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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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Who To Believe -- Iran or the United States?
The question above seems almost ridiculous, that we would even consider believing the world's worst terrorist government before believing the country...
Good Talk -- Do Canadians Care About Alberta?
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federalist side is dragging its feet in organizing for a likely referendum on separation in Alberta. The...
Your Turn - Volunteerism, What You Do and Why You Do It
Inspired by one of our listeners to ask this question, we were rewarded with an incredible deluge of letters that inspired us and, in so many ways, te...
Infants and Digital Screens -- A Shocking Report
It's an end bits Wednesday special and the lead item really is shocking. A new study shows that some infants are using screens up to eight hours a day...
Is Carney Leading a Post-America World?
Watching US television today after yesterday's European summit has left some commentators asking about a major Canadian role in a post-America world....
The U.S. Versus Germany, And Why The Rest of Us Should Be Worried.
After the German leader criticizes the U.S. over Iran, Donald Trump starts pulling thousands of American troops out of Germany. So what should we make...
Good Talk - It's My Way, Not Your Way Buddy! Carney's Round Two with Jamil Jivani, But Is It Working?
The message from Mark Carney to Conservative MP Jamil Jivani was very clear -- there's only one player on the Canadian team negotiating with the US an...
Your Turn - April's Ask Me Anything
This month's Ask Me Anything program focuses on your questions on everything from challenging interviews, to challenging competition. Plus our regular...
A New Caution About AI Health Advice
It's an End Bit Wednesday special with a series of news you can use stories: from a new caution on health advice originating from AI, to a two-minute...
Moore-Butts: Do Advisory Councils Make A Difference Or Are They Just Show?
Amid much fanfare the government announced last week that it has established a new advisory council on trade with emphasis on the challenging situatio...
Is The Iran War Over If The Fighting Is Over?
The Iran War enters its ninth week, but the fighting has been over for a while. Does that mean the war is over? Dr. Janice Stein is with us as she alw...
Good Talk - Has Mark Carney Had It With U.S. Trade Tactics and Insults?
The Prime Minister keeps his cool in public, but he's said to sometimes lose that cool in private. This week we saw him come close to bluntly telling...
Your Turn -- What Worries You Most These Days?
There's a lot to worry about these days but this week we ask you to be specific. What worries you most is the question. Once again you weren't shy wit...
Will Chinese Made Cars Soon Overtake Our Highways?
It's an end-bits Wednesday and some great little stories to tell. Starting with some articles about how Chinese vehicles could soon be overtaking our...
Dueling Videos -- Carney and Poilievre Take Their Battle To YouTube
YouTube is now the pre-eminent TV channel for those watching television. And now it also stars the latest attempts by both Mark Carney and Pierre Poil...
What Do We Really Know About Iran's Nuclear Assets
When the Iran War started it was hard to know why Donald Trump ordered the attack. Lately he's settled on just one reason and had all his people parro...
Good Talk -- He's Back: The New Old Pierre Poilievre
Almost two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed to have rounded a corner. The "attack dog" politician became, or so it seemed, the friendly one, talki...
Your Turn - Welcome On Board, Or Not!
The question this week was all about airline service by Canadian air carriers. Let 's just say most of you are not happy, at least most of the many wh...
Who Is Reading Your Email?
You know or you should know that nothing is private anymore. Whatever you load into your desktop, your laptop or your phone can be accessed by someone...
Moore Butts -- Why Does A Majority Make Such A Difference?
For a year the Liberals have been trying to cobble together a majority out of their election night minority. Now they seem to have attained one. What'...
Is the United States Still The Leader of the Free World?
It's a great question and it comes from one of our listeners for our regular Monday conversation with Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the Univ...
Good Talk -- Stick A Fork in Him, He's Done - Or Is He?
This has to be the worst of times for Donald Trump - nothing is going right, and the US President looks increasingly unhinged on a daily basis. Even s...
Your Turn -- Is Canada's Space Program Worth It?
It's been a week of marvel watching the pictures of earth and the moon downloaded from space. This week's question: "Is It Worth It?" You have a varie...
Drones for Prisons, Napoleon's Hat & Canada Makes the List for Most Beautiful Spot in the World.
It's a Wednesday End Bits special you won't want to miss. Starts with a story where a British judge calls an Uber eats delivery system to get drugs in...
Raj/Russo -- The King and I, Trump, Charles...and Canada.
Donald Trump has often said he's a fan of King Charles, and Charles, about to embark on a visit to the United States, clearly feels something for Trum...
Is Anyone Winning This War?
We've entered the sixth week of the Iran war, and despite threats and counter threats, talks of ceasefires, there's still no end in sight. Is anyone w...
Encore: Pierre Poilievre - The Interview
Encore Presentation. The opposition leader's first interview on The Bridge is a fascinating one to quote the Toronto Star. Recorded in March, we are h...
Your Turn -- With A New Leader Is There Hope For The NDP?
The NDP is mired in the basement of Canadian politics, but is there new hope for the country's traditional third party? That was our question to you t...
Canada Loses a Giant -- The Passing of Stephen Lewis
Some personal opening thoughts today on the death of Stephen Lewis, a public figure who made a difference for Canada and for the world. And then, what...
Moore-Butts - How Did Immigration Become a Dirty Word?
There was a time when immigration was seen as not only important to Canada but something that was a major part of what made Canada great. Has that tim...
Iran, Trump, Oil -- It's A Janice Stein Monday
So much to catch up on today and once again Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto is more than a match for the questions. Q...
Good Talk -- What Did Air Canada's CEO Moment Tell Us?
A terrible crash of an Air Canada jet in New York becomes a language crisis at the top of the country's national airline. The airline employs more th...
Your Turn - Ask Me Anything (3)
It's our last week of the month's Ask Me Anything episode. This segment has become quite popular with you grilling me, and me trying to answer! And of...
A Tribute To The Crew Of Air Canada Flight 8646
It's another of our popular End Bits Wednesdays - stories ranging from how to gain access to Donald Trump's cell phone, to a serious downside to certa...
Reporter's Notebook -- Is This The Week The NDP Begins a Comeback?
By the end of this week, the NDP will have a new leader but what will that signal? Are we missing something about Canada without the NDP's voice? That...
The Iran War -- Trump Delays One Threat But Things Could Still Get A Lot Worse.
It's now Week Four of the Iran War and Trump delays one threat but things remain very tense. How bad could things get? We ask those questions of Dr Ja...
Good Talk - Pierre Poilievre's Joe Rogan Experience
The Conservative leader went on the most popular podcast in the United States yesterday and kept the conversation going for more than two hours and tw...
Your Turn -- Can The US-Canada Relationship Ever Be The Same Again? (Part 2)
Two weeks ago Your Turn focused on your thoughts about the Canada/US Relationship and whether it will ever be the same again. There were so many lette...
Big News For The Bridge, Plus Some End Bits
The Bridge is available through SiriusXM, through podcasts and through some episodes are available as well on YouTube. We started in the fall of 2019...
Moore Butts -- Is It Time For New Floor Crosser Rules?
There have been four floor crossers in four months. One poll shows about 75 % of Canadians want floor crossers to seek re-election, sit as independent...