The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Episodes
Some Serious Vaccine Talk
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a new Bridge Daily survey of listeners on an increasingly key question: should Canadians provinces close (or keep closed) in restaurant/bar d...
I'm Back!! Start Counting.
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A week off enjoying summer delights is over for now, and it's back to podcasting with a teaser on where the world's population is heading? You might b...
The Weekend Special #17 -- Your Pandemic Flying Experiences
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of your good questions, thoughts and comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
Some Podcast News
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts about the state of local newspapers and why we should all be concerned about losing them.And and important advisory about The Bridge Dai...
Mansbridge And Maclean -- A Day Of R & R
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding why television networks are so desperate to get pro sports back on their schedules. Some pretty surprising numbers. Hosted by Simplec...
Ringo at 80 -- I Know It's Off Topic, But It's Worth Celebrating!
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aside from Ringo, more thoughts o n the dilemma of back to school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
A Muppet Heads To The United Nations
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On election night last October he was compared to a Muppet. Now he's Canada's next Ambassador to the United Nations.And what's the riskiest action yo...
The Weekend Special #16 -- Thoughts For July 4th
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's keep our relationship with the U.S. in perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...
Are Those The Same Clothes You've Been Wearing For Four Months?
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back after two Canada Day holidays off, a serious potpourri of little stories for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ...
Courtroom Drama - Mick Jagger versus Donald Trump?
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love a courtoom brawl? The White House versus the Stones could be a good one. Week 16 of the "bridge daily"kicks off Canada Day week with some pretty...
The Weekend Special #15 With A Twist -- As U.S. Numbers Explode What's The Danger To Us?
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Public Health Specialist David Fisman gives us a real sense of what to expect in the next three to six months. Then your questions, comments and thou...
Are You Going To Travel This Summer? What's The Future Of Travel?
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's think summer, and let's talk about what you plan to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
The Fauci Affect
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Watching Anthony Fauci today compared with March is not a comforting sight. America is failing him, can Canada avoid the same result? Hosted by Simpl...
What Do Americans Really Think -- A New Survey Has Some Surprising Answers
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abacus Data Chairman Bruce Anderson is back with us by popular demand and his latest survey is not of Canadians but Americans and some of its findings...
Do You Have A Misinformation Spreader In Your House?
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Week fifteen starts with lots to discuss including this question from the Atlantic about misinformation, and whether some of the biggest spreaders are...
The Weekend Special #14 - As 'the bridge daily" Hits A Half Million
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of great questions, thoughts and comments from YOU. Plus who listens to the "bridge" and from where? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
After COVID Will It Be A Baby Boom Or A Baby Bust?
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Thursday potpourri on contact tracing to masks to baby numbers to the origins of the 10,000 step march. Something for everyone on this one. Hosted...
Justin Trudeau's Difficult Day
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No go at the UN and questions about the country's finances made it a tough day for the Prime Minister. And you thought taking your shoes off at airpo...
A Resounding "NO" From You On Reopening The Border
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I asked you to write in and you did. No one shy here. Plus the latest on COVID-19 prevention research. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Take A Good, Long, Hard Look At Yourself On The Issue Of Racism -- and, Women or Men, Who Is Best To Lead In The Pandemic?
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A David Axelrod column on race in the Washington Post on the weekend got me thinking and might get you thinking too. That plus are women better than ...
The Weekend Special # 13 -- I Really Like This One
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of your thoughts about the meaning of what we are going through and how these moments are changing us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
Dumping On The NYTimes!
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How dare they! One of the world's great newspapers assuming they know what fascinates us as Canadians!!And more on masks and schools. Hosted by Simp...
Coffee Wars -- And What They Say About Our Times
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starbucks is closing stores while Dunkin's is hiring and offering quite the twist.And a lot more in today's podcast for you to think about! Hosted by ...
The W.H.O. Has Lost Credibility At The Time It Was Needed Most.
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The WHO needs help. It needs reform. And that hurts me to have to admit.Plus, when do infectious disease control experts think we will once again be ...
How Green Is Your Garden? And Why?
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The impact COVID-19 is having on the environment and how it may be having an affect right in your own garden. And some early indications of the impac...
The Weekend Special #12 -- Lots More Of Your Thoughts, Comments and Questions.
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of different issues, including lots on "the pause". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...
