The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Janice Stein, Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs, shares her insights from recent travels to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. She discusses how these nations are navigating the complexities brought on by Trump 2.0, including Japan's calm demeanor, South Korea's democratic concerns, and Taiwan's proactive stance amid geopolitical tensions. The conversation also explores U.S.-Ukraine relations, Canada's vulnerabilities in the global order, and the broader implications for international diplomacy and economics.

Blaming the media is a common tactic when you feel your competition is getting better coverage than you are.  Is that why some Conservatives are saying Mark Carney is getting a free pass from the media in his campaign for the Liberal leadership?  

The question is simple, "if you were writing to an American friend, what would you say about the current situation between our two countries?"

While Canada is being beaten up, and its sovereignty questioned, both by Donald Trump, what are our friends and allies saying? Anything? Why the silence? 

The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer?

An encore of that's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter.

While Canada is being beaten up & its sovereignty questioned by Trump,  what are our friends and allies saying? 

The Random Ranter is here for his weekly rant -- this week his latest on the Donald Trump situation

An encore of Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada. 

 Also, a feature interview with Jack Wang on his new WW2 novel, The Riveter.