The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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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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Good Talk -- What Really Happened on Stellantis
The Stellantis story is a mess. Who did what to whom, who said what to whom, who promised what to whom? Bruce and Chantal try to sort it out. Plus there's a lot more on this week's Good Talk. Hosted by …
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The Stellantis story is a mess. Who did what to whom, who said what to whom, who promised what to whom? Bruce and Chantal try to sort it out. Plus there's a lot more on this week's Good Talk.
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Is There Life After Death? - A Bridge End Bits Special
End bits are exactly that -- stories that didn't quite make it on air but nevertheless are interesting on their own. Today we look at new research into life after death; apps that fight loneliness; what is the …
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End bits are exactly that -- stories that didn't quite make it on air but nevertheless are interesting on their own. Today we look at new research into life after death; apps that fight loneliness; what is the Gen-Z stare, and more.
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Your Remembrance Day Special
On this Remembrance Day, we move up Your Turn one day and hear your stories about your family's past and how and why you have always made this day special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See …
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On this Remembrance Day, we move up Your Turn one day and hear your stories about your family's past and how and why you have always made this day special.
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Moore Butts -- What Really Happened Last Week?
This is a classic discussion by two political pros trying to understand a fundamental shift in voting patterns. Was it a one-off in the United States last week, or are there lessons for all of us in what …
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This is a classic discussion by two political pros trying to understand a fundamental shift in voting patterns. Was it a one-off in the United States last week, or are there lessons for all of us in what happened? James Moore and Gerald Butts have spent their lives in backroom politics, and they tend to see things we don't.
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Is It A New World After Trump's Resounding Defeat?
How will the world change after the thumping Donald Trump and his Republicans took last week? Or will it change at all? Dr. Janice Stein drops by for her regular Monday conversation, and the topics include …
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How will the world change after the thumping Donald Trump and his Republicans took last week? Or will it change at all? Dr. Janice Stein drops by for her regular Monday conversation, and the topics include Trump, Netanyahu, and Poland (that's right, Poland -- Janice really wants you to follow what's happening there!)
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Good Talk -- Budget, Midterms, and Byelections
It's been quite the week ... starting with six byelection calls, ending with a budget, and in the middle, Donald Trump's party crashes in the U.S. midterms. What does it all mean, and where do things go now? …
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It's been quite the week ... starting with six byelection calls, ending with a budget, and in the middle, Donald Trump's party crashes in the U.S. midterms. What does it all mean, and where do things go now? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here with their thoughts.
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Your Turn on Taxes -- Plus a Special Guest from War Torn Sudan.
It's Budget Day in Ottawa and after all the lofty rhetoric, Canadians will find out what, in real terms, the document means to them. On today's Your Turn, Bridge listeners get their chance to have their say on …
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It's Budget Day in Ottawa and after all the lofty rhetoric, Canadians will find out what, in real terms, the document means to them. On today's Your Turn, Bridge listeners get their chance to have their say on taxes -- are they fair? Lots of comments, plus the Random Ranter, on the US midterms.
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The Emperor Has No Clothes
Donald Trump and his Republicans were crushed last night. Everything changed last night but what will it mean? Our regular guide to the ups and downs of U.S. politics, Keith Boag is with us again on the morning …
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Donald Trump and his Republicans were crushed last night. Everything changed last night but what will it mean? Our regular guide to the ups and downs of U.S. politics, Keith Boag is with us again on the morning after the night before.
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The U.S. Midterms - Will The Democrats Finally Deliver?
Americans are voting by the millions today, and while Donald Trump's name is not on the ballot, his legacy may well be. Rob Russo of The Economist and Althia Raj of The Toronto Star are here to discuss that and …
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Americans are voting by the millions today, and while Donald Trump's name is not on the ballot, his legacy may well be. Rob Russo of The Economist and Althia Raj of The Toronto Star are here to discuss that and more.
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How To Make Canada Secure: Carney's Plan, Can It Work?
Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto joins for her regular Monday discussion. The topic: the new plan for Canada's national security. What is it, and how will it work? Hosted by Simplecast …
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Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto joins for her regular Monday discussion. The topic: the new plan for Canada's national security. What is it, and how will it work?
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Good Talk -- What's Canada's stake in the US Midterms on Tuesday?
