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The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more. Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com

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    • Jun 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge podcast is truly a gem in the world of newscasting. As someone who grew up tuning into Peter over the years, I have always admired his informative and thoughtful approach to journalism. This podcast is a treat to listen to, as it showcases Peter's expertise and credibility in delivering news and analysis.

    One of the best aspects of The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge podcast is its ability to provide a comprehensive recap of the day's election events in just 15-20 minutes. Peter's skill in condensing complex information into a concise format is commendable. His insight into Canadian politics and elections is unparalleled, making this podcast an invaluable resource for staying up-to-date with important political developments.

    Furthermore, listening to Peter Mansbridge's soothing voice is a pleasure in itself. His calm demeanor and professional delivery create an atmosphere that encourages thoughtful reflection on the topics discussed. The podcast is not only informative but also interesting, as it delves into the pertinent issues surrounding Canadian elections. Whether you are well-versed in politics or just starting to get involved, The Bridge offers something for everyone.

    However, no review would be complete without acknowledging any potential shortcomings. In this case, it is difficult to find any major faults with The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge podcast. Some listeners might prefer longer episodes or more in-depth analysis, but given the limited time frame of each episode, Peter does an excellent job of covering key points without overwhelming his audience.

    In conclusion, The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge podcast serves as a testament to Peter's reputation as one of Canada's great newscasters. His ability to deliver informative, thoughtful, and credible content in such a short format is truly admirable. As an American accustomed to following Canadian elections through Peter on CSPAN, I am grateful for his continued presence through this podcast. It not only fills the void created by his retirement but also sets an example for journalists around the world.



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    Latest episodes from The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

    Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ... At What Cost? - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 54:19


    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 governments, Ottawa and Queen's Park in Ontario, push for legislation that will speed the process along. That has caused some concern by those who feel the push may be too fast. Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo are here to talk about that and much more.

    Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ...  At What Cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 53:39


    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 speed the process along. That has caused some concern by those who feel the push may be too fast. Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo are here to talk about that and much more.

    Your Turn -- What Are Your Summer Plans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 47:19


    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 perceive their homeland in the summer of 2025. Plus, the Random Ranter is here with his latest idea for a better housing plan for Canada.

    What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 39:54


    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 when Donald Trump won the US Presidency and began his journey back to the White House. What about climate change? Will concerns about it drop off the radar seeing as many in the new administration are climate deniers? Professor Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist who teaches at Texas Tech, makes a return to the Bridge to talk about the latest on the climate debate.

    SMT -- The G7 As Trump Leaves Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 43:16


    Trump steals the headlines as he skips out early to deal with the Middle East crisis from home. Does that matter?

    Israel & Iran Attack Each Other, the World Pauses & the G7 Meets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 44:43


    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? 

    Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 52:29


    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?

    Your Turn -- In Honour of Father's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 52:11


    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.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 47:06


    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?

    Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Carney Ups Defence Spending to 2%

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 42:12


    It's taken a long time, but it looks like Canada is finally going to commit two percent of its GDP to defence spending. 

    Is Canada Ready, If It Had To Be, To Go To War?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 47:21


    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 about.

    Good Talk -- Carney and Trump -- What's Going On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 52:29


    Nothing usually ends well when you get into a relationship with Donald Trump. Just ask Elon Musk.

    Your Turn - What's Your Nation Building Project?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 48:35


    The prime minister & premiers are seeking national projects that will inspire the country & laying the groundwork for a future powerhouse. 

    Comparing The Wildfires in Jasper & Los Angeles - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 32:26


    An encore of Journalist Matthew Scace on his book, "Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise".

    SMT -  How Real Were All Those Smiles and Hugs Yesterday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 42:03


    Spark President Perry Tsergas sitting in this week. Niigaan Sinclair joins to talk history, about the now defunct Hudson Bay Company. 

    Will New Defence Spending Boost an Economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:50


    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 it?

