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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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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The US-Iran Deal - What Was Really Accomplished?
A deal is a deal, but what kind of deal was this? Did Donald Trump accomplish anything in his nearly four-month war with Iran? Dr. Janice Stein is her...
Good Talk - Let's Call It The G6, Forget About Trump
Lots of good talk on Good Talk this week, starting with Chantal and Bruce on Mark Carney's trip to Paris today and his talks with Emmanuel Macron. Fr...
Your Turn - How Do You Feel About The World Cup?
I wasn't sure when we asked this question just how many respondents we'd get. The World Cup of Soccer (Football) is being played in Canada, Mexico and...
Why The Grandchild-Grandparent Relationship Can Be So Valuable
It's an End Bits Wednesday and some good ones again today. The battle over orange juice - is it good for you or not? And the one in our headline which...
Moore-Butts - Managing a Caucus - How To Spot Problems?
Apparently, some in Mark Carney's caucus don't like the way their leader treats them. He "yells at us" claims one. If these stories are true, does thi...
Why Is Israel Stepping Up Its Spying On The United States?
Israel has always spied on the U.S., and the reverse is true as well. But there are claims that the spying has stepped up; the question is, why? Dr. J...
Good Talk - What Should We Learn From The CBS "60 Minutes" Disaster?
First up this week, Prime Minister Carney summed up a critical week in the Canada-US trade discussions with the phrase, "some progress." So what does...
Your Turn - Your Identity
How do you define yourself? How do you self-identify? That's the question this week, along with the Random Ranter who goes after a regular target of h...
If Sweden Is Smoke-Free, What's Canada?
It's an End Bits Wednesday, and leading the program today is a follow-up to the story about Sweden declaring itself smoke-free. If that's the case, wh...
Reporter's Notebook - Raj and Russo on Canada/Us and Much More
Althia Raj and Rob Russo share what they're hearing on everything from Dominic LeBlanc's visit to Washington and what it says about Canada's latest st...
Remembering D-Day While Waiting For The War To End In Iran
We start our weekly Monday conversation with Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto, with another segment on the war in Iran...
Good Talk: How To Judge Carney's MAGA Line in New York
How do you MAGA - Make America Great Again? According to Mark Carney, the answer is, MCS, Make Canada Strong. That was part of the message the PM gave...
Your Turn - Ask Me Anything
The last week of the month means it's an "ask me anything" Thursday, and once again, lots of questions from across the country. Questions about journa...
Why Do Mosquitoes Bite You And Not Your Friend?
It's a Wednesday End Bits Special, and that means some news you can use. Especially as we all get ready for summer, this little nugget about mosquitoe...
Moore-Butts: Is This An Audition For The Hockey Night Panel?
To be clear, both James Moore and Gerald Butts are die-hard hockey fans - James for the Canucks, Gerry for the Habs. Like hockey fans across the count...
How Trump Lost His War And Is Pretending He Won
Donald Trump is not a good liar. Everyone knows when he lies, and it's not a good look. It's a Monday on The Bridge, and Dr. Janice Stein is here to g...
Good Talk Alberta - So Much For A Clear Question Leading To A Clear Decision
As weeks go by, this couldn't have been worse for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith It's one thing to get in a fight with Ottawa, even a neighbouring Pre...
Your Turn -- Your Superstition
After months of heavy-duty Your Turns, time for something a little lighter this week. Do you believe in superstitions, and if so, what's your own supe...
Reporter's Notebook -- Kathleen Petty and The Real Alberta Story
The host of West of Centre, friend and colleague Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary. There is so much happening in Alberta these days and almost all...
When Is A Ceasefire Actually a Cease Fire?
In the past week, there were ceasefires announced in Russia/Ukraine, Iran and Lebanon. But did that stop the fighting in any of those locations? Dr. J...
Good Talk Encore -- If This Is The Price Of Becoming An Energy Superpower, Is It Too High?
Encore Episode. Mark Carney says Canada can become an energy superpower, given its potential in oil, gas, electricity, solar, and wind. But as we are...
Good Talk -- If This Is The Price Of Becoming An Energy Superpower, Is It Too High?
Mark Carney says Canada can become an energy superpower, given its potential in oil, gas, electricity, solar, and wind. But as we are seeing now, to g...
Your Turn -- Yay or Nay To High Speed Rail
There's a multibillion-dollar plan for high-speed rail in central Canada, and it's facing stiff opposition from many of those who would be affected lo...
How AI Keeps Changing The Classroom
It didn't take teachers long to realize how some students were doing their essays at home by using AI - things were just a little too perfect. So, the...
Moore/Butts -- Is Jason Kenney Crying Wolf?
The former Alberta Premier wants Canadians to wake up and realize they have to speak out to show Albertans that being in Canada matters. Is he right a...
Who To Believe -- Iran or the United States?
The question above seems almost ridiculous, that we would even consider believing the world's worst terrorist government before believing the country...
Good Talk -- Do Canadians Care About Alberta?
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federalist side is dragging its feet in organizing for a likely referendum on separation in Alberta. The...
Your Turn - Volunteerism, What You Do and Why You Do It
Inspired by one of our listeners to ask this question, we were rewarded with an incredible deluge of letters that inspired us and, in so many ways, te...
Infants and Digital Screens -- A Shocking Report
It's an end bits Wednesday special and the lead item really is shocking. A new study shows that some infants are using screens up to eight hours a day...
Is Carney Leading a Post-America World?
Watching US television today after yesterday's European summit has left some commentators asking about a major Canadian role in a post-America world....
The U.S. Versus Germany, And Why The Rest of Us Should Be Worried.
After the German leader criticizes the U.S. over Iran, Donald Trump starts pulling thousands of American troops out of Germany. So what should we make...
Good Talk - It's My Way, Not Your Way Buddy! Carney's Round Two with Jamil Jivani, But Is It Working?
The message from Mark Carney to Conservative MP Jamil Jivani was very clear -- there's only one player on the Canadian team negotiating with the US an...
Your Turn - April's Ask Me Anything
This month's Ask Me Anything program focuses on your questions on everything from challenging interviews, to challenging competition. Plus our regular...
A New Caution About AI Health Advice
It's an End Bit Wednesday special with a series of news you can use stories: from a new caution on health advice originating from AI, to a two-minute...
Moore-Butts: Do Advisory Councils Make A Difference Or Are They Just Show?
Amid much fanfare the government announced last week that it has established a new advisory council on trade with emphasis on the challenging situatio...
Is The Iran War Over If The Fighting Is Over?
The Iran War enters its ninth week, but the fighting has been over for a while. Does that mean the war is over? Dr. Janice Stein is with us as she alw...
Good Talk - Has Mark Carney Had It With U.S. Trade Tactics and Insults?
The Prime Minister keeps his cool in public, but he's said to sometimes lose that cool in private. This week we saw him come close to bluntly telling...
Your Turn -- What Worries You Most These Days?
There's a lot to worry about these days but this week we ask you to be specific. What worries you most is the question. Once again you weren't shy wit...
Will Chinese Made Cars Soon Overtake Our Highways?
It's an end-bits Wednesday and some great little stories to tell. Starting with some articles about how Chinese vehicles could soon be overtaking our...
Dueling Videos -- Carney and Poilievre Take Their Battle To YouTube
YouTube is now the pre-eminent TV channel for those watching television. And now it also stars the latest attempts by both Mark Carney and Pierre Poil...