The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Feb 21, 2020 • 25min

Truth Matters - It's All That Matters

How a two day trip to southwestern Alberta this week reminded me about the importance of truth. 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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Feb 14, 2020 • 27min

To Come Home or Not To Come Home - That Is The Question.

With the country in rail turmoil, with indigenous protestors blocking traffic, what's a globe trotting prime minister to do? He's getting lots of advice, but what should he do? And, another milestone for social media, breaking convention and setting the law. Should it? 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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Feb 7, 2020 • 26min

Can you "Impeach" a Prime Minister?

Another wild week in the US and because of it, a "bridge" listener writes to themansbridgepodcast@gmail.com to ask what, if any, process exists to force the resignation of a prime minister? And with the Oscars just days away, more about "1917", with a very personal story to tell. 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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Jan 31, 2020 • 28min

Now that America seems to have a "monarchy", what name should the "king" use?

I swore I wouldn't watch the US Senate trial because we all know how it will turn out. I was wrong. Not about the outcome, but about watching it. Why? It's complicated.And how about this for a podcast series idea: So you want to be a Prime Minister? 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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Jan 24, 2020 • 27min

The 48 Hours That Might Make Peter MacKay Leader Of The Conservatives.

What really happened to lead three of the top five leadership contenders for the CPC to drop out of the race, leaving Peter MacKay as the most likely winner at this point. It's intriguing and no one seems to know exactly what happened -- all in 48 hours, Plus a "bridge" first -- a movie review. 1917 - I loved it, will you? 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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Jan 17, 2020 • 25min

Three Leaders (Maybe) and a Funeral

A week which for me came down to a few hours in St John's Newfoundland and Labrador when the country said goodbye to the late, great John Crosby. Looking at the faces in the crowd was a story in itself. And two important letters in the Mailbag! 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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Jan 10, 2020 • 23min

Trained Seals on Parade

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Jan 3, 2020 • 30min

"the bridge" - Wagging The Dog? .... And, Remembering Taliban Jack.

Something for everyone here, from Trump, to Iraq, to Iran, to why Canadian political parties keep being forecast to die, but don't. And then how, one issue at least, Jack Layton was so right and so many others were so wrong. Enjoy. 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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Dec 27, 2019 • 11min

Would you believe Justin (not that one) and Auston (yes than one)

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Dec 20, 2019 • 22min

"the bridge" holiday episode -- The end of "last minute shopping"; and, dealing with "Ok Boomer"!

For years I tweeted "last minute shopping" on Twitter -- not this year. Here's why.And I finally had the "Ok Boomer" line dropped on me -- here's what happened and how you can have fun with it too. 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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