Last night Donald Trump cancelled his final weekend rallies in the US midterms. Why? How critical are Tuesday's results to the negotiations with Canada? Are we at yet another turning point in the relationship? …
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Last night Donald Trump cancelled his final weekend rallies in the US midterms. Why? How critical are Tuesday's results to the negotiations with Canada? Are we at yet another turning point in the relationship? Lots of questions for Bruce and Chantal.
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Your Turn -- Ask Me Anything
It's the final Thursday of the month and as we do each month Your Turn becomes an "Ask Me Anything" session. Your questions about how we do the show and anything else came in and this is my chance to try to …
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It's the final Thursday of the month and as we do each month Your Turn becomes an "Ask Me Anything" session. Your questions about how we do the show and anything else came in and this is my chance to try to answer them.
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A Noble Profession -- Why Our Teachers Should be Admired Not Ridiculed
The third book by the writing team of Bulgutch and Mansbridge comes out next week and today a preview. My friend and colleague Mark Bulgutch is my guest as we discuss our new book, how it came about, how we …
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The third book by the writing team of Bulgutch and Mansbridge comes out next week and today a preview. My friend and colleague Mark Bulgutch is my guest as we discuss our new book, how it came about, how we wrote it, and what it tells us about Canadian teachers.
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Moore Butts -- Alberta and BC: What's the Impact on Canada?
How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and senior liberal strategist Gerald Butts with another of their …
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How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and senior liberal strategist Gerald Butts with another of their conversations.
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Elon Musk and His Power -- Should Canada Be Worried?
Elon Musk has shown his clout with his Starlink and Starshield Satellite systems in Ukraine, so the question is, could he do the same in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto …
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Elon Musk has shown his clout with his Starlink and Starshield Satellite systems in Ukraine, so the question is, could he do the same in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto is here for her regular Monday conversation.
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Good Talk -- Playing Hardball and Pointing Fingers.
Lots of finger-pointing as the week comes to an end -- Danielle Smith tells separatists to get out of her party and Pete Hoekstra tells Canadians to stop interfering with Washington politics. Quite the week for …
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Lots of finger-pointing as the week comes to an end -- Danielle Smith tells separatists to get out of her party and Pete Hoekstra tells Canadians to stop interfering with Washington politics. Quite the week for Chantal and Bruce to sum things up on this week's Good Talk.
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Your Turn -- How Books Have Changed Your Life
If this week has proven anything its that Bridge listeners are book readers. Big-time book readers. Also today, the Random Ranter gets his say on the Alberta referendum, and he doesn't hold back. Hosted by …
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If this week has proven anything its that Bridge listeners are book readers. Big-time book readers. Also today, the Random Ranter gets his say on the Alberta referendum, and he doesn't hold back.
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100 Questions with No Answers...Yet!
It's a Wednesday End Bits special. The NY Times has a fascinating piece titled 100 Questions that can't be answered -- yet. We'll review some of them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See …
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It's a Wednesday End Bits special. The NY Times has a fascinating piece titled 100 Questions that can't be answered -- yet. We'll review some of them.
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Reporter's Notebook: Albertans Reject Separation, But...
The votes are still being counted, but it's clear Albertans, in large numbers, favour remaining in Canada over a second referendum on separation. Althia Raj and Rob Russo discuss how Ottawa is likely to respond …
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The votes are still being counted, but it's clear Albertans, in large numbers, favour remaining in Canada over a second referendum on separation. Althia Raj and Rob Russo discuss how Ottawa is likely to respond to what some might argue is a mixed message.
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Putin Owns Trump -- Again
This could become a weekly series. Dr. Janice Stein again this week talks about how Russian leader Vladimir Putin somehow convinces Donald Trump to waive sanctions against his country. We'll deal with that …
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This could become a weekly series. Dr. Janice Stein again this week talks about how Russian leader Vladimir Putin somehow convinces Donald Trump to waive sanctions against his country. We'll deal with that, plus what's behind the widespread riots in France.
