The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Episodes
Good Talk -- The Government Could Fall on Monday But Will It?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The numbers certainly conclude that if all opposition MPs vote against the budget then the government will fall. But will that happen and will it ha...
Your Turn -- What Do You Think Of Floor Crossers?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A week after the budget and the floor crossing, many Canadians are still talking of both and mainly the latter. So we asked this week's question ...
Moore Butts #28 - How Do You Explain Last Week?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was quite something, even for Canadian politics. A big-time Liberal budget with a huge deficit, while chaos ruled in the Conservative opposi...
Encore - Remembering Remembrance Day
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of last week's Your Turn episode, it's our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us. And again this year, you di...
Our Changing World - What Are We Missing?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly conversation with Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto. New developments in Venezuela, special "rich minera...
Good Talk - Conservative Chaos Hurts Poilievre, Helps Carney
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Budgets, especially minority government budgets, always bring a degree of parliamentary drama. That and a lot more with Chantal Hebert and Bruce And...
Your Turn - Remembering Remembrance Day
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us. And again this year, you didn't disappoint with letters and emails fro...
A Wednesday Special ... with the BBC's Lyse Doucet
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian. Lyse Doucet has her first book out this fall, and it's...
Raj and Russo on Budget Day - What Happens Now?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a year of waiting, the Liberals produce a budget, one with much anticipation at a critical moment. As always, with a minority government, if th...
Did Xi Own Trump - Reflections on a Big Week
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was a huge week for big trade talk -- China and the U.S., China and Canada. What happened and will it make a difference? Just some of the ...
Good Talk -- Should "Profanity Pete" Be Asked To Leave?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As if there isn't enough going on with trade talks broken down with the U.S., new trade possibilities with China, and a crucial budget set for Tuesday...
Your Turn -- Should We Deal Big Time With China?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Prime Minister in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is "Should We?". Listeners weren't sh...
The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minist...
Are China and the U.S. About To Cut A Huge Deal? How Could That Affect Canada?
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China and the United States could be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. All eyes will be on a Thursday meeting be...
Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has terminated the trade talks with Canada after Ontario ads running in the U.S. use Ronald Reagan's voice condemning tariffs. Is this se...
Your Turn -- Will The Middle East Ever See Real Peace?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's question followed the new peace deal in the Middle East, which is still being tested. We asked: "What are the chances of everlasting pea...
A Wednesday Endbits Special -- How to Save Your Relationship in One Minute
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your relationship on rocky ground? One of today's endbits offers some HELPFUL suggestions that only take one minute. Wednesdays are usually enco...
Reporters Notebook -- Raj and Russo with the Hill chatter they're hearing.
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journalists hear lots of things in the course of a day on Parliament Hill, and then they work towards trying to nail things down. What's real, what i...
A Week After The Peace Deal, Will It Hold?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn't all gone easy in the seven days since, so the qu...
Good Talk -- A Night To Remember
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are going to be a lot of special programs done in the next few weeks, leading up to the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec Referendum. A nigh...
Your Turn -- Would You Run For Public Office?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've thought about asking this question before but something else always came up, but not this week. It's time. Would you run for public office? An...
A Wednesday End-Bits Special - Encore
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 8th. At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits...
Moore Butts #25 -- Is This Any Way To Run A Country?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers and responsibili...
Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 9th. Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in ...
Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Donald Trump and Mark Carney met in the White House for the first time a few months ago, the meeting looked, and was, tense. Not so this latest ...
Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in our lives. And this week, listeners to The Bridge have a selection of reasons t...
A Wednesday End-Bits Special
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore! Every...
Reporter's Notebook -- Can Carney and Trump Make A Deal?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is PM Mark Carney's second face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump, and, added to numerous phone calls and texts, they know each other's...
Mr Carney Goes To Washington
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Carney heads to Washington for his latest meeting with Donald Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished? Key questions for Dr ...
Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knew this was coming, but now we are here. It's the great pipeline battle playing out between Ottawa and Alberta, and between Alberta and BC...
Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is your view on gun control in Canada? A variety of answers, with a variety of perspectives, from coast-to-coast-to-coast highlight this week on ...
Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. But those c...
Two Authors, Two Great Books - Encore
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. We're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who ha...
Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former British Prime Minister isn't talked of much anymore but he may become the key to peace in Gaza. He's well liked by Palestinian leaders, by ...