Is Green The New Brown?
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unidentified riot control groups in unmarked, mostly green, uniforms patrolling streets outside the White House. What?Plus a potpourri of other "stuf...
The Art Of The Pause
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 21 seconds of Justin Trudeau where he didn't say a word but may have said a lot more than it at first appeared. Plus -- the art of breathing. Wh...
"What Can I Do?"
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What can I do? That's a common question over the past few days for those who aren't near the centre of the George Floyd story but do want to do somet...
The Weekend Special #11 -- More From You As We Carry On
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts, questions and comments from you after 77 days since we started the Bridge Daily. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....
How Germs Move Around Offices And Homes In No Time At All - An Amazing New Study
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking germs. Understanding Vietnam's anti COVID-19 success. And how to cheer for a game you're not at. Something for everyone today. Hosted by ...
Who Will You Trust When The World Returns To Some Sense Of Normalcy
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a potpourri podcast today -- from deciding on who to trust, to reservations about returning your kids to school -- and everything in between. ...
Shameful
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One word describes what we heard today about the level of "care" in some Long Term Care Facilities. So what now? Plus, the latest on air travel, and s...
Was It The Fault Of Those In The Park Or Those Who Run It ... Or Both?
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Week Eleven begins with some tough questions about how a gorgeous weekend in downtown Toronto created such a nasty mess and left some big questions.Pl...
Life Goes On -- As We End Week Ten
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your questions, comments and thoughts after another week of dealing with COVID-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
Time To Put A Possible COVID-19 Vaccine In Context
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An apology for last night's technical problem (my fault!); Vaccines in context; and this week's lesson in "learning from history". Hosted by Simplecas...
Gotta Love Those Vikings
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting tonight with some encouraging news from Denmark -- and then my take on the "Art of Deflection". Plus, a June Wedding -- how times have chan...
We're Back! Week 10 Is Underway.
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How was your long weekend and what did you learn about how to enjoy it? Plus this question -- who does the most house work in your home? A tweet in ...
The Weekend Special #9 -- Your Big Ideas
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the 100th episode of "the bridge" including the last 45 as "daily" on COVID-19, we spend this weekend's special on your Big Ideas for how ...
The End Of Partisanship? - Don't Hold Your Breath, But......
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Watching a U.S. Congressional committee hearing today on a fired whistleblower got me thinking about consensus and whether we can at least see it dur...
The Big Project - A "bridge daily" Special
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You see this picture? Can you name this lake named after a former Canadian prime minister? It's the first in our series of "Big Projects" that the co...
Where Did All The Airplanes Go? And Some Encouraging News On A Vaccine.
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you know me you know I Iove airplanes and airliners - so not surprisingly I'm worried about the future for both. And vaccines -- what's the latest?...
Would You Rather Work From Home Or At The Office? Lessons Of The Pandemic.
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, my list of things eight weeks at home have taught me about myself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...
The Weekend Special #8 - Your Thoughts, Comments and Questions As We Stay Calm and Carry On.
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another week of really smart letters from many of you that I get the pleasure of reading for everyone's benefit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
What's This Picture Got To Do With A Podcast On The Pandemic -- You Might Be Surprised -- I Was.
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
But first, is there actually serious talk in Ottawa about an election? Beware. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
The Reopening Debate Is Underway -- But Don't Forget Your Mask!
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After two days of special podcasts on topics other than COVID-19 it's back to that matter at hand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
"The Only Thing To Fear, Is .... (pause for affect).... Fear Itself.
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for lessons in crisis leadership? Look no further than 1933. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
May 5th Is A Day To Remember And Here's Why
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seventy five years on, and why the Dutch never forget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...
The Weekend Special #7 - Your Questions, Comments And Thoughts As We Keep On Carrying On!
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're into May now, and your letters keep on coming. My favourite pod of the week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
Getting Masks, Gloves, And Gowns Out Of China -- The Supply Chain Is Finally Starting To Move
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
News on the movement of PPE, Questions for you about school,And a deeply personal story that had me thinking a lot today. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Gotta Love THESE Snowbirds - Ready To Salute Our Heroes!
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new way to thank our front line heroes -- by taking to the skies. Plus, the promised feature interview on whether COVID-19 has given us reason to r...