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Good Talk -- "Vote Like Canada Depends On It"
The referendum about referendums is just days away in Alberta, and Mark Carney is pulling out all the stops. There are ten questions on the ballot, not just one, and the results could have a big impact not just …
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The referendum about referendums is just days away in Alberta, and Mark Carney is pulling out all the stops. There are ten questions on the ballot, not just one, and the results could have a big impact not just on Alberta, but on Canada as well. Bruce and Chantal with their thoughts on that, plus the latest shot from the ever thoughtful US Ambassador to Canada.
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Your Turn: Habits and How To Break Them
The topic this week is about habits and how to break them. The most common habit that people have wanted to break over the last fifty years is almost certainly smoking and that was often mentioned this week …
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The topic this week is about habits and how to break them. The most common habit that people have wanted to break over the last fifty years is almost certainly smoking and that was often mentioned this week. But there were more. Also this week, the Random Ranter with his latest rant about Donald Trump.
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What Does Putin Have On Trump? Seriously, What Does He Have?
As Thanksgiving fell on Monday this week, Dr. Janice Stein joins us for her regular weekly conversation on Wednesday this week. The topic is all about Donald Trump's claim that he arranged a ceasefire between …
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As Thanksgiving fell on Monday this week, Dr. Janice Stein joins us for her regular weekly conversation on Wednesday this week. The topic is all about Donald Trump's claim that he arranged a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia...a ceasefire neither country says they were aware of.
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Moore-Butts: How To Deal With Political Stress
I received a number of letters this week from loyal Bridge listeners and viewers on two topics worth exploring. From Albertans worried about being "stressed out" by the referendum in their province and what it …
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I received a number of letters this week from loyal Bridge listeners and viewers on two topics worth exploring. From Albertans worried about being "stressed out" by the referendum in their province and what it may mean for them and the country. And from British Columbians with related concerns about the upcoming BC election and the impact it may have on the rest of Canada.
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Good Talk Encore: Should Canada Care What Elon Musk Says?
Encore Episode. The richest man in the world says Alberta and Saskatchewan should pick up their stuff and get out of Canada, presumably to join the United States. It's been quite a week on all that, and Bruce …
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Encore Episode. The richest man in the world says Alberta and Saskatchewan should pick up their stuff and get out of Canada, presumably to join the United States. It's been quite a week on all that, and Bruce and Chantal are here to discuss.
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Good Talk: Should Canada Care What Elon Musk Says?
The richest man in the world says Alberta and Saskatchewan should pick up their stuff and get out of Canada, presumably to join the United States. Bruce and Chantal are here to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an …
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The richest man in the world says Alberta and Saskatchewan should pick up their stuff and get out of Canada, presumably to join the United States. Bruce and Chantal are here to discuss.
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Your Turn: Spring Forward and Fall Back or Forget About It!
The annual clock change that most Canadians have done for almost a century may be slowly coming to an end. How do you feel about that?That was the question this week for our listeners, and as usual, they …
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The annual clock change that most Canadians have done for almost a century may be slowly coming to an end. How do you feel about that?That was the question this week for our listeners, and as usual, they delivered a range of answers.
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A Wednesday End Bits Special -- Could Bach Be Your Solution to Better Health?
If you have high blood pressure, have you tried Bach? Or Beethoven, or Pavarotti? Maybe you should, say researchers. That story and more on your Wednesday End Bits special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz …
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If you have high blood pressure, have you tried Bach? Or Beethoven, or Pavarotti? Maybe you should, say researchers. That story and more on your Wednesday End Bits special.
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Reporter's Notebook -- The Morning After: Is Team Canada Still United?
The PQ win the Quebec election with a promise to call a referendum at some point in their mandate. What does this do to Canada's united approach against Donald Trump? Rob Russo and Althia Raj are here to …
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The PQ win the Quebec election with a promise to call a referendum at some point in their mandate. What does this do to Canada's united approach against Donald Trump? Rob Russo and Althia Raj are here to discuss.
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The Rules of War -- Do They Matter Any More?
Zelenskyy of Ukraine says Putin of Russia has told his military leaders to ignore the "rules of war". If that's true what does it mean and what could happen as a result? Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at …
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Zelenskyy of Ukraine says Putin of Russia has told his military leaders to ignore the "rules of war". If that's true what does it mean and what could happen as a result? Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto is here with her latest Monday analysis of our changing world, with today's focus on the Ukraine War.
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