The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Episodes
Good Talk Alberta - So Much For A Clear Question Leading To A Clear Decision
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As weeks go by, this couldn't have been worse for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith It's one thing to get in a fight with Ottawa, even a neighbouring Pre...
Your Turn -- Your Superstition
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After months of heavy-duty Your Turns, time for something a little lighter this week. Do you believe in superstitions, and if so, what's your own supe...
Reporter's Notebook -- Kathleen Petty and The Real Alberta Story
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The host of West of Centre, friend and colleague Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary. There is so much happening in Alberta these days and almost all...
When Is A Ceasefire Actually a Cease Fire?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the past week, there were ceasefires announced in Russia/Ukraine, Iran and Lebanon. But did that stop the fighting in any of those locations? Dr. J...
Good Talk Encore -- If This Is The Price Of Becoming An Energy Superpower, Is It Too High?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Encore Episode. Mark Carney says Canada can become an energy superpower, given its potential in oil, gas, electricity, solar, and wind. But as we are ...
Good Talk -- If This Is The Price Of Becoming An Energy Superpower, Is It Too High?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Carney says Canada can become an energy superpower, given its potential in oil, gas, electricity, solar, and wind. But as we are seeing now, to g...
Your Turn -- Yay or Nay To High Speed Rail
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a multibillion-dollar plan for high-speed rail in central Canada, and it's facing stiff opposition from many of those who would be affected lo...
How AI Keeps Changing The Classroom
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It didn't take teachers long to realize how some students were doing their essays at home by using AI - things were just a little too perfect. So, the...
Moore/Butts -- Is Jason Kenney Crying Wolf?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The former Alberta Premier wants Canadians to wake up and realize they have to speak out to show Albertans that being in Canada matters. Is he right a...
Who To Believe -- Iran or the United States?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federalist side is dragging its feet in organizing for a likely referendum on separation in Alberta. Th...
Your Turn - Volunteerism, What You Do and Why You Do It
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed to have rounded a corner. The "attack dog" politician became, or so it seemed, the friendly one, ta...
Your Turn - Welcome On Board, Or Not!
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Good Talk -- Stick A Fork in Him, He's Done - Or Is He?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 mor...
Your Turn - Ask Me Anything (3)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Your Turn -- Can The US-Canada Relationship Ever Be The Same Again? (Part 2)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
So Much For A Quick Win Against Iran
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump keeps saying the US and Israel are ahead of schedule in their war against Iran. Do they have the strategy? So far that seems in doubt. Dr...
Good Talk -- Iran: The Worst Is Yet To Come
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's miscalculations on the impact of a war in Iran go well beyond the price of oil, and if the war doesn't end soon, we're all, Canada inc...
Your Turn -- What Should Canada Do About Iran?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The politicians had their say during a House of Commons debate this week about the war in Iran. Today on The Bridge you get Your Turn on the same subj...
The End of The Night Sky? -- Say It Ain't So!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Wednesday End Bits Special with a lead item that should have you talking. Could night become day with new technology to harness the light power...
Raj-Russo -- The Liberals Debate Each Other on Iran
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday night was debate night in Ottawa about the country's position on the Iran War. Rob Russo and Althia Raj talk about that and lots more in this w...
After the Assassinated Father Comes The Son -- Is It All About Revenge Now?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
His father, mother, and wife were among those killed in the opening moments of the Iran War. Now he's the new Supreme Leader - will his term be all ab...
Good Talk -- Canada, Carney and The Iran War
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Within hours of the US and Israeli attack on Iran and the assassination of that country's leader, Mark Carney was out with his initial thoughts on the...
Your Turn -- Will The Old Canada/U.S. Relationship Ever Return?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So is the rupture a forever thing, or could Canada and The U.S. ever return to the way things used to be? We asked this question on Monday and by the ...
Moore Butts -- The Impact of Politics in Sports
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We all were reminded of something when the Olympics ended with Canada's overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal hockey game. When you mix...
What's The Real Reason For The Attack On Iran?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been four days since the attack by Israel and the United States on Iran, and the reason for why keeps changing. Today, with her weekly commentary...
Pierre Poilievre -- The Interview
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The opposition leader's first interview on The Bridge is a fascinating one to quote the Toronto Star. Done late last week we are happy to run it today...
Good Talk -- Is It Really A New Pierre Poilievre?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Poilievre is getting generally pretty good reviews for his major speech yesterday outlining his vision for Canada-U.S. relations. It wasn't jus...
Your Turn -- Ask Me Anything, Plus The Random Ranter
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last week of the month and this is the week we have "Ask Me Anything" as our topic on Your Turn. And you do just that with letters about jour...
How AI Anxiety is Upending Career Ambitions
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Wednesday End Bits special with lots on the menu. Starting with concerns about AI -- how many jobs will be lost, are you in the right job lane...
Raj-Russo: Is Compromise In the Air?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Both the Liberals and the Conservatives suggested a few weeks ago that they would try to find ways to work together to advance the issues facing Parl...
Should Canada Be Helping Out Cuba?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While the U.S. won't use the word "blockade" it sure looks like that's what it's doing to anyone trying to ship oil into Cuba. The situation is dire ...
Good Talk -- Do Canadians Really "Hate" Americans?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new poll in the United States has Americans being told that there's a real chill from Canadians about their southern neighbours, and the word "hate"...
Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A wide variety of thoughts and opinions on Your Turn this week. From the Olympics, to Donald Trump, to health care, to all the snow this year, you'v...
What Should You Be Asking Your Aging Parents?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest of our Wednesday End Bits Specials has everything for everyone today. From counting heads on planet Earth to charging heads at Rome's T...
Moore Butts - How To Handle A Rogue MP
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle an MP who goes rogue from his own party? That's a question for this week's Moore Butts conversation. But first, Gerry Butts on t...