Good Talk: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It About Time?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Ambassador to Canada was in Banff yesterday for what turned out to be a tense conversation with former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson. The...
Your Turn -- Are You Worried About The Long Term Future of the U.S.?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada, so this week we look south and ask about the U.S. future. Once again...
Two Authors, Two Great Books - A Wednesday Special
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No encore this week; instead, we're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former...
Reporter's Notebook: Who's The Most Influential Minister in the Carney Cabinet?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney's cabinet, but who, aside from Carney himself, is the most powerful, the most influential? That'...
Canada Recognizes Palestine -- What Difference Will That Make?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three major issues for Dr Janice Stein today on her regular Monday foreign affairs conversation. What difference, if any, will Canada's recognition ...
Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keir Starmer with help from the royals sucked up to Donald Trump this week in a big way. Does that work? Is there something for Canada to learn? Plu...
Your Turn - Is Social Media A Cancer?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media was a much heralded community sharing experience at its inception, but is it still so? It's this week's question and answers came from a...
Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? - Encore
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 1st. Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like ...
MOORE BUTTS #23: Disagree Better -- Is That Even Possible?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a week of soul searching in the United States and beyond, James Moore and Gerry Butts take on the question of how to "disagree better". Societ...
Russia and Poland -- Is A Dark History Repeating?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Second World War began after Germany and Russia invaded Poland. Last week, Russia invaded Poland again in a story that made headlines in North A...
Good Talk - Danielle Smith on Mark Carney - Best Moment Ever? Really?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five projects, two in BC, one in Saskatchewan, one in Ontario and one in Quebec headline Mark Carney's initial nation building push. Surprisingly per...
Your Turn - Has Carney Retreated From His Campaign Pitch?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During the April election campaign, Mark Carney dropped a lot of hints and some promises about what he would do if Canadians gave him their vote. The ...
Encore: Truth and Disinformation.
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
The Debut of Raj and Russo, The Reporter's Notebook
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Althia Raj and Rob Russo work the halls and corridors of Parliament Hill every day that the House of Commons is in session. Althia is a senior columni...
Is Trump's Venezuela Mission A Wag The Dog?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some key elements of the United States military are assembling in force off Venezuela. Is this a real operation or a distraction? A "wag the dog?" Dr....
Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts. Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent polls suggest Canadians are now more concerned about basic economic issues than they are about the Carney-Trump talks. Housing, affordability...
Your Turn on the Summer of 25, Plus The Random Ranter
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Your Turn of 2025 asks the question, what did you notice about the summer of 2025 and a surprising number of you mention the issue of Artifi...
A Wednesday Endbits Special
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of our loyal listeners wrote in the other day suggesting that instead of our regular Wednesday encore episode that we try a program just of endbit...
Is It Even Possible To Negotiate With Donald Trump?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Moore Butts conversation of the new season is the 22nd in our series of going behind the doors of political intrigue. In this case, the disc...
Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like it before. Donald Trump wants a Nobel prize and he's not shy about pushing for one...
Good Talk -- Is A New Canada Dawning or Sputtering?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four months and a day since the election and the summer ends with signs that the Carney government is moving on some of its major agenda promises. O...
Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 27th. After the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down t...
What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 19th. A lot of things changed in our world on the night of November 5th w...
Who & What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic? - Encore
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on November 26th. Ottawa has been studying whether Canada should purchase up to a dozen sub...
Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It? - Encore
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 22nd. Sudan's crisis continues but the world looks away. Why? Dr Samantha ...
GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1 - Encore
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on July 25th. The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least ...
GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least they are staying away from the U.S. in this summer of 2025. This doesn't...
Moore Butts Conversation -- Does Elon Musk Have The Answer To Government Waste? - Encore
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 18th. The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut...
Moore Butts Conversation #18 -- Advice for The Rocky Political Road Ahead - Encore
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 6th. We are living in strange political times where advice is critical. So...
Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails? - Encore
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on September 30th. Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insi...
Moore Butts #16 - What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists? - Encore
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ... At What Cost? - Encore
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 20th. The rush to get to nation-building projects has seen at least two gover...
Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ... At What Cost?
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rush to get to nation-building projects has seen at least two governments, Ottawa and Queen's Park in Ontario, push for legislation that will spee...
