The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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...

SMT - Civility Rules, But For How Long?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus Mark Carney's approach with the media, and what's happening inside the Conservative Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Mr. Carney Goes To Washington

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The two government leaders meet for their first face to face since Mark Carney assumed office. There's a lot on the table but what is realistic to ex...

Good Talk -- What Now for Carney, For Poilievre, For Singh, For Canada?

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will Carney deal with Trump? Will Poilievre hang on to his job after losing his seat, the election, and his house? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Your Turn -- After The Election, What Now?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What now after the election? How did you feel? Did you want a minority or a majority? Plus the Random Ranter is here with his analysis of what happen...

The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore

30 Apr 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...

SMT -- The Morning After The Day Before.

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canadians voted, and Mark Carney was the winner, but it was not a majority win, at least not yet.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

The Binders Waiting For The Winner

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whoever wins will be greeted with binders prepared by the public service with briefings on every major issue facing the country. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Good Talk -- It's All Over But The Counting

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of Canadians are about to decide, if they haven't already in advance polls, which party & which leader they want to form a government.  Host...

Your Turn -- How Are You Deciding Your Vote?

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question asked listeners about their decision and how they are making it.  We didn't want to know who you voted for, but rather how you a...

Moore Butts #20 - Does Canada Need a Majority Government To Deal With Trump? - Encore

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of to make Canada's position stronger, should Canadians vote for a majority government?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth -- The Stretch Run Begins

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should we be watching for as the leaders hit the final days of their campaigns to woo voters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

A New Brain Drain -- And It's In Reverse

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when Canada lost the best and the brightest in a "brain drain" to the United States. Is the reverse beginning to happen now? Hosted ...

Good Talk -- Did The Debates Change The Needle?

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four leaders, one moderator, two hours of debate.  In a five week campaign did those two hours change the shape of Canada's election race?  That's t...

Your Turn -- What You Want To See In Tonight's Debate

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many Canadians, it all comes down to this -- how do the candidates perform in tonight's debate? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

SMT -- From Dirty Tricks to Debate Tactics - Encore

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of the Liberals get caught playing dirty tricks, while both parties prepare for this week's debates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

SMT -- From Dirty Tricks to Debate Tactics

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Liberals get caught playing dirty tricks, while both parties prepare for this week's debates. With little time left in the campaign, is the die ...

Aside From Trump, Does Foreign Policy Enter The Canadian Election?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How risky are the US/Iran talks now underway? Aside from Trump, are there any foreign policy issues in the Canadian election campaign?   Hosted by ...

Good Talk - "Do You Believe The Polls?"

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the Conservatives, or at least some of them, start to question the validity of the polls, that there's trouble in the Tory ranks. Hosted by Simp...

Your Turn - Week #3 of Your Election Issues

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are you looking for in the next leader of our country? Plus the Random Ranter is back with his latest election take. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Can Anyone Stop Donald Trump On Tariffs? - Encore

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of trillions of dollars, have been lost; thousands of jobs, in real life, have been lost in Canada alone; all because of Trump's tariffs. ...

Moore Butts #20 - Does Canada Need a Majority Government To Deal With Trump?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To make Canada's position stronger, should Canadians vote for a majority government?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ...

Can Anyone Stop Donald Trump On Tariffs?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trillions of dollars, have been lost; thousands of jobs, in real life, have been lost in Canada alone; all because of Trump's tariffs. Hosted by Sim...

Good Talk -- Reality Sinks In ... This is Going to Hurt

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the week ends thousands of Canadians are out of work because of the Donald Trump tariffs. Thousands more could be soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Your Turn -- More of Your Thoughts on The Issues of This Campaign

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There were so many entries by you for the answer to this question that it will likely fill three episodes of Your Turn.  What you expect of the parti...

SMT -- Both Main Parties Face Issues, Are They Serious? - Encore

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Conservatives lead collapsed and they are divided. The Liberals stumble over a candidate. Social media stories that don't make the news. Hosted by...

Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Both Main Parties Face Issues, Are They Serious?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Conservatives lead collapsed and they are divided. The Liberals stumble over a candidate. Social media stories that don't make the news. Hosted by...

Is Putin Now In Trump's Bad Books.. and Why?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman gives us his sense of developments between Trump & Putin. Then Janice Stein gives us her take. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Good Talk -- Poilievre's Terrible Day

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was bad enough last week when Doug Ford told Pierre Poilievre he didn't have time to campaign for him.  But now Ford's top strategist says Poilie...

Your Turn and The Random Ranter -- Aside from Trump, What's Your Campaign Issue?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every week we get lots of letters but none more so than this week.  We've had so many emails from coast to coast to coast with your concerns that we ...

Encore: Is Election Interference An Issue for Canada? Absolutely.

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encore episode. As the candidates scramble around the country, they have five weeks to impress voters.  And while it's a national election it's recei...

SMT -- Opening Impressions -- Danielle Smith, French Debates, Crowd Size, Tom Mulcair

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's only been 48 hours and opening impressions rarely last long, but what about these?  How damaging was Danielle Smith's US interview to Pierre Poi...

Is Election Interference An Issue for Canada? Absolutely.

