The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more. Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com
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Good Talk -- The Conservative Bleeding Continues As The Year Ends
For the third time in a month a Conservative jumps ship, with two of them joining the Liberals. Will there be more? Ottawa starts to close down for th...
"The Midterms Are Coming, The Midterms are Coming" - A Random Rant for the Ages
It's Thursday and that means Your Turn ...the question this week is soft and cuddly -- are you looking forward to winter? But Thursdays also mean the...
Who and What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic?
Ottawa has been studying whether Canada should purchase up to a dozen submarines to help protect Canada's Arctic. It's a program that would cost dozen...
Moore Butts - Is Ottawa Ready For A Possible Two Front Referendum Battle?
James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with another one of their highly anticipated "Conversations". This time it centres around the possibility that t...
Why Hasn't Canada Condemned The US Boat Attacks On Venezuela?
Canada says it hasn't taken part in the alleged drug boat attacks in the Caribbean, but why hasn't Canada condemned the US actions. That's the first q...
Good Talk -- "A Week in Politics Is A Long Time"
It's been quite the week, especially in Quebec, where there are lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson join the...
Your Turn -- American F35 or Swedish Gripen
The emails coming into The Bridge this week were humming. You wanted your say on the debate about which fighter jet Canada should buy and you didn't h...
Wednesday Endbits Special
The best of the leftovers we call the Endbits Specials and they've become very popular. Today, another session on how to relieve stress; where not to...
Raj and Russo -- Back to the Future
What to make of Mark Carney's decision to reach back into the Trudeau cabinet to replace another minister who quit? That's the question to the Toronto...
Europe's Move Towards Military Recruitment -- Will Canada Be Far Behind?
Whether it's voluntary recruitment or a form of military draft, it's happening in different parts of Europe as fear of war with Russia mounts. Ukrain...
Good Talk -- The Pipeline Deal That Could Make or Break The Liberals
Twelve hundred people were on their feet in Calgary yesterday applauding Mark Carney and Danielle Smith for the deal they signed that could lead to a...
Your Turn -- A New Oil Pipeline, Yes or No?
On the day a memorandum of understanding is about to be signed between Alberta and Canada, listeners to the Bridge have their say about a new pipeline...
Keith Boag on Donald Trump -- What To Make Of Trump 2.0.
Some of you have been writing, asking "where is Keith Boag?" Today the answer, as the former Washington correspondent brings us up to date on his late...
Moore Butts Conversation #28 - Why Are Pipelines So Hard To Build?
This week seems to be all pipelines all the time. Alberta and Canada seem close to a deal on a memorandum of understanding about a new pipeline to the...
Is There Any Chance For A Peace Deal in Ukraine?
Donald Trump puts forward a peace deal for Ukraine, a deal pretty well everyone rejects except Russia. But is this just the first step in a real attem...
Good Talk -- Kings, Queens, Ambassadors and Jet Fighters - Dealing for Dollars, Jobs and Security.
Another week where there's lots to talk about with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson. The US is playing hardball through its ambassador to Canada over...
Your Turn - Would You Buy A Home Based Robot Helper?
The price is high, very high, like at least twenty thousand dollars. But would you buy a robot designed to help you do housework around the home? It's...
A Wednesday End Bits Special
A potpourri of things you just might want to know about: why too much coffee is dangerous for drivers; how to reduce your salt intake and why you shou...
Raj and Russo -- The Liberals Survive, What Happens Now?
So in the end the Mark Carney government survived the budget vote. But you have to wonder whether the 140-138 vote in the Commons was what they really...
Is Chatter Just Chatter or Is An Invasion of Venezuela About To Happen?
Mondays mean Dr Janice Stein, and today is no different. The Munk School Director from the University of Toronto drops by for her regular Monday sessi...
Good Talk -- The Government Could Fall on Monday But Will It?
The numbers certainly conclude that if all opposition MPs vote against the budget then the government will fall. But will that happen and will it happ...
Your Turn -- What Do You Think Of Floor Crossers?
A week after the budget and the floor crossing, many Canadians are still talking of both and mainly the latter. So we asked this week's question -- Wh...
Moore Butts #28 - How Do You Explain Last Week?
Last week was quite something, even for Canadian politics. A big-time Liberal budget with a huge deficit, while chaos ruled in the Conservative opposi...
Encore - Remembering Remembrance Day
An encore of last week's Your Turn episode, it's our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us. And again this year, you di...
Our Changing World - What Are We Missing?
Our weekly conversation with Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto. New developments in Venezuela, special "rich mineral"...
Good Talk - Conservative Chaos Hurts Poilievre, Helps Carney
Budgets, especially minority government budgets, always bring a degree of parliamentary drama. That and a lot more with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Ander...
Your Turn - Remembering Remembrance Day
It's our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us. And again this year, you didn't disappoint with letters and emails from...
A Wednesday Special ... with the BBC's Lyse Doucet
She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian. Lyse Doucet has her first book out this fall, and it's t...
Raj and Russo on Budget Day - What Happens Now?
After a year of waiting, the Liberals produce a budget, one with much anticipation at a critical moment. As always, with a minority government, if the...
Did Xi Own Trump - Reflections on a Big Week
Last week was a huge week for big trade talk -- China and the U.S., China and Canada. What happened and will it make a difference? Just some of the qu...
Good Talk -- Should "Profanity Pete" Be Asked To Leave?
As if there isn't enough going on with trade talks broken down with the U.S., new trade possibilities with China, and a crucial budget set for Tuesday...
Your Turn -- Should We Deal Big Time With China?
With the Prime Minister in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is "Should We?". Listeners weren't shy...
The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore
An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.
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Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess
How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minist...
Are China and the U.S. About To Cut A Huge Deal? How Could That Affect Canada?
China and the United States could be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. All eyes will be on a Thursday meeting betwe...
Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks
Donald Trump has terminated the trade talks with Canada after Ontario ads running in the U.S. use Ronald Reagan's voice condemning tariffs. Is this se...
Your Turn -- Will The Middle East Ever See Real Peace?
This week's question followed the new peace deal in the Middle East, which is still being tested. We asked: "What are the chances of everlasting peace...
A Wednesday Endbits Special -- How to Save Your Relationship in One Minute
Is your relationship on rocky ground? One of today's endbits offers some HELPFUL suggestions that only take one minute. Wednesdays are usually encore...
Reporters Notebook -- Raj and Russo with the Hill chatter they're hearing.
Journalists hear lots of things in the course of a day on Parliament Hill, and then they work towards trying to nail things down. What's real, what is...
A Week After The Peace Deal, Will It Hold?
It's been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn't all gone easy in the seven days since, so the que...