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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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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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Episodes

The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Lisa Raitt On The Bridge

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. The former deputy leader of the CPC on the leadership race and what to believe and what not to believe. And, her up-close candid assessment of Pierre Poilievre. Plus some Monday Notes on everything from the accuracy of Covid case counts, to some secrets of your fast food delivery people.

Jul 25, 202244 minEp. 612

The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Hate and Trying To Confront It

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 16th. There are many forms of hate and sadly we see that unveiled in different ways and in different places almost every day. It leaves many of us with questions about how we can make a difference in confronting it. Today a story about one woman's attempt to do just that.

Jul 18, 202243 minEp. 610

The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Is the Media in Crisis?

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 26th. At a time when a lot of people are wondering about the changing nature of the media landscape, The Bridge raises some questions. What and who do people trust to get their information? What is truth and who gives it? Author, former journalist and former political advisor Bill Fox is our guest.

Jul 11, 202236 minEp. 609

The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Rethinking The Beatles Almost 60 Years Later

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on Dec 7th. This is fun. The documentary made from archival film by director Peter Jackson about the Beatles just months before their breakup is rich in content. How rich? George Stroumboulopoulos is our guest in this really fascinating interview about the "fab four".

Jul 04, 202238 minEp. 608

The Bridge: Encore Presentation - Bob Rae On Negotiating With A War Criminal

An encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 4th. A special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae. At issue: whether its right to negotiate with a proven liar and war criminal, in this case, Vladimir Putin. Why do it, and if you do, why trust him?

Jun 27, 202239 minEp. 607

Good Talk -- Guess Who's Back and Who's Welcoming Them?

The convoy organizers are back in Ottawa town, and one in five Conservative MP's were there to greet them. What does that mean and how does that play out this summer? Chantal and Bruce are all in for that discussion, plus chatter as Michelle Rempel Garner makes her decision, and the Liberals summer mess continues.

Jun 24, 202253 minEp. 606

SMT - Is The Jan 6 Committee Making A Difference?

Bruce Anderson puts his lens on the committee hearings in Washington into the Jan 6, 2021 insurrection. Is it having an impact and will it make a real difference? Plus, inflation -- what impact does it have on the world of politics?

Jun 22, 202243 minEp. 604

Panic Buttons for MP's? This Is What It's Come To.

Those on Parliament Hill who protect parliamentarians have asked those they protect to start carrying panic buttons with them wherever they go. It's yet another sign of the times. Plus Brian Stewart's regular weekly commentary on Ukraine -- this week Brian's focus is on the "resistance" or the "guerilla" warfare the Ukrainians are waging against Russia.

Jun 21, 202246 minEp. 603

A Consumer's Guide to Fighting Inflation

Preet Banerjee is in the house today. One of the country's leading personal financial advisors drops by to help demystify living in a period of rising inflation. From housing to gas to food, what's the best way to handle the situation -- Preet offers some suggestions. Plus some interesting new stats on trust in the media.

Jun 20, 202247 minEp. 602

Good Talk -- Are The Liberals Out of Gas?

After hinting the Liberal's solution for inflation would be in a speech by the finance minister yesterday, observers were left disappointed. Are the Liberals out of ideas and adrift? Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo (filling in this week for Bruce Anderson) have their thoughts on that, plus some analysis on Pierre Poilievre and things Conservative.

Jun 17, 202252 minEp. 601

Your Turn -- Conspiracies Anyone?

It's Your Turn with letters about everything from aging to conspiracy theories. Your thoughts, comments and ideas about the issues of the day. And as always, you don't hold back.

Jun 16, 202247 minEp. 600

A Critical Moment for the War in Ukraine

Our regular Tuesday check-in with veteran correspondent Brian Stewart about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Brian sees things in a critical and dire moment for Ukraine as the balance seems to have tipped in Russia's favour. Also today, the challenge of aging, and some opening thoughts on two days of the January 6th committee.

Jun 14, 202245 minEp. 598

Lisa Raitt On The Bridge

The former deputy leader of the CPC on the leadership race and what to believe and what not to believe. And, her up-close candid assessment of Pierre Poilievre. Plus some Monday Notes on everything from the accuracy of Covid case counts, to some secrets of your fast food delivery people.

Jun 13, 202244 minEp. 597

Good Talk -- A Mixed Bag Today -- Jan 6, Emergencies Act, and Pierre Poilievre.

The finger of blame was pointed directly at Donald Trump last night for the January 6, 2021 insurrection on Capitol Hill. Chantal and Bruce with their take on whether that blame will become the accepted truth. Also the latest on the investigation into the use of the Emergencies Act in Ottawa, and can Pierre Poilievre be caught by his rivals for the Conservative leadership?

Jun 10, 202252 minEp. 596

SMT - What's With Low Voter Turnouts?

Voter turnout -- it's not just an Ontario issue. Bruce Anderson brings the SMT lens to this story. Also, tomorrow is the start of the prime time January 6th committee hearings -- what to expect? And Boris Johnson -- can he service?

Jun 08, 202242 minEp. 594

The Moore-Butts Conversation #3 -- Are We Electing Leaders The Right Way?

James Moore, Conservative and Gerald Butts, Liberal, continue their very special conversations on The Bridge. Special because they've agreed to keep partisan shots out of the discussion! Today the topic is leadership and the way parties choose their top person. Is it good enough?

Jun 06, 202248 minEp. 592

Good Talk -- Who Cares What Happened in Ontario?

Are there lessons about Doug Ford's second majority government win? Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that. And what's the real reason former finance minister Bill Morneau is dumping on the Trudeau government? Plus, what's behind Pierre Poilievre's twitter finger?

Jun 03, 202252 minEp. 591

Guns Guns Guns -- Now It's Your Turn.

After Buffalo, after Texas and after new gun laws in Canada, it's time for your turn and you certainly deliver. Lots of your letters this week with your thoughts, ideas and comments.

Jun 02, 202241 minEp. 590

SMT: Handguns -- Why and Why Now?

The Trudeau government moves on handguns as part of its latest firearms policy. How are others not only in Canada but outside the country reacting? Bruce is here with the latest episode of Smoke Mirrors and The Truth.

Jun 01, 202243 minEp. 589

The Airport Chaos Continues

Cancelled flights, long delays, and angry passengers. Its chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers in different airports around the world. It's also Tuesday and our weekly check-in with correspondent Brian Stewart on Ukraine -- it's "grim" for both sides. And Canada's top ten weather facts -- see how many you get right!

May 31, 202240 minEp. 588

Monkeypox - What You Need To Know

How seriously should we take the threat of "monkeypox". Dr Isaac Bogoch is back to help us with that one. Plus are we about to see the return of the supersonic passenger jet? And, whatever happened to the phone booth?

May 30, 202243 minEp. 587

Good Talk - Will Texas Change The Canada-US Relationship?

National security experts say Canada should be re-examining its relationship with the United States -- will we? And Canada's airports are a mess -- why isn't the government doing anything about it? Chantal and Bruce with their Good Talk thoughts.

May 27, 202252 minEp. 586

"There's Something Rotten At The Core Of This Nation"

The latest US mass shooting is awful but will anything change? That's just one of the subjects on this week's Your Turn, your thoughts, ideas and comments about the issues of the day.

May 26, 202237 minEp. 585
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