Will Covid Kill Cash? Is The Cashless Society Finally Here?
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
And will you ever get on an airliner again -- the difficult decisions ahead for the world's airlines. And how will the planet handle the virus when i...
The Puck Drops Here -- Or Does It? From The Stratford Festival To The NHL, Reopening Is Difficult.
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey Night in Podcastland -- a "bridge daily" special which shows just what a jock I am! Joined by my friends John Shannon and Gord Miller. Hosted b...
Weekend Special #6 -- Staying Calm And Carrying On!
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another mailbag of great thoughts, comments and questions from you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
Some Leaders Just Tell The Truth. Period. No Spin, No Lies.
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
She does it again ... straight talk from Angela Merkel. We should all take note.Plus Saskatchewan outlines its reopen plan, and a feature interview o...
Was This Poem Really Written During The 1918 Flu Or Are Its Origins Much More Recent?
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is she the Poet Laureate of a 1869 cholera pandemic, the 1918 "Spanish flu" or Covid-19? That and thoughts About Returning To School. Plus what is it ...
Spectacular Sunsets Can Help Soothe The Soul, And We All Need That These Days.
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A story of how small our world is will start tonight's podcast, and then a special interview on a very different issue that will affect us all. I'm j...
Sometimes There Are Just No Words - We Love You Nova Scotia
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The tragedy in Nova Scotia gives us pause for a moment before we continue our focus on the virus. Tonight, some thoughts on where the virus came from...
The Weekend Special #5 -- Your Questions, Comments And Thoughts As We Stay Calm and Carry On
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I love your emails and there were lots of good ones again this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
The Canadian Search For A Vaccine -- You Don't Want To Miss This.
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight the inside story of a busy research lab in Saskatoon and its part of a world wide race to stop a killer. These people are heroes too. Hosted b...
What Will Our World Look Like After This Is All Over?
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people are trying to predict the future these days convinced that what we are witnessing now will change everything about the way we live. To...
Despair, Hope And A Little Laugh ... All Right Here.
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Half of the country's Covid-19 deaths have happened in long term care facilities exposing a serious problem in the way Canada cares for its elderly. ...
"Just Watch Me" - Is This The Way You Want To See Leaders Questioned During The Coronavirus Crisis?
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some leaders, including Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump, are appearing almost daily during the COVID-19 crisis. Others from countries around the worl...
The Weekend Special #4 - The Easter Edition of Your Thoughts, Questions and Comments!
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You never fail me with your great emails and the weekends are for you! Stay healthy, stay safe and stay at home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
After A Month Of This Crisis - How Do You Feel About The Role of Government in Your Life?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the first major studies of how we are reacting to the Covid-19 crisis sheds some interesting light on how we may be changing our attitudes towa...
Really Peter? Albert Speer Left Us An Isolation Idea?
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been looking at new and constructive ways to pass the isolation time. Who would have thought Albert Speer could pass along something useful...
You Asked For My Thoughts About Boris -- So Here They Are
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all sending our prayers to the London hospital where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care fighting COVID-19. Some thoughts...
How About Take Out Tonight? Here's What You Need To Know.
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of talk .. again today .. about face masks. A moment on the latest.And then time to talk about hospitality workers -- as they try to reposition ...
The Weekend Special #3 -- Your Questions, Comments and Thoughts As We Carry On!
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I asked you this week what you're doing to get through these long periods of isolation -- some great ideas for all of us. Plus your comments on farm...
Will The Global Pandemic Be Defeated By Some Amazing Grassroots Global Co-operation?
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had to go into Toronto early this morning .. a quick in and out but a revealing trip. And two anecdotes which just may give you hope, when hope is ...
"When Is This Going To End?" And .... Why 4000 Steps A Day Should Be Your Minimum Goal.
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Okay if we are in this for the long haul we have to do more than hide inside the house sitting on the couch watching Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, ...
They Helped Build Our Country -- Now They're Near The Front Lines Again.
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we focused on truckers and the key role they are playing -- there were developments on that today I'll talk about. But the main focus on t...
You Want To Thank Someone New? #ThankATrucker and Here's Why.
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For good reason we are thanking front line health care workers as well as police, fire and paramedics for their amazing work during this crisis. But ...
The Weekend Special #2 - Your Thoughts, Your Questions, Your Comments.
