The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.
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Latest episodes
Feb 14, 2025 • 52min
Good Talk -- Where Are Canada's Friends? Why the Silence?
While Canada is being beaten up & its sovereignty questioned by Trump, what are our friends and allies saying?
Feb 13, 2025 • 45min
Your Turn -- What Do You Really Think Of Polls
The Random Ranter is here for his weekly rant -- this week his latest on the Donald Trump situation
Feb 12, 2025 • 47min
"We Don't Have Plans To Invade Canada" Well, Isn't That Comforting. - Encore
An encore of Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.
Feb 11, 2025 • 47min
Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- The Art of The Pivot?
Also, a feature interview with Jack Wang on his new WW2 novel, The Riveter.
Feb 10, 2025 • 47min
"We Don't Have Plans To Invade Canada" Well, Isn't That Comforting.
Donald Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.
Feb 7, 2025 • 52min
Good Talk -- Has Trump Just Put The Liberals Back In The Game?
The polls suggest it, the Liberals think it & the Conservatives look like they're trying to reposition because of it.
Feb 6, 2025 • 52min
Your Turn -- You Are Angry, But What Are You Going To Do About It?
Listeners express rising frustration with U.S.-Canada trade relations and a desire for greater national sovereignty. Personal stories reveal economic impacts like healthcare concerns and tariffs. Many urge Canadians to engage politically to safeguard their interests amid U.S. political turmoil. Discussions highlight a growing sense of nationalism, calling for support of local economies and interprovincial cooperation. The podcast also critiques absurd political rhetoric and its implications on governance, emphasizing resilience and unity in navigating these challenges.
Feb 5, 2025 • 42min
SMT - Who Blinked First -- Trump or Trudeau? - Encore
An encore of Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey go head to head on tariffs. Keith Boag with his non partisan take.
Feb 4, 2025 • 43min
SMT - Who Blinked First -- Trump or Trudeau?
Political strategists Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey clash over tariffs and trade impacts between Canada and the U.S. They dissect whether Trump or Trudeau blinked first in recent negotiations. Keith Boag provides unbiased insights into the political nuances at play, including the surprising unity among Canadian parties amidst U.S. tensions. The discussion further shifts to Ontario's campaign dynamics shaped by trade issues, highlighting the evolving Liberal leadership race and the complex interprovincial trade challenges facing Canada.
Feb 3, 2025 • 50min
The Trade War is On -- What's Trump Really Want?
Janice Stein, a leading expert in negotiation theory and conflict resolution, sheds light on the intensifying trade war between Canada and the U.S. She discusses the personal animosities between Trump and Trudeau that complicate diplomatic communications. The impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian perceptions is examined, alongside the political dynamics of energy tariffs affecting national unity. Stein also delves into the historical roots of mercantilism and its relevance to modern trade tensions, providing a rich context for understanding today's economic challenges.
