The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

When Brian Mulroney passed last week so did an era in Canadian politics. But did some of the lessons of leadership that he possessed carry on to new generations of leadership? Conservative James Moore and Liberal Gerald Butts carry on their non partisan conversations on The Bridge, started in 2022, this week with the Mulroney legacy as the topic.  

For the first time since Oct 7, a split is open and obvious in the Israeli war cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Benny Gantz is heading to meetings in Washington against his prime minister's wishes raising questions about Israeli government solidarity and what it means to the situation on the ground in Gaza. All this while a new temporary truce seems imminent. Janice Stein gives us her take on the situation.

Exploring the impactful legacy of Brian Mulroney in Canadian politics, his charisma, bold decision-making style, and personal connections. Delving into his leadership, policies, and flaws, revealing his lasting influence and unique ability to connect with individuals post his time in office.

The question this week was this: Name the one thing you would do to improve health care in Canada". You obviously care about this issue as most research shows health care is one of the top items bothering Canadians, and your letters show that you have ideas for solutions.  Lots of ideas.  Plus the Random Ranter has the issue that's on his mind this week.

When the longtime CBC news anchor began his career as a reporter in the early 1970's, giving people the news was among the most trusted and important occupations in the country. When he retired in 2017, it was the era of "fake news", as trust in the media was at an all-time low. Seven years later, it's even lower than that.So what happened? Did the media lose people's trust? Did the internet do it for them? How does a legendary face of Canadian news grapple with the fact that, if he were in the chair today, less than half of Canadians would trust the news he delivered? Can anything be done to fix it? Or is it already too late?GUEST: Peter Mansbridge, former anchor of CBC's The National, host of The Bridge podcast

The podcast covers the unexpected early start of fire season in different parts of the country, the impact of climate change on water resources and agriculture, challenges in transitioning industries to address energy needs, the importance of quality journalism in climate change discussions, and highlights Canada's top adventures and healthcare questions.

They've been going on for months now, but what's really happening inside the Gaza Peace Talks and are things close to resolution. We've been here before but never clinched a deal. Could this be different? Janice Stein is with us for her regular Monday briefing.  Plus we reveal our question of the week!

This podcast discusses the controversies and dynamics within the Liberal party, including a social media post about the lobster trade and strategies to regain public support. It also delves into conservative political tactics, the Ukraine conflict's impact on Canadian politics, and speculations about a prominent political figure's potential resignation.

Listeners share concerns about global issues, Canada's role in international affairs, and worries about the upcoming election. Topics also include the importance of domestic ammunition production, transportation options, carbon dioxide levels, and financial challenges in communities.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 2nd. Watergate and Richard Nixon brought him fame, and fifty years later Bob Woodward is still doing the journalism that is chasing another U.S. President.  A wide-ranging interview to kick off another year of The Bridge -- Woodward's take on everything from Donald Trump to the state of the media.