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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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00:52:29

Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline

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2025/10/03

Everyone knew this was coming, but now we are here. It's the great pipeline battle playing out between Ottawa and Alberta, and between Alberta and BC. What's at stake? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss this and what it means for Mark Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of the country. And, Donald Trump's "war within" makes the discussion as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:47:59

Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada

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2025/10/02

What is your view on gun control in Canada? A variety of answers, with a variety of perspectives, from coast-to-coast-to-coast highlight this week on Your Turn, with guest host Will Mansbridge. Plus the Random Ranter is back taking on Trump. 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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00:43:40

Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices

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2025/10/01

For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. But those choices were delayed or postponed. 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 episode of Moore-Butts Conversation #24. 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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00:47:54

Two Authors, Two Great Books - Encore

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2025/09/30

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. We're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former colleagues of mine .... former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on his new book, On The Ground; and former CBC field producer Halina St. James on her remarkable book, The Golden Daughter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and

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00:46:24

Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza?

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2025/09/29

The former British Prime Minister isn't talked of much anymore but he may become the key to peace in Gaza. He's well liked by Palestinian leaders, by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, and by Donald Trump. A meeting at the White House this afternoon may lead to Blair's entry into the equation. Dr Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair and how this may actually lead to something everyone can embrace. That and more on today's episode of The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:52:29

Good Talk: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It...

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2025/09/26

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada was in Banff yesterday for what turned out to be a tense conversation with former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson. The ambassador, a seasoned American politician, and Robertson, no stranger to Canada-U.S. relations, went at it over some of the things that have been said between the two countries this year. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have lots to say about it all, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our

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00:47:56

Your Turn -- Are You Worried About The Long Term...

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2025/09/25

We've spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada, so this week we look south and ask about the U.S. future. Once again, the emails came flooding in from across the country. Also this week the Random Ranter on the issue of "outrage" and why it has become so popular. 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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00:47:17

Two Authors, Two Great Books - A Wednesday Special

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2025/09/24

No encore this week; instead, we're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former colleagues of mine .... former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on his new book, On The Ground; and former CBC field producer Halina St. James on her remarkable book, The Golden Daughter. 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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00:44:23

Reporter's Notebook: Who's The Most...

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2025/09/23

There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney's cabinet, but who, aside from Carney himself, is the most powerful, the most influential? That's one of the questions up for discussion this week on Reporter's Notebook with Althia Raj and Rob Russo. The upcoming budget and the PM's trip to the United Nations are also on the agenda. 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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00:44:43

Canada Recognizes Palestine -- What Difference Will...

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2025/09/22

Three major issues for Dr Janice Stein today on her regular Monday foreign affairs conversation. What difference, if any, will Canada's recognition of Palestine make? Why the increase in public support of the extreme right in Britain? And Canada is about to spend billions of dollars on defence expenditures -- are we buying the right things? 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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00:52:28

Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump...

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2025/09/19

Keir Starmer with help from the royals sucked up to Donald Trump this week in a big way. Does that work? Is there something for Canada to learn? Plus, you never want to lose a senior cabinet minister, unless. Unless you think you are better off without that person. What is the case with Chrystia Freeland? And, Jimmy Kimmel. There's a lot in today's Good Talk with Chantal Hebert, and sitting in for Bruce Anderson this week, former Harper Communications Director, Andrew MacDougall, in London. Hosted

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00:49:39

Your Turn - Is Social Media A Cancer?

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2025/09/18

Social media was a much heralded community sharing experience at its inception, but is it still so? It's this week's question and answers came from across the country. Views are divided, and both sides present strong arguments for their opinions. Plus, the Random Ranter drops by with his latest rant -- this time on Jimmy Kimmel's departure from ABC. 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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00:44:12

Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is...

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2025/09/17

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 1st. Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like it before. Donald Trump wants a Nobel prize and he's not shy about pushing for one. As The Bridge kicks off season six, our regular Monday contributor, Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto makes her view known on that, Ukraine, Russia, China and the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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00:44:00

MOORE BUTTS #23: Disagree Better -- Is That Even...

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2025/09/16

After a week of soul searching in the United States and beyond, James Moore and Gerry Butts take on the question of how to "disagree better". Society is trying to understand if there is an answer to this dilemma of disagreeing with respect and not hate. In the 23rd of their conversations on The Bridge, two top political minds, from different parties, look for a way of achieving non-partisan talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and

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00:49:43

Russia and Poland -- Is A Dark History Repeating?

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2025/09/15

The Second World War began after Germany and Russia invaded Poland. Last week, Russia invaded Poland again in a story that made headlines in North America, but for only 24 hours. We know why the story was eclipsed, but should we revisit? Dr Janice Stein joins us for her regular Monday episode on this and more. 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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00:52:32

Good Talk - Danielle Smith on Mark Carney - Best...

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2025/09/12

Five projects, two in BC, one in Saskatchewan, one in Ontario and one in Quebec headline Mark Carney's initial nation building push. Surprisingly perhaps, the list got a big thumbs up from Alberta's premier. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss that and much more.

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00:49:19

Your Turn - Has Carney Retreated From His Campaign...

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2025/09/11

During the April election campaign, Mark Carney dropped a lot of hints and some promises about what he would do if Canadians gave him their vote. The question this week, is Carney retreating? You had lots to say. And the Random Ranter drops by with another of his takes on AI.

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00:48:38

Encore: Truth and Disinformation.

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/09/10

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

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00:49:47

The Debut of Raj and Russo, The Reporter's Notebook

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2025/09/09

Althia Raj and Rob Russo work the halls and corridors of Parliament Hill every day that the House of Commons is in session. Althia is a senior columnist with the Toronto Star, Rob is the Canadian correspondent for The Economist. They'll alternate Tuesdays with the Moore-Butts Conversations.

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00:47:01

Is Trump's Venezuela Mission A Wag The Dog?

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2025/09/08

Some key elements of the United States military are assembling in force off Venezuela. Is this a real operation or a distraction? A "wag the dog?" Dr. Janice Stein starts with that on her regular Monday conversation on The Bridge.

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