

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Manscorp Media Services
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com
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Jun 20, 2022 • 47min
A Consumer's Guide to Fighting Inflation
Preet Banerjee is in the house today. One of the country's leading personal financial advisors drops by to help demystify living in a period of rising inflation. From housing to gas to food, what's the best way to handle the situation -- Preet offers some suggestions. Plus some interesting new stats on trust in the media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 17, 2022 • 52min
Good Talk -- Are The Liberals Out of Gas?
After hinting the Liberal's solution for inflation would be in a speech by the finance minister yesterday, observers were left disappointed. Are the Liberals out of ideas and adrift? Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo (filling in this week for Bruce Anderson) have their thoughts on that, plus some analysis on Pierre Poilievre and things Conservative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 2022 • 47min
Your Turn -- Conspiracies Anyone?
It's Your Turn with letters about everything from aging to conspiracy theories. Your thoughts, comments and ideas about the issues of the day. And as always, you don't hold back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 2022 • 44min
SMT - How a Lack of Trust in Media and Government Relates to the Growth of Conspiracy Theories
Bruce Anderson has the results of some new data on the relationship between people's trust, or lack of it, in media and government, and how it connects to the rapid growth in conspiracy theories. Some of the data is shocking. Plus some new thoughts on the unfolding story of the final days of the Trump administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 2022 • 45min
A Critical Moment for the War in Ukraine
Our regular Tuesday check-in with veteran correspondent Brian Stewart about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Brian sees things in a critical and dire moment for Ukraine as the balance seems to have tipped in Russia's favour. Also today, the challenge of aging, and some opening thoughts on two days of the January 6th committee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 13, 2022 • 44min
Lisa Raitt On The Bridge
The former deputy leader of the CPC on the leadership race and what to believe and what not to believe. And, her up-close candid assessment of Pierre Poilievre. Plus some Monday Notes on everything from the accuracy of Covid case counts, to some secrets of your fast food delivery people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 10, 2022 • 52min
Good Talk -- A Mixed Bag Today -- Jan 6, Emergencies Act, and Pierre Poilievre.
The finger of blame was pointed directly at Donald Trump last night for the January 6, 2021 insurrection on Capitol Hill. Chantal and Bruce with their take on whether that blame will become the accepted truth. Also the latest on the investigation into the use of the Emergencies Act in Ottawa, and can Pierre Poilievre be caught by his rivals for the Conservative leadership? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 2022 • 43min
Your Turn - Guns, Airports, Leadership and More
Our weekly collection of your thoughts about some of the pressing issues of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 8, 2022 • 42min
SMT - What's With Low Voter Turnouts?
Voter turnout -- it's not just an Ontario issue. Bruce Anderson brings the SMT lens to this story. Also, tomorrow is the start of the prime time January 6th committee hearings -- what to expect? And Boris Johnson -- can he service? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 7, 2022 • 42min
"This story isn't under-reported, it's under-appreciated."
Brian Stewart on the potential of a global famine because of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Plus, everything from high gasoline prices to the width of airline seats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