Your Turn -- What Are Your Summer Plans?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this, the final week before the summer break for The Bridge, your letters about your summer plans. In many ways, the letters reveal how Canadians p...
What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 19th. A lot of things changed in our world on the night of November 5th w...
SMT -- The G7 As Trump Leaves Early
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump steals the headlines as he skips out early to deal with the Middle East crisis from home. Does that matter? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
Israel & Iran Attack Each Other, the World Pauses & the G7 Meets
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very dangerous moment as Israel attacks Iran and Iran responds by attacking Israel. What could happen next, and where will it all lead? Ho...
Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Carney government is making a lot of commitments and they all add up, but where's the money coming from to pay for it all? Hosted by Simpleca...
Your Turn -- In Honour of Father's
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Father's Day coming up, your thoughts about your father in particular. The Random Ranter is here too but his message is very different. Hosted ...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer - Encore
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of Canadian author, comedian Rick Mercer. If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting about? Hosted by Si...
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Carney Ups Defence Spending to 2%
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's taken a long time, but it looks like Canada is finally going to commit two percent of its GDP to defence spending. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Is Canada Ready, If It Had To Be, To Go To War?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Ukraine war, the emergence of drones as a major weapon & the demand for new defence spending in the Western alliance, there's a lot to talk a...
Good Talk -- Carney and Trump -- What's Going On?
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing usually ends well when you get into a relationship with Donald Trump. Just ask Elon Musk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....
Your Turn - What's Your Nation Building Project?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The prime minister & premiers are seeking national projects that will inspire the country & laying the groundwork for a future powerhouse. Hosted by...
Comparing The Wildfires in Jasper & Los Angeles - Encore
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of Journalist Matthew Scace on his book, "Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
SMT - How Real Were All Those Smiles and Hugs Yesterday?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spark President Perry Tsergas sitting in this week. Niigaan Sinclair joins to talk history, about the now defunct Hudson Bay Company. Hosted by Simp...
Will New Defence Spending Boost an Economy?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada hasn't been able to reach 2% of GDP in the past, but now the talk is to get to 3.5 or even 5 percent. What would that do, and how realistic is ...
Good Talk -- Does The Building of The New Canada Start This Weekend?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The royal visit, the throne speech & the 1st question period are over. Now the real work of building the so-called "new Canada" begins. Hosted by S...
Your Turn - What Would You Do With Canada Post?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: A $1.3B operating loss is an attention grabbing headline, but what would you change to improve Canada Post? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of after the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience. Hoste...
Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience. Hosted by Simpleca...
What is Netanyahu's End Game?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
His grip on Israel continues, despite long-time external allies beginning to show distance because of the death and destruction in Gaza. Hosted by Sim...
Good Talk -- After Ten Weeks What Do We Know About The New Prime Minister?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What have we learned about him that we didn't know the day he was sworn in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...
Your Turn -- Your Thoughts on the Monarchy
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus the Random Ranter drops by with something very different but equally important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It? - Encore
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
SMT -- Growing Pains or Signs of Things To Come?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Then Arlene Bynon about her new podcast series, Calls from a Killer -- the story of her conversations with serial killer Clifford Olson. Hosted by Si...
Good Talk -- So Much For The Honeymoon - Encore
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of some Liberals who thought they should be in cabinet aren't, and they aren't happy either. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Good Talk -- So Much For The Honeymoon
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some Liberals who thought they should be in cabinet aren't, and they aren't happy either. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...
Your Turn -- Your History and The Random Ranter
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Also, today, the Random Ranter has his thoughts about his part of the country -- the Canadian West. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....
Who & What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic? - Encore
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of historian and author, Professor Adam Lajeunesse of ST FX University in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...
Where In The World Is Dr Janice Stein?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Stein has been at conferences in London & Abu Dhabi & is also about to be at one in Riyadh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- The Recount Story
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The election result was a minority government. But it was close, which makes the recount story fascinating & for some, controversial. Hosted by Simple...
Good Talk -- A New Pope In A World Of Trump, Carney and Chaos
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carney sits down with Trump, Poilievre fights to hold on to his leadership. But we start with a new Pope. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Your Turn -- How Do You Take A Break From Politics?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your answers are revealing ... and so is the Random Ranter's rant this week, with a subject we don't often talk about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain - Encore
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An encore of Ted Barris on his book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...