The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving?
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Oct 9, 2025 As Thanksgiving approaches, listeners share heartfelt reflections on gratitude. They express appreciation for everyday heroes, from volunteers to healthcare workers. Stories highlight pride in Canadian identity and the beauty of local landscapes. Many celebrate family connections, personal recovery journeys, and civic stability amid global uncertainties. Humorous anecdotes also emerge, along with thanks for the joys of podcasting and community service. The spirit of thankfulness shines through, showcasing resilience and hope in challenging times.
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Thanksgiving Framing Amid Hard Times
- Peter Mansbridge frames the episode around Thanksgiving and gratitude amid difficult times.
- He sets a tone that thankfulness persists despite global and local challenges.
Listeners Share Personal Thanks
- Yvonne Clifford and others share personal reasons for gratitude, from scientists to family and nature.
- These brief letters illustrate diverse, heartfelt sources of thankfulness across Canada.
Gratitude For Civic Participation
- Many letters highlight civic engagement and volunteerism as central to Canadian democracy and community.
- This underscores gratitude for grassroots participation sustaining public life.