The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Crazytown Two -- A Special Tuesday Good Talk - Encore

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of a prime minister is considering his future with most of his remaining caucus considering theirs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Crazytown Two -- A Special Tuesday Good Talk

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A prime minister is considering his future with most of his remaining caucus considering theirs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

"War Matters" - How Change Happens.

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fallout from the Syria story, to both Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Hamas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Good Talk -- Crazytown in Ottawa.

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The minister of finance prepares her Monday Economic Statement while rumours fly, again, that Mark Carney is about to join the cabinet. Hosted by Simp...

Your Turn -- What Is A Politician?

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the Ranter was all too willing to get into it again with Trump, this time and his Canada obsession.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Syria -- Why This Story Affects Us All - Encore

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of Syria's Assad government fell and the dictator fled the country.  What happens now and who will pick up the pieces? Hosted by Simplec...

Was it a joke? A troll?  Or the truth?  Donald Trump's Canada Obsession.

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He must love baiting Canada and Trudeau. Trump was at it again in a with a new post. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Syria -- Why This Story Affects Us All

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Syria's Assad government fell and the dictator fled the country.  What happens now and who will pick up the pieces? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Good Talk -- Trump, Trudeau and the Meat Loaf

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A week after their Mar a Lago dinner what was actually accomplished by the Trudeau-Trump dinner? Is Canada now dancing to the Trump tune or is there a...

Your Turn -- What Is A Journalist?

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question sounded simple enough but we got lots of different answers.  The question was, "What is a journalist?" prompted by the changing ...

Encore: The Media and the US Election -- Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Encore Episode: So how did the media do during the most consequential election of our time? Lots of different opinions on that but today we focus on...

Not That Old 51st State Line Again.

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the stories keep getting leaked about what really happened at the Trump Trudeau dinner last Friday night in Florida, a new one has emerged.  App...

Are Two Major Wars Near Their End?

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things are moving quickly in both the Middle East and Ukraine -- so quickly that we may be near the end on both fronts.  And while that is happening...

Good Talk -- Mexico Fights Back, Canada Rolls Over?

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless both countries clean up their border issues and stop dumping migrants and fentanyl into the US. H...

Your Turn -- Good Politics and Policy or Bad?

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did you feel about Trudeau's GST free holiday and 250 dollar giveaway? Plus the Ranter on Trump's plan for tariffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists? - Encore

27 Nov 2024

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...

Who and What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic?

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is historian and author, Professor Adam Lajeunesse of ST FX University in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Message to Canada -- No More Excuses

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One key message heard by delegates at The Halifax Security Conference was that its time for Canada to step up on defence spending. Hosted by Simplecas...

Good Talk -- Is This Desperation?

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A GST holiday, 250 dollar cheques, what's next as the Liberals try to win back Canadians in the months before an election. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everything from climate action, to potshots at Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre, to bike lanes and pet care.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

My Life in Politics with Lloyd Axworthy - Encore

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time in the cabinets of Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien allowed Axworthy to see power close up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now?

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of things changed in our world on the night Trump won the US Presidency. What about climate change? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Would You Trust The New US Team With Your Secrets?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the proposed appointments to the Trump cabinet have surprised, but none more so than his intelligence & security positions. Hosted by Simplec...

Good Talk -- Call The Election Soon?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's win has changed everything so why not change the Canadian election timetable? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Your Turn -- Where Would You Cut?

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the decision is made to cut government services, where would YOU cut? Then the Ranter on where all the small cars have gone. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain - Encore

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of author Ted Barris joins us today to discuss his latest book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour. Hosted by Simpleca...

The Media and the US Election -- Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Fox is a former senior reporter, a top political advisor to a former prime minister, and a former executive for major companies. He's also an au...

The Trump Reality -- Janice Stein's View of What Happens Now

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Stein, may surprise you because she's not quite as pessimistic as others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

What Happened, What Now, And Is Canada Ready? -- Good Talk

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why Americans delivered the result they did, and then, they deal with how Canada is reacting to the decision and what it means for us.  Hosted by Sim...

Your Turn -- Your Remembrance Day Memories

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Important memories that so many of you don't want to see forgotten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Trump Wins - Again

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens next? Keith Boag and Bruce Anderson join us for a comeback of the ages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Moore Butts #18 -- Is Canada Ready for the US Election Result?

