The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge A Wednesday End Bits Special
Nov 19, 2025
Discover why too much coffee can be a driving hazard, leading to poor decisions and slow reactions. Learn effective strategies to reduce salt intake, including using umami ingredients and potassium salt. Explore Denmark's controversial plan to restrict social media for kids under 15 and the challenges of enforcement. Plus, find out the top trending puppy and kitten names in Canada, with some quirky provincial favorites like Gemma and Pickle. It's a delightful mix of fun and informative insights!
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Long Coffee-Fueled Drives In Youth
- Peter Mansbridge recounts long late-night drives fueled by coffee during his youth driving from Prince Albert to Portage la Prairie.
- He links that era's caffeine habit to the kinds of risky driving behaviors discussed later in the show.
Too Much Caffeine Harms Driving Performance
- Excessive caffeine can impair drivers by causing poor decisions, tremors, slowed reactions, and visual disturbances.
- The Loughborough University study linked heavy coffee and energy drink use in lorry drivers to more crashes and poorer general health.
Denmark Moves To Limit Youth Social Media
- Denmark proposed banning social media for under-15s to shield children from harmful content and commercial pressure.
- Enforcement remains a key challenge and lawmakers plan months of work to avoid tech-company loopholes.
