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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Good Talk - Jagmeet Singh, Sellout or Mastermind?
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A quiet political summer in Ottawa turned very different with Jagmeet Singh's decision to "tear up" the deal between the NDP and Liberals. That has led to all sorts of fallout so time to analyze what's what on the national political landscape. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here with lots to say on all this.…
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Your Turn, and The Random Ranter Takes on Jagmeet Singh
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First week back and lots of thoughts from the Bridge listeners on what the summer meant for them and their families. And the Random Ranter starts off all wound up about Jagmeet Singh as the NDP leader pulls the plug on his party's deal to keep the LIberals propped up until next year. Lots to ponder on this week's Your Turn.…
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Encore Presentation - D-Day 80 -- A Spy Story, a Love Story, a Canadian Story.
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 4th. One of my favourite journalists, Nahlah Ayed, brings to light a little-known Canadian story that centres around preparations for D-Day. It really is at its heart a love story, but it's also a spy story with all the twists and turns that both elements can deliver. Another …
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Will Netanyahu Ever Agree To A Ceasefire? Is Putin Really Interested in Peace Talks?
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We begin Year Five of The Bridge with Janice Stein's latest analysis of the two major international crises facing our world. In the middle east, the story remains Israel and Hamas and the Israeli prime minister's position on a ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu is facing hundreds of thousands of protestors in his own country and an enemy using murderous…
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Good Talk -- Has The Summer Changed Anything in Canadian Politics?
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Bruce and Chantal join me for a wide open discussion about the politics of the summer of 2024. Everything it seems changed in the United States, but did anything change in Canada?Oleh chantal hebert, Bruce Anderson, Peter Mansbridge
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Encore Presentation - Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It?
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 28th. Some say it's the scourge of our times, but if so what can be done about it? Lee McIntyre is an American philosopher and author who's written extensively on the issues of truth and disinformation. He's studied the impact of both and shares his thoughts about how best…
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Encore Presentation - Fluke - How Our World Is Swayed By Chance
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 6th. A feature interview with the author of an extraordinary new book that explores he world of chance, chaos and why everything we do matters. He's Brian Klaas a university professor in London, England. When you hear his stories and his theories you'll be thinking about h…
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With just over two months to go, Kamala Harris may be positioned to win the US presidency, but can Donald Trump ever be counted out? Keith Boag joins us again for his second US election special of the summer as Democrats meet in convention in Chicago. Lots to discuss about this remarkable summer in American politics.…
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Encore Presentation - The Ben Johnson Story -- New Questions About The Doping Scandal
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 15th. A new book about the Ben Johnson story raises some interesting questions about the fairness of the way the Canadian track star was treated after he tested positive in the 1988 Olympics. Mary Ormsby, a well known and very respected sportswriter, has a new book about the co…
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists?
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 18th. The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Justin Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts. Today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters. What do those in politics really think…
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #15. Democracy versus Autocracy
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on April 23rd. The latest version of our Moore Butts series has former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore, and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts on a topic of our times. Democracy versus autocracy -- why is it such an issue today, what are the real differences, an…
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Summer Good Talk -- Could Trudeau Do A Biden?
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Bruce and Chantal join me for a Summer Good Talk and what a summer it's been so far. Could the political winds that have changed things in The United States blow into Canada? That's the question and there's a lot of talk about concerning that subject.Oleh Bruce Anderson, Peter Mansbridge, Chantal Hebert
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #14 -- Brian Mulroney
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on March 5th. 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 …
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation # 13 - How high does foreign policy rate when parties meet?
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 23rd. For the most part the old saying that foreign policy isn't what Canadians vote on, but does that mean Canadian governments and political parties take a pass on worrying about foreign matters? Time for another great Moore Butts conversation, this time #13 of our series…
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As promised, today's show is the first of four special programs during this summer of 2024. It just so happens it comes after a weekend assassination attempt on Donald Trump and on day one of his party's national convention in Milwaukee. Veteran journalist Keith Boag has been our guide this year on US politics and he's with us again today.…
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #12 -- The Impact of Polls
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on December 12th. James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with us for the Moore Butts Conversation #12. We talk a lot about polls but what happens behind the scenes when the polls are released? What do the public and the press not see when the numbers cause chaos in one party or another…
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts Conversation #11 -- Crisis Management
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 17th. What happens behind the closed doors when a government faces a crisis -- who says what, and what are the do's and don'ts of crisis management? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts take us inside with their late…
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Encore Presentation - Moore Butts #10 -- Is Division a Winner, Unity a Loser?
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 11th. In the tenth instalment of what has become a very popular conversation, former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former principal secretary to prime minister Trudeau Gerald Butts focus on helping us understand political trends. Today, again burying their…
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Good Talk -- The Byelection Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
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Monday night, June 24th, is byelection night in the Toronto riding of Toronto-St Paul's. Will the voters there determine the fate of Justin Trudeau. It's the big question, the only question, in the days leading up to the vote. Chantal and Bruce have their analysis in our last full edition Good Talk before the summer hiatus.…
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Your Turn -- Your Favourite Canadian Song (2)
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We debuted this question last week asking you to name your favourite Canadian song. There were so many responses we have spread it into this week as well. And we will conclude by telling you the most nominated songs and artists. Also, the Random Ranter drops by with a very personal rant.Oleh random ranter, Peter Mansbridge
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Encore Presentation - YOUR TURN -- Your Favourite Canadian Song
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 13th. This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into next week's Your Turn as well. There are some of Canada's well-known singers and composers in these answers but there are …
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Moore Butts #16 -- What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists?
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The latest in our regular feature teaming former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Justin Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts. Today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters. What do those in politics really think about the people who cover them? How do they prepare for the sometimes tense s…
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The Janice Stein Watch List For The Summer of 2024
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Dr Stein is back from another international security conference and she brings a list of things we should be thinking about for this summer. The obvious -- Ukraine and Gaza -- but also, terrorism, Haiti, Trump and more. Your pocket guide to the summer about to come.Oleh janice stein, Peter Mansbridge
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Good Talk --- Treason, Traitors or Not?
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Who to believe? Who would you believe if you had a choice between believing Jagmeet Singh or Elizabeth May? That question is being asked now concerning the whole "is there a traitor or traitors in the House" issue. Singh and May certainly sound like they disagree. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on this, plus, the capital gains tax may be flo…
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YOUR TURN -- Your Favourite Canadian Song
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This week's issue was "Name your favourite Canadian song" and you responded in huge numbers. So much so that we'll have to stretch your answers into next week's Your Turn as well. There are some of Canada's well-known singers and composers in these answers but there are some hidden gems as well. Plus the random Ranter drops by with a heavy geopolit…
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