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, it's a nailbiter in the final hours before Americans decide on the outcome of their presidential election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

How Tomorrow's US Election Result Will Impact The World

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Stein from the Munk school at the University of Toronto with her take on what a Trump or Harris victory would mean. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Good Talk -- Has The Media Blown The US Election?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Russo of The Economist subs for Bruce Anderson today, and we get all of this with Rob and Chantal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Are You Fearful or Excited About Artificial Intelligence? -- Your Turn

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Random Ranter tries to explain how and why his political views have changed in recent years.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

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

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of  a feature interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves. Hosted by Simplecas...

One Week To Go -- Is It Really That Close?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Going into the final days of the 2024 US election campaign and if you believe the polls, a big if, then things are so close smart analysts aren't pi...

When Is A Fascist A Fascist?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's certainly being thrown around a lot but is it being used well? And, Janice is here to talk Middle East and Russia-Ukraine as well. Hosted by Simp...

Good Talk -- Is The Revolt Over or Just On Pause?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, did he dodge the coup?  Does Justin Trudeau now have a clear path to the next election?   After weeks of rumours and coded, secret talk, the pl...

Your Turn: Elections On Your Mind

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of your letters again this week, and many of them are about elections.  Both provincial ones in Canada and the big one south of the border. B...

Encore: "Justin Trudeau On The Ropes." The Book

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Revisiting the conversation with Paul Wells on his new book (or is it an essay?) "Justin Trudeau - On The Ropes". The well-known national columnist t...

Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It?

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sudan's crisis continues but the world looks away.  Why? Dr Samantha Nutt from War Child joins us once again to talk about her overseas travels to so...

The Israelis Kill Sinwar -- Does It Make A Difference?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Stein makes her regular Monday appearance to discuss the Israeli killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza. Does Yahya Sinwar's death make a differ...

Good Talk -- Are These The Final Days

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The clock is ticking on Justin Trudeau as one issue after another is somehow connected to his leadership problems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

The Random Ranter Takes on Donald Trump .... Again!

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile, the majority of today's program is from you -- your turn on the question, who is the Canadian from our history you would most like the chan...

The Prince - The Book. - Encore

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about his new book, The Prince, which is all about Justin Trudeau.  Hosted ...

My Life in Politics with Lloyd Axworthy.

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time in the cabinets of Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien allowed Axworthy to see power close up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Could This Be What Justin Trudeau is Planning? - Encore Good Talk

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rumours circulated that the Trudeau government was considering a procedure to shut Parliament down for weeks or even months. Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

Good Talk -- Could This Be What Justin Trudeau is Planning?

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rumours circulated that the Trudeau government was considering a procedure to shut Parliament down for weeks or even months. Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

Your Turn -- The Canadian From History You Want to Talk With

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Who is the Canadian from history you would like to have a long conversation with?" We've had so many replies we have enough for this week and next. ...

Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life -- The Book - Encore

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Andrew Lawton the author of the new book on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

The US Election Is Four Weeks Today, Why Is The Race So Close?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Less than a month to go now but the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains a toss-up. Why is it so close? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

The Lessons of October 7th One Year Later

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the last year October 7th has been described as a major intelligence failure by the Israelis and this proves it in very hard detail. Hosted by Sim...

Good Talk -- How Do You Fact Check In The Era of Lies

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We could be only months away from an election in Canada, so is there anything we need to learn from watching the debate over fact-checking in the US? ...

Your Turn and The Random Ranter on J D Vance

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your letters this week on what's on your mind, and then the Ranter takes on J D Vance. Plus, we finally have some time for a few interesting End Bits....

Who Is The Real Danielle Smith - Encore

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about Alberta's Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things rea...

Israel Is Winning A Two-Front War But What Happens Now?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A series of remarkable events has changed the face of the Middle East War. Israel is fighting and winning in two fronts but what happens now? Hosted b...

Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails? - Encore

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conver...

Good Talk - Four Options for Justin Trudeau

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one thing when the Conservatives slam the CBC, threaten to defund it, and raise money from supporters by making the threat. But now they're sugge...

Your Turn -- How Would You Save Your Local Newspaper?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From coast to coast to coast you wrote in to say what they'd do if they owned a local paper struggling to do business and succeed. Hosted by Simplecas...

Bob Woodward: Is Trump a Crook? - Encore

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of Woodward's take on everything from Donald Trump to the state of the media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ...

Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations. Host...

The Last Line of Difference Between Military Battlefields and Civilian Space

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Israel declaring pagers and wallow-talkies as weapons of war, has a new line been crossed leaving civilians vulnerable? Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

Good Talk -- "I'm Right Here 'Bro".

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wild week for Jagmeet Singh from a byelection victory to an apparent challenge to Pierre Poilievre to put up the dukes as we used to say. Hosted by ...