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the candidates scramble around the country, they have five weeks to impress voters.  And while its a national election its received interest on an...

Good Talk -- Game On! Carney versus Poilievre is The Main Event

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The election will be called this weekend and the country's voters will be determining Canada's future.  There could be as many as six main leaders ...

Your Turn: What's On Your Mind Part Two and The Random Ranter

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week Two of your letters under the title, "What's on your mind".  Mostly it's about our differences with our neighbor and long time ally The United S...

Your Turn Encore -- What's On Your Mind Plus The Random Ranter

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encore episode. We always get letters when we ask for them but never quite like this week.  The question was the old fallback --What's On Your Mind? ...

SMT -- What Are The Polls Telling Us?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be a poll a day recently and while they're each a bit different, there is one common theme.  The Liberals are back and the race betwee...

Is the Carney Trip To Europe More Than A Photo-Op?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about a quick trip.  In less than 48 hours Prime Minister Carney will talk to Volodymyr Zelensky, meet with President Macron, Prime Minister S...

Good Talk -- Does Smaller Mean Better?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day One of the Carney administration reveals a much smaller cabinet, almost half the size of previous ones of late.  But is this all about optics or ...

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind Plus The Random Ranter

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We always get letters when we ask for them but never quite like this week.  The question was the old fallback --What's On Your Mind?  Well, you re...

Moore Butts Conversation Encore -- Does Elon Musk Have The Answer To Government Waste?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

SMT -- How To Deal With The Trump Factor In A Campaign

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Anderson and Fred Delorey drop by for a Smoke Mirrors and the Truth episode that deals with what is now a daily issue -- how to deal with the Tr...

Now It's Carney Versus Trump

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Stein's regular Monday visit to The Bridge tackles a number of key foreign affairs issues starting with the impact a new Canadian prime minist...

Good Talk -- Is Justin Trudeau Going Out With A Win?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In two days, Liberals will have a new leader, and the country will know who their next Prime Minister will be. It's a huge decision and the consequenc...

Your Turn -- What Makes A Good Politician? Plus The Random Ranter on Trump, Again!

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We could be facing a national election in days and at that point control is in your hands.  So, here's the question of the week: what qualifications ...

Encore: The Oval Office Moments That Shocked The World - What Now?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encore episode. It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now?  The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a ...

SMT -- IS DONALD TRUMP THE ONLY FOCUS FOR CANADA RIGHT NOW?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canada is in a series of high stakes political races, for party leadership, for an upcoming national election.  But is there any focus more important...

The Oval Office Moments That Shocked The World - What Now?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now?  The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a supporting role ...

Good Talk -- Some answer, some friend. Britain shoves Canada under the bus.

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So much for Britain's PM Keir Starmer.  Given the chance to stand up for Canada with Donald Trump by his side, Starmer instead left Canada, his Commo...

Your Turn -- The Ups and Downs of Buying Canadian

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's no doubt that many Canadians are buying Canadian when they hit the grocery, hardware or clothing stories.  But where do you draw the line? Ho...

Encore: How And Where Is The World Changing Under Donald Trump?

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of t...

SMT - When Is A Gaffe Really A Gaffe?

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enter the Fred DeLorey/Bruce Anderson spin room as we deconstruct elements of last night's French language liberal leadership contender's debate.  Th...

How And Where Is The World Changing Under Donald Trump?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of th...

Good Talk -- Is Mark Carney Getting A Free Ride From The Media?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blaming the media is a common tactic when you feel your competition is getting better coverage than you are.  Is that why some Conservatives are sa...

Your Turn -- Writing to Americans, What Would You Say?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The question is simple, "if you were writing to an American friend, what would you say about the current situation between our two countries?" Hosted ...

Good Talk Encore -- Where Are Canada's Friends? Why the Silence?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While Canada is being beaten up, and its sovereignty questioned, both by Donald Trump, what are our friends and allies saying? Anything? Why the silen...

Moore Butts Conversation #19 -- Does Elon Musk Have The Answer To Government Waste?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Your Turn -- You Are Angry, But What Are You Going To Do About It? - Encore

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of that's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Good Talk -- Where Are Canada's Friends? Why the Silence?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While Canada is being beaten up & its sovereignty questioned by Trump,  what are our friends and allies saying?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Your Turn -- What Do You Really Think Of Polls

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Random Ranter is here for his weekly rant -- this week his latest on the Donald Trump situation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

"We Don't Have Plans To Invade Canada" Well, Isn't That Comforting. - Encore

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- The Art of The Pivot?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Also, a feature interview with Jack Wang on his new WW2 novel, The Riveter.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

"We Don't Have Plans To Invade Canada"  Well, Isn't That Comforting.

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Good Talk -- Has Trump Just Put The Liberals Back In The Game?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The polls suggest it, the Liberals think it & the Conservatives look like they're trying to reposition because of it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Your Turn -- You Are Angry, But What Are You Going To Do About It?

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

SMT - Who Blinked First -- Trump or Trudeau? - Encore

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey go head to head on tariffs. Keith Boag with his non partisan take. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

SMT - Who Blinked First -- Trump or Trudeau?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey go head to head on the tariff issue. Then Keith Boag with his non partisan take. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...