    Good Talk -- Does The Building of The New Canada Start This Weekend?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 52:27


    The royal visit, the throne speech & the 1st question period are over. Now the real work of building the so-called "new Canada" begins. 

    Your Turn - What Would You Do With Canada Post?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 45:08


    This week: A $1.3B operating loss is an attention grabbing headline, but what would you change to improve Canada Post?

    Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 44:39


    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. 

    Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 44:40


    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. 

    What is Netanyahu's End Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 45:41


    His grip on Israel continues, despite long-time external allies beginning to show distance because of the death and destruction in Gaza.

    Good Talk -- After Ten Weeks What Do We Know About The New Prime Minister?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 52:30


    What have we learned about him that we didn't know the day he was sworn in.

    Your Turn -- Your Thoughts on the Monarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 45:46


    Plus the Random Ranter drops by with something very different but equally important.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 49:07


    An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation.

    SMT -- Growing Pains or Signs of Things To Come?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 43:03


    Then Arlene Bynon about her new podcast series, Calls from a Killer -- the story of her conversations with serial killer Clifford Olson.

    Good Talk -- So Much For The Honeymoon - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 52:43


    An encore of some Liberals who thought they should be in cabinet aren't, and they aren't happy either. 

    Good Talk -- So Much For The Honeymoon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 52:29


    Some Liberals who thought they should be in cabinet aren't, and they aren't happy either. 

    Your Turn -- Your History and The Random Ranter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 46:15


    Also, today, the Random Ranter has his thoughts about his part of the country -- the Canadian West.

    Who & What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic? - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 41:09


    An encore of historian and author, Professor Adam Lajeunesse of ST FX University in Nova Scotia.

    Where In The World Is Dr Janice Stein?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 44:47


    Dr Stein has been at conferences in London & Abu Dhabi & is also about to be at one in Riyadh.

    Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- The Recount Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 42:22


    The election result was a minority government. But it was close, which makes the recount story fascinating & for some, controversial.

    Good Talk -- A New Pope In A World Of Trump, Carney and Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 52:30


    Carney sits down with Trump, Poilievre fights to hold on to his leadership. But we start with a new Pope.

    Your Turn -- How Do You Take A Break From Politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 50:42


    Your answers are revealing ... and so is the Random Ranter's rant this week, with a subject we don't often talk about.

    Putting Canadian in the Battle of Britain - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 44:50


    An encore of Ted Barris on his book, Battle of Britain - Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour.

    SMT - Civility Rules, But For How Long?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 41:07


    Plus Mark Carney's approach with the media, and what's happening inside the Conservative Party.

    Mr. Carney Goes To Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 42:44


    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 expect?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 52:29


    How will Carney deal with Trump? Will Poilievre hang on to his job after losing his seat, the election, and his house?

    Your Turn -- After The Election, What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 52:27


    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 happened on Monday night and where things may go from here.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 45:23


    An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.

    SMT -- The Morning After The Day Before.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 41:08


    Canadians voted, and Mark Carney was the winner, but it was not a majority win, at least not yet. 

    The Binders Waiting For The Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 43:53


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 52:29


    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. 

    Your Turn -- How Are You Deciding Your Vote?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 47:17


    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 arrived at your decision.  You responded in huge numbers from coast to coast to coast and beyond!  Plus the Random Ranter is here.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 44:30


    An encore of to make Canada's position stronger, should Canadians vote for a majority government? 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 45:38


    What should we be watching for as the leaders hit the final days of their campaigns to woo voters.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 47:16


    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?

    Good Talk -- Did The Debates Change The Needle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 52:35


    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 the question for Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo on this week's Good Talk.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 51:12


    For many Canadians, it all comes down to this -- how do the candidates perform in tonight's debate?

    SMT -- From Dirty Tricks to Debate Tactics - Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 43:44


    An encore of the Liberals get caught playing dirty tricks, while both parties prepare for this week's debates.

    SMT -- From Dirty Tricks to Debate Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 43:25


    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 cast, or is anything still possible?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 46:55


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

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