Your Turn -- What's On Your Mind

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Letters from across the country, focuses on everything from climate change to harvest time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Do You Have The Freedom To Read? - Encore

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of an important discussion with the CEO of the Halifax Public Libraries, Asa Kachan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A feature interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves today. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

What Will Putin Do?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK and the US are prepared to give long-range missiles to Ukraine for their fight against Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Good Talk — Everything Points to Monday.

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday is a huge day for all political parties in Canada. Parliament returns but two key byelections, one in Manitoba and one in Quebec, could impact ...

Your Turn -- So You Want To Be Prime Minister Eh?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question of the week was this: "If you ran for prime minister what would your first promise be in hopes of gaining support?"  Well, you had lots ...

Encore Presentation - Black History Month -- A Feature Interview With Marci Ien

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 13th. Marci Ien made her name as a Canadian television journalist anchori...

Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author Ted Barris joins us today to discuss his latest book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour. Once again Ted recounts storie...

Netanyahu and the Missing West Bank

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Stein is back for her regular Monday discussion of the two main international stories - the Middle East and Ukraine. Today emphasizes Benjami...

Good Talk - Jagmeet Singh, Sellout or Mastermind?

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet political summer in Ottawa turned very different with Jagmeet Singh's decision to "tear up" the deal between the NDP and Liberals. That has l...

Your Turn, and The Random Ranter Takes on Jagmeet Singh

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First week back and lots of thoughts from the Bridge listeners on what the summer meant for them and their families. And the Random Ranter starts of...

Encore Presentation - D-Day 80 -- A Spy Story, a Love Story, a Canadian Story.

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 4th. One of my favourite journalists, Nahlah Ayed, brings to light a little-...

Will Netanyahu Ever Agree To A Ceasefire? Is Putin Really Interested in Peace Talks?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We begin Year Five of The Bridge with Janice Stein's latest analysis of the two major international crises facing our world. In the middle east, the s...

Good Talk -- Has The Summer Changed Anything in Canadian Politics?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce and Chantal join me for a wide open discussion about the politics of the summer of 2024.  Everything it seems changed in the United States, but...

Encore Presentation - Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 28th. Some say it's the scourge of our times, but if so what can be don...

Encore Presentation - Fluke - How Our World Is Swayed By Chance

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 6th. A feature interview with the author of an extraordinary new book tha...

Can She Actually Do It?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With just over two months to go, Kamala Harris may be positioned to win the US presidency, but can Donald Trump ever be counted out? Keith Boag joins...

Encore Presentation - The Ben Johnson Story -- New Questions About The Doping Scandal

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 15th. A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questions...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 18th. The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet m...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #15. Democracy versus Autocracy

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 23rd. The latest version of our Moore Butts series has former Conservative c...

Summer Good Talk -- Could Trudeau Do A Biden?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce and Chantal join me for a Summer Good Talk and what a summer it's been so far.  Could the political winds that have changed things in The Uni...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #14 -- Brian Mulroney

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 5th. When Brian Mulroney passed last week so did an era in Canadian politics...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation # 13 - How high does foreign policy rate when parties meet?

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 23rd. For the most part the old saying that foreign policy isn't what Can...

Okay America, What Now?

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, today's show is the first of four special programs during this summer of 2024. It just so happens it comes after a weekend assassinat...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #12 -- The Impact of Polls

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 12th. James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with us for the Moore Butts C...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #11 -- Crisis Management

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 17th. What happens behind the closed doors when a government faces a crisi...

Encore Presentation - Moore Butts #10 -- Is Division a Winner, Unity a Loser?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 11th. In the tenth instalment of what has become a very popular conversa...

Good Talk -- The Byelection Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday night, June 24th, is byelection night in the Toronto riding of Toronto-St Paul's. Will the voters there determine the fate of Justin Trudeau...

Your Turn -- Your Favourite Canadian Song (2)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We debuted this question last week asking you to name your favourite Canadian song. There were so many responses we have spread it into this week as ...

Encore Presentation - YOUR TURN -- Your Favourite Canadian Song

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you respo...

Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Justin Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts....

The Janice Stein Watch List For The Summer of 2024

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Stein is back from another international security conference and she brings a list of things we should be thinking about for this summer. The obvi...

Good Talk --- Treason, Traitors or Not?

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who to believe? Who would you believe if you had a choice between believing Jagmeet Singh or Elizabeth May? That question is being asked now concerni...

YOUR TURN -- Your Favourite Canadian Song

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into ...

Encore Presentation - The Prince - The Book.

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 11th. Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about hi...

The Prince - The Book.

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Journalist Stephen Maher joins The Bridge to talk about his new book, The Prince, which is all about Justin Trudeau.  He's been covering...