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another week that challenged our emotions and yet another week that filled The Bridge's mailbag with how you are responding to all this. Some of what...
What Would Churchill Say?
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The numbers keep rising and as they do, new innovative ideas to fight the problem give us all hope. And, as we look for leadership we remember what a...
How Do You Enforce Self Isolation?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tens of thousands of 'Snowbird' Canadians are coming back to the country and are being told they have to self isolate for fourteen days. Right. How ...
What Vimy Ridge Can Teach Us During This Crisis. And .... It's OK to Think Positive.
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 103rd anniversary of Vimy Ridge is just two weeks away -- it's a part of our Canadian heritage. It's also a reminder of the courage Canadians can ...
"Enough is Enough" -- Is Trudeau About to Bring the Hammer Down?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Trudeau didn't hold back today about what has to happen if COVID-19 is going to be slowed. "People have to stay in their homes". He wasn't al...
A Sunday "Bridge" Special - Reporting from Inside Italy's Suffering
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all facing the challenge of COVID-19, but perhaps no country more right now than Italy. On a Sunday "Bridge" Special, we reach out to journali...
From Masks to Ventilators to Life at Home - Dozens of Your Letters w/ Great Suggestions! (Weekend Special #1)
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We went daily five episodes ago on the "the bridge" and as a result you have responded with many, many insightful comments. I try to respond to as ma...
Why Not? -- This is a Great Idea!
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The great idea comes at the end of tonight's "the bridge - Daily" but you can take a hint from today's cover art.The focus for tonight though is leade...
The Cruise Ship Helped Spread the Virus, Could It Also Help Stop It?
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots happened today and "the bridge - daily" focuses on a few to put them in some context. Also, the story of a real Canadian heroine who will never ...
This Will Hurt But Canada Can Win This War Because We've Done It Before.
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A tweet by a leading Canadian businessperson today made me turn back the pages of Canadian history for inspiration. COVID-19 is going to cause massiv...
The Bridge Goes Daily
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend some of you emailed asking that "the bridge" go daily for a while through the COVID-19 story. So I'll give it a try for a few days a...
Self Isolation Hits The Bridge
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 story got personal this week for me and my family just like it is increasingly for tens of thousands of other Canadians. How a moment li...
What's Worse - Panic or Pandemic?
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the health and political leaders dealing with COVID 19, the way to ease public fears is through calmness and confidence. Are we getting either?...
To Mask or Not To Mask -- That's This Week's Question.
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've always been fascinated by air travel and this week some international air travel got me thinking about how it's been impacted by the "health cris...
Truth Matters - It's All That Matters
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How a two day trip to southwestern Alberta this week reminded me about the importance of truth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...
To Come Home or Not To Come Home - That Is The Question.
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the country in rail turmoil, with indigenous protestors blocking traffic, what's a globe trotting prime minister to do? He's getting lots...
Can you "Impeach" a Prime Minister?
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another wild week in the US and because of it, a "bridge" listener writes to [email protected] to ask what, if any, process exists to for...
Now that America seems to have a "monarchy", what name should the "king" use?
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I swore I wouldn't watch the US Senate trial because we all know how it will turn out. I was wrong. Not about the outcome, but about watching it. W...
The 48 Hours That Might Make Peter MacKay Leader Of The Conservatives.
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What really happened to lead three of the top five leadership contenders for the CPC to drop out of the race, leaving Peter MacKay as the most likely ...
Three Leaders (Maybe) and a Funeral
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A week which for me came down to a few hours in St John's Newfoundland and Labrador when the country said goodbye to the late, great John Crosby. Loo...
Trained Seals on Parade
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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"the bridge" - Wagging The Dog? .... And, Remembering Taliban Jack.
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Something for everyone here, from Trump, to Iraq, to Iran, to why Canadian political parties keep being forecast to die, but don't. And then how, one...
Would you believe Justin (not that one) and Auston (yes than one)
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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"the bridge" holiday episode -- The end of "last minute shopping"; and, dealing with "Ok Boomer"!
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For years I tweeted "last minute shopping" on Twitter -- not this year. Here's why.And I finally had the "Ok Boomer" line dropped on me -- here's wha...
Scheer Disarray
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Have the NATO Allies Finally Had Enough of Donald Trump?
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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"The Sounds of Silence"
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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