The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 3rd. They’re back! James Moore and Gerald Butts are back by popular demand. The two experienced political observers drop their partisan positions (or sure try) to give us their take. This time the conversation is about what happens and what needs to happen inside a party when a new leader takes power.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 24th. Kathleen Petty joins us from Calgary to talk about the new Alberta Premier and Dr Isaac Bogoch calls in from his hospital job to talk about where things really stand on the latest Covid wave.  Plus, some "Good Housekeeping" tips on pumpkin carving.  Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 16th. A different kind of year-ender as Bruce and Chantal focus on how 2022 may have changed our sense of democracy, leadership and country.  And yes, we'll still have the predictable best this and that of '22 but we wanted to use most of our time to discuss some of the big issues that make Canada, Canada! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 10th. Some truly wonderful and sometimes emotional letters from you, listeners to The Bridge, about what Remembrance Day means to you.  Even the Random Ranter gets in on the act with his thoughts.  It's a special show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 21st. With the holiday season unfolding in front of us, these are the busiest days for the book-buying business.  The man who used to be the most powerful person in the publishing world, Brad Martin, joins us to talk about the ins and outs of his business.  Also a fabulous story about political opponents who show how things should happen.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 14th. Pierre Poilievre's first meeting with the media didn't go that well for either Poilievre or the media.  What should be taken from the encounter?  And can anyone win the political long game by attacking the media? And what would an SMT be without a little Donald Trump? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 19h. The long goodbye for Queen Elizabeth is over with her body now on its way to its final resting place at Windsor Castle.  The end of an historic ten-day period since her passing.  Today the Bridge deals with that with Andrew MacDougall joining us from London.  But today's program also deals with issues surrounding journalism and its coverage of politicians. Andrew, a former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Stephen Harper helps us on that too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 A different kind of year-ender as Bruce and Chantal focus on how 2022 may have changed our sense of democracy, leadership and country.  And yes, we'll still have the predictable best this and that of '22 but we wanted to use most of our time to discuss some of the big issues that make Canada, Canada! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Its year-end time both for you through Your Turn and through the Random Ranter.   And this is a very different Ranter, so get ready! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce’s take on the by election outcome versus the reality of national opinion.  Also should the first ministers sit down on camera and do battle on health care?  And farewell to Jim Carr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.