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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

A daily News, Politics and Government podcast
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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Manscorp Media Services

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Manscorp Media Services

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

A daily News, Politics and Government podcast
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The question of the week was "Name one thing you do to try to beat inflation."  There may not have been as many answers as usual but there are some good ones that will make you think. And some thoughts about shrinkflation too which is definitel
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 7th. This is publication day for Paul Wells and his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at th
It was a remarkable weekend for events.  Events that have made the situation in the Middle East even more uncertain in what to expect next.  A helicopter crash in a remote region of Iran takes out the country's leadership, and a decision from p
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 17th. New data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail suggests Canadians find neither Justin Trudeau or Pierre Poilievre credible -- quite a statement about Canadian politics to
New data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail suggests Canadians find neither Justin Trudeau or Pierre Poilievre credible -- quite a statement about Canadian politics today. But first on today's program, Bruce and Chantal discuss whether Trudeau i
It's a wide open Thursday with your answers to the question, what's on your mind? From across the country, you're not shy, from forest fires to work schedules in the public service, to highway safety during crop planting season we hear from you
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 16th. A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questions about the fairness of the way the Canadian track star was treated after he tested positive
The media for the most part is fixated on all the salacious details of the Trump hush money trial and very little time is being spent covering the race for the. White House. So, Keith Boag joins us for one of his regular visits to give his thou
Forget about those marathon ceasefire talks, they aren't going anywhere.  Full scale fighting is back and it's across Gaza not just in the south.  What now?  Dr. Janice Stein is with us for her regular Monday chat about Gaza, and also about Ukr
Lots up for discussion on Good Talk this week -- public service unions are fighting Ottawa over remote work, Mark Carney's view on carbon tax, more on Pierre Poilievre on the "notwithstanding clause" and how the issue of abortion could be invol
Letters. We got letters. Lots of them on the question, "Can you name a teacher who had the greatest impact on your life?" From across the country you wrote in, enough to fill two Thursdays of Your Turn. Plus today, as every Thursday, the Random
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 27th. Professor Katharine Hayhoe is a Canadian atmospheric scientist living in Texas who is one of North America's leading academics talking about climate change.  She's
This is publication day for Paul Wells and his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist takes a hard look at the man who has been part of the Canadian landscape as a political leader for a
It's crunch time for Israel and Hamas. This could be the week that a ceasefire is reached in the bloody war between both sides in the Gaza conflict. If there isn't a deal, the fear is the war could get a lot worse. Dr Janice Stein is with us ag
A Liberal MP says she's had enough. After nine years as an MP Pam Damoff says she won't run again because she simply doesn't feel safe anymore. She afraid to go out. Lots more on this and more as Bruce and Chantal have their say on the life of
Lots of replies from you to our question of the week, "Name the one teacher who made a real difference in your life". From across the country, you've told us in passionate and emotional ways about the one teacher who so impacted your life. Ther
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 21st. My fourth book, and my second co-authored with Mark Bulgutch is released by publisher Simon and Schuster today.  It's called "How Canada Works" and to Mark and m
The Scottish First Minister resigns, the British PM is being pushed by his own party, the polls are brutal for Justin Trudeau, and Joe Biden can't seem to pull away from a court bound Donald Trump. What's the problem here? Bruce Anderson makes
A provocative weekend column co-written by our Dr Janice Stein looks at Canada's impact in the United States and asks, Do We Even Matter Anymore? Also today, our regular check-in on Ukraine and the Middle East. Plus we ask our "question of the
Pierre Poilievre ends up with a group of F-Trudeau flag wavers in the Maritimes. Really?  What was he thinking? Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts on that and much more. Whatever happened to the newly hired comms director for the Prime Minis
This week's question was about social media and whether you like or dislike it. I was surprised at the answers and maybe you will be too. Plus the Random Ranter is back after a week off and he's got some strong words for the rich!
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 1st. An extended conversation with Canadian author, comedian and yes, icon, Rick Mercer.  If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting abo
The latest version of our Moore Butts series has former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore, and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts on a topic of our times. Democracy versus autocracy -- why is it such an issue today, what ar
Our regular Monday conversation with Dr Janice Stein includes one of her specialties. The University of Toronto professor is an expert in conflict management so why can't the historic conflicts that have been a part of the middle east for centu
Lots to talk about this week and much of it connected to the fallout from the new budget. With some Liberals calling for a move to the centre did the budget simply go further left? Is Pierre Poilievre starting to answer questions about just wha
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