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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Hosted by Manscorp Media Services · EN
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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Encore Episode: Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess
1w ago00:50:18Tap to summarizeHow do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau advisor Gerald Butts get together for their Conversation #26. In the program's second segment, they also talk about the importance of debt and deficit as we approach the upcoming federal budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Good Talk -- A New Orange Cloud Descends on the Canada/US Relationship
2w ago00:52:33Tap to summarizeIt's our first Summer of '26 special Good Talk and there's lots to talk about. This week it's wildfires and the smoke they cause, upsetting the Canada/U.S. relationship. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson take a break from their summers to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Moore Butts Encore - Is This Any Way To Run A Country?
2w ago00:45:48Tap to summarizeThe country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers and responsibilities. It's worked for 158 years, but does it still work? Another fascinating Moore-Butts Conversation Encore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Moore-Butts Encore Episode - Making Tough Choices
3w ago00:41:13Tap to summarizeEncore Episode. For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. Now it's tough-choice time again. Is there a better way to deal with situations like this? Just one of the angles faced in today's Moore-Butts Conversation encore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →MOORE BUTTS Encore Episode: Disagree Better - Is That Even Possible?
Jul 100:43:21Tap to summarizeEncore Episode. Society is trying to understand if there is an answer to this dilemma of disagreeing with respect and not hate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Episode 1500 -- Welcome to The Summer of 2026
Jun 2400:46:54Tap to summarizeToday is a big deal for The Bridge. First, it's the 1500th episode of our program/podcast, and second, it's our last show before we begin our summer hiatus. Content-wise, we lead with a special AI report that focuses on the things where AI still can't replace us, the qualities that only we as humans can offer. That and a lot more on our Wednesday End Bits special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Moore Butts - When Is The Right Time For A Leading Politician To Retire?
Jun 2300:47:09Tap to summarizeIt's a very difficult decision to make whether you are a professional athlete or a practising politician. When to retire. How do you decide the time has come for you? That's one of the questions for James Moore and Gerald Butts during their latest "conversation" right here on The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Will The Iran War Ever Be Over?
Jun 2200:43:36Tap to summarizeMondays with Dr. Janice Stein are always a learning experience, and it sure has been since the end of February, with the war in Iran. And in spite of alleged "peace deals," we're still wondering if the conflict will ever end. It's complicated and that's why Dr. Stein is with us again this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Good Talk: Canada Wins - Canada Wins!
Jun 1900:52:32Tap to summarizeSometimes sport can be such a nice distraction. Like last night. Canada's first-ever win in World Cup Soccer. And what a win, 6-0 in front of a home crowd in Vancouver. Nice distraction for the PM, who was in attendance, after what some felt was a bended-knee performance for Donald Trump at the G7 in France. He wasn't alone. What was that all about? Do they still think it pays off? Chantal and Bruce are here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Your Turn - June's Ask Me Anything
Jun 1800:52:30Tap to summarizeThe final AMA before the summer break brings lots of new questions from our listeners about the podcast, journalism, politics, and me. The Random Ranter drops by as well with his last rant before the holidays, and it's his first time exploring the issue of immigration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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