Good Talk -- Has Trump Lost It? Is It Advantage Canada?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that old saying "Stick a fork in him, he's done"? Some people are beginning to say that about Donald Trump, which may well work in Canada's ...
Good Talk -- Has Trump Lost It? Is It Advantage Canada?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that old saying "Stick a fork in him, he's done"? Some people are beginning to say that about Donald Trump, which may well work in Canada's ...
Your Turn - Return To The Office or Work From Home?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday means Your Turn, today with a special guest host tandem. Our focus: A question on many workers' minds since COVID hit in 2020 - should we nee...
A Wednesday End Bits Special - How to Deal With Border Phone Searches
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode starts with how to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone records. Also, how passport stamps are a thing of the past, a...
Raj/Russo: Let's Break A Deal -- Trump Threatens Gordie Howe
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Really? Donald Trump now says he will refuse to allow the multi-billion-dollar new bridge between Canada and the U.S. to be opened. That's the bridge ...
The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Goes Global
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It used to be seen as a passing, dirty, American sex scandal in the beginning, but over time it has also involved an ex-President, business, political...
Good Talk -- Running From Behind: Why Pierre Poilievre Should Listen To A Winner
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not even a week after Pierre Poilievre's resounding victory at the leadership review vote in Calgary, the Conservative leader found himself struggli...
Your Turn on The Olympics, and The Random Ranter
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the next two weeks, people around the world will be making a choice about what they watch on their various devices -- the Olympics or anything els...
End Bits Special -- Using AI to Detect AI Cheating
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Wednesday End Bits special has a potpourri of useful (and yes some useless!) information. From the latest artificial intelligence concerns...
Moore Butts -- Can Political Makeovers Work?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does and what should Pierre Poilievre do now after receiving a ringing endorsement from his party? Was the Poilievre we saw on the weekend the sa...
Should Canada Include Nuclear Weapons In Its Defence Strategy?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Canada is about to spend billions of dollars on upgrading its defence capabilities. Has the discussion about what to do been broad enough? There's one...
Good Talk - Is The White House Conducting Foreign Interference in Alberta?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta is at the centre of two major stories as the week ends -- Pierre Poilievre is in Calgary tonight waiting for his party's verdict on his leader...
Ask Me Anything 3 - Plus The Random Ranter
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The third and final installment in our January series of "Ask Me Anything", your questions for me about, well, about anything! And questions you sure ...
The Secret of Longevity -- A Simple Solution
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Look what we found for this week's Wednesday End Bits special --- a huge study, done over thirty years, and what it concludes is the best secret of lo...
Raj and Russo: Will Pierre Poilievre Hold On To His Job?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big week for Conservatives. On Friday night in Calgary Pierre Poilievre gets the verdict from his party membership -- a leadership review vote ...
Facing The New Reality -- Canada vs the U.S.
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we said on Good Talk, everything changed last week Is the government, and are Canadians, ready for the situation we now find ourselves in with the ...
Good Talk -- The Week Everything Changed
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First, Mark Carney said the rupture is real and our days tied to the US are over. Twenty four hours later, Donald Trump implies "You better be careful...
Ask Me Anything 2 and The Random Ranter
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More, in fact a lot more, of your questions in our latest attempt at an Ask Me Anything program. Again I try to get to as many of your questions about...
The Day After The Carney Speech
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We start today with a few thoughts about yesterday's Davos speech by Prime Minister Carney -- its had, for the most part, a very positive reaction fro...
Moore-Butts: Is Trump's America Any Different Than Germany in the Mid-Thirties?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Calling Trump a "fascist" or a "Nazi" has become far more commonplace in the past few months given ICE, Venezuela and Greenland. But is it correct? Th...
Greenland Used To Be A Punchline, Now Could It Mean The End of NATO?
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to discuss with Dr Janice Stein on this week's conversation with the director of the Munk School at the University of Toronto. We call the segmen...
Good Talk -- Made in China.
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Carney was in China for the past few days and leaves with a pocketful of deals. Sounds good but how good is it? It's a busy Good Talk with more o...
Ask Me Anything -- And, The Random Ranter
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've never tried this before and it's a legitimate question to ask, why not? We've never had so many entries and we are likely to have enough for two...
Put Down Your Phone -- A Wednesday End Bits Special
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A collection of "news you can use" stories from The Bridge's end bits favourites. Why day dreaming is better than doom scrolling; why a second passpor...
Carney to China -- Do The Benefits There Outweigh The Problems Here?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a "Reporter's Notebook" Tuesday with The Economist's Rob Russo and The Toronto Star's Althia Raj joining forces again to give us what they're hea...
Venezuela to Greenland to .... Canada?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mondays on The Bridge mean Dr Janice Stein, and this week she outlines her theory about what was really happening behind the scenes in Venezuela as th...
Good Talk - "Despair versus Hope -- Despair is Winning"
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The year is off to a fast start, and so is the Good Talk panel. How worried should Canada be after the US invasion of Venezuela and Donald Trump's con...
Your Turn -- Your Predictions for 2026
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First Your Turn of the new year and the question fits the timing. We were looking for your predictions for 2026, and as always you delivered. Plus, Th...
A Wednesday End Bits Special - How to Deal With Border Phone Searches
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode starts with how to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone records. You like end bits and we enjoy giving you some every...
A Moore-Butts Conversation -- Is Affordability An Issue That Governments Can Even Solve?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are hardly any governments in the world right now who aren't faced with an "affordability" crisis? Voters want action but what action is even po...
Trump/Venezuela -- Be Worried Canada, Be Very Worried
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trump invades Venezuela, grabs Nicolas Maduro and his wife, says he will run the country for a while, and he's going to fix the country's oil producti...