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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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00:40:42

A Wednesday Endbits Special

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/09/03

One of our loyal listeners wrote in the other day suggesting that instead of our regular Wednesday encore episode that we try a program just of endbits. Enbits have been a popular part of our program over the last few years to fill out shorter programs. So, maybe once a month might be possible as a program on its own? Interesting idea so we decided why not?

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00:45:07

Is It Even Possible To Negotiate With Donald Trump?

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/09/02

The first Moore Butts conversation of the new season is the 22nd in our series of going behind the doors of political intrigue. In this case, the discussion centres around the negotiations that have to take place if anyone is going to make a trade deal with the US President. Gerald Butts is Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary who was in the room when Canada and Trump hammered out a new trade deal in 2018. James Moore is a former Harper-era cabinet minister, and as always, has thoughts on

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00:47:15

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

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/09/01

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.

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00:52:30

Good Talk -- Is A New Canada Dawning or Sputtering?

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2025/08/29

Four months and a day since the election and the summer ends with signs that the Carney government is moving on some of its major agenda promises. Or is it? That's the line item for Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson on this our final summer special before our new season begins next week.

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00:42:58

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

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2025/08/27

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 27th. 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. How to hit the ground running is the focus of this latest episode of the Moore Butts conversations -- this is #21. Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former principal secretary to a prime minister, Gerald Butts give their thoughts.

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00:40:14

What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now?...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/08/20

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

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00:41:31

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

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2025/08/13

Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on November 26th. Ottawa has been studying whether Canada should purchase up to a dozen submarines to help protect Canada's Arctic. It's a program that would cost dozens of billions of dollars. Is it worth it? What is the history of subs in the Arctic? Who's been there, and who hasn't? The answers may surprise you. Our guest is historian and author, Professor Adam Lajeunesse of ST FX University in Nova Scotia.

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00:42:04

Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/08/06

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 22nd. Sudan's crisis continues but the world looks away. Why? Dr Samantha Nutt from War Child joins us once again to talk about her overseas travels to some of the planet's most difficult spots. Today, her focus is on Sudan and Afghanistan, both countries she has travelled to this year. This is an important conversation and one many of you have been calling for.

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00:52:27

GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1 - Encore

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/07/30

Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on July 25th. The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least they are staying away from the U.S. in this summer of 2025. This doesn't look like a one off, it could become generational. The deadline for a new trade deal between Canada and the U.S. is one week from today, what are the chances? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here for our first of the summer's Good Talk specials.

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00:52:29

GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/07/25

The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least they are staying away from the U.S. in this summer of 2025. This doesn't look like a one off, it could become generational. The deadline for a new trade deal between Canada and the U.S. is one week from today, what are the chances? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here for our first of the summer's Good Talk specials.

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00:45:35

Moore Butts Conversation -- Does Elon Musk Have The...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/07/23

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 18th. The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer? James Moore, the former Conservative cabinet minister. Gerald Butts, the former Liberal top strategist, get back together on their long running series here on The Bridge to tackle this question.

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00:47:22

Moore Butts Conversation #18 -- Advice for The Rocky...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/07/16

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 6th. We are living in strange political times where advice is critical. So who better to get it from than the two political pros who visit the Bridge regularly. And today its advice with a twist from former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Liberal senior strategist Gerald Butts. The twist? Their advice for their political foes -- James for the Liberals, Gerry for the Conservatives.

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00:42:32

Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/07/09

Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on September 30th. Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insider Gerald Butts get together for another of their popular conversations. This time the issue is the current minority Parliament and whether it can survive much longer. They are very blunt about that question!

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00:47:34

Moore Butts #16 - What Do Politicians Really Think of...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/07/02

An encore of today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters.

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00:54:19

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

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/06/25

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.

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00:53:39

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

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/06/20

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.

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00:47:19

Your Turn -- What Are Your Summer Plans?

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/06/19

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.

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00:39:54

What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now?...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/06/18

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

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00:43:16

SMT -- The G7 As Trump Leaves Early

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/06/17

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

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00:44:43

Israel & Iran Attack Each Other, the World Pauses &...

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge ·

2025/06/16

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?

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