilievre found his actions under the microscope, and to many, it didn’t look good. Bruce and Chantal are all over this on Good Talk this week and they sure don’t hold back.
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Nov 22, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Bruce Anderson
It is the morning after the day before, or in other terms, the day after the FES, the Fall Economic Statement. Was it a good day or a bad day for the Liberals as they try to climb out of their double-digit deficit to the Conservatives in the opinion polls? Bruce is here for a spirited discussion about that. The views, opinions and analyses expressed in the articles on National Newswatch are those of the contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the publishers.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Chantal Hébert |Bruce Anderson
We have set the normal political conversation aside for the first segment of Good Talk this week. Instead an emotional discussion about the loss of a Canadian cultural icon. His name — Karl Tremblay, and for many Canadians they may not have heard of him, but today we’ll tell you why he’s someone, if you didn’t know about, you should. Chantal and Bruce have their memories. Plus more potential splits in both the Liberals and the NDP, and what to expect with Pharmacare next week.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Bruce Anderson
Canadians love seeing a Canadian achieve global recognition and success for their contribution to popular movies or series. They enjoy seeing scenes shot in recognizably Canadian locations and shows based on books written by Canadians. People recognize that global streaming services mean new and bigger market reach for the work of talented Canadians. Like many places in the world, Canada has long used public policy tools to incentivize film and TV production, to maximize the benefits for Canadians.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Bruce Anderson
You only have to be away from Ottawa for a few weeks to sense things have changed. Like the mood and the tone of the Parliament Hill community. It seems the polls have had an impact on the feel of the place. Bruce joins for SMT and there’s lots to talk about. The views, opinions and analyses expressed in the articles on National Newswatch are those of the contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the publishers. Click here for more political news headlines
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Nov 10, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Chantal Hébert |Bruce Anderson
The Conservative’s double-digit lead in the polls seems to have the NDP nervous about its deal with the Liberals which helps keep Justin Trudeau in power. Every week it seems the NDP is looking for more concessions from the Liberals to stay on board. How long can that last, how long will it last? Bruce and Chantal are with us with their thoughts.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
nationalnewswatch.com | Peter Mansbridge |Bruce Anderson
A very strange couple of days for Joe Biden. Weekend polling was disastrous for the Democrats, but last night’s voting results were anything but. What to make of that is the topic for SMT today with Bruce Anderson. The views, opinions and analyses expressed in the articles on National Newswatch are those of the contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the publishers. Click here for more political news headlines
