Peter Mansbridge
@petermansbridge.bsky.social
Podcaster - The Bridge, Host - SiriusXM, Author 4 best sellers, Filmmaker, Distinguished Fellow, U of T, Chancellor Emeritus MTA.ca, and Senior Counsel Spark *Advocacy
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From Carney’s nation building projects, to Trump’s tariffs, to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Here’s our updated lineup to cover 2025’s most important stories.
The Bridge is back tomorrow. Listen weekdays on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts.
The Bridge is back tomorrow. Listen weekdays on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts.
Since COVID many have wondered if in-office work will ever be necessary again. Today was your chance to take on the WFH debate.
A special guest host tandem today on Your Turn & of course the Ranter is here to take on Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A special guest host tandem today on Your Turn & of course the Ranter is here to take on Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
February 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Since COVID many have wondered if in-office work will ever be necessary again. Today was your chance to take on the WFH debate.
A special guest host tandem today on Your Turn & of course the Ranter is here to take on Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A special guest host tandem today on Your Turn & of course the Ranter is here to take on Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Trump is now saying he will refuse to open the Gordie Howe Bridge. Really?
It’s the latest twist in the 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 trade war, and just one of the stories we focus on today with Althia Raj & Rob Russo.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/iiabRLUZCp0
It’s the latest twist in the 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 trade war, and just one of the stories we focus on today with Althia Raj & Rob Russo.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/iiabRLUZCp0
Raj/Russo: Let's Break A Deal -- Trump Threatens Gordie Howe
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Trump is now saying he will refuse to open the Gordie Howe Bridge. Really?
It’s the latest twist in the 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 trade war, and just one of the stories we focus on today with Althia Raj & Rob Russo.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/iiabRLUZCp0
It’s the latest twist in the 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 trade war, and just one of the stories we focus on today with Althia Raj & Rob Russo.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/iiabRLUZCp0
It used to be seen as a passing, dirty sex scandal that really only mattered in America.
But suddenly the Epstein story threatens major figures in countries around the world. Today Dr. Janice Stein has her take.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
But suddenly the Epstein story threatens major figures in countries around the world. Today Dr. Janice Stein has her take.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
It used to be seen as a passing, dirty sex scandal that really only mattered in America.
But suddenly the Epstein story threatens major figures in countries around the world. Today Dr. Janice Stein has her take.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
But suddenly the Epstein story threatens major figures in countries around the world. Today Dr. Janice Stein has her take.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Harper did what Poilievre didn’t do last week in Calgary: Saying it’s time to move away from the United States, not coddle up to it.
It was a tough speech from an experienced national leader. More on this, in the latest edition of The Buzz.
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It was a tough speech from an experienced national leader. More on this, in the latest edition of The Buzz.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Harper did what Poilievre didn’t do last week in Calgary: Saying it’s time to move away from the United States, not coddle up to it.
It was a tough speech from an experienced national leader. More on this, in the latest edition of The Buzz.
Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
It was a tough speech from an experienced national leader. More on this, in the latest edition of The Buzz.
Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
Just a week after a resounding leadership victory, Poilievre found himself offside from Stephen Harper.
What could he learn from the ‘Godfather’ of his party? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Idm31swmdQs
What could he learn from the ‘Godfather’ of his party? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Idm31swmdQs
Good Talk -- Running From Behind: Why Pierre Poilievre Should Listen To A Winner
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Just a week after a resounding leadership victory, Poilievre found himself offside from Stephen Harper.
What could he learn from the ‘Godfather’ of his party? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Idm31swmdQs
What could he learn from the ‘Godfather’ of his party? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Idm31swmdQs
For the next few weeks people around the world will be watching the Olympics. Or will they?
Your feelings on the Olympic Games are the focus today on Your Turn. Plus The Ranter takes on Alberta’s referendum issue.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Your feelings on the Olympic Games are the focus today on Your Turn. Plus The Ranter takes on Alberta’s referendum issue.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
For the next few weeks people around the world will be watching the Olympics. Or will they?
Your feelings on the Olympic Games are the focus today on Your Turn. Plus The Ranter takes on Alberta’s referendum issue.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Your feelings on the Olympic Games are the focus today on Your Turn. Plus The Ranter takes on Alberta’s referendum issue.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Another potpourri of useful (and some useless!) information this week on the Endbits Special.
The latest on AI concerns, Trump’s Yukon brothel, and the most common items stolen from hotels.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
The latest on AI concerns, Trump’s Yukon brothel, and the most common items stolen from hotels.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
February 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Another potpourri of useful (and some useless!) information this week on the Endbits Special.
The latest on AI concerns, Trump’s Yukon brothel, and the most common items stolen from hotels.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
The latest on AI concerns, Trump’s Yukon brothel, and the most common items stolen from hotels.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
What will Pierre Poilievre do now after a ringing endorsement from his party? Was the Poilievre we saw on the weekend, the Poilievre of the future?
James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/lZSdsy2ohsc
James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/lZSdsy2ohsc
Moore Butts -- Can Political Makeovers Work?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
What will Pierre Poilievre do now after a ringing endorsement from his party? Was the Poilievre we saw on the weekend, the Poilievre of the future?
James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/lZSdsy2ohsc
James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/lZSdsy2ohsc
Canada is about to spend billions of dollars upgrading our defence capabilities, but has this conversation been broad enough?
Should nuclear weapons be part of Canada’s arsenal? Yikes.
🔊 Dr. Janice Stein has her take today on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Should nuclear weapons be part of Canada’s arsenal? Yikes.
🔊 Dr. Janice Stein has her take today on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Canada is about to spend billions of dollars upgrading our defence capabilities, but has this conversation been broad enough?
Should nuclear weapons be part of Canada’s arsenal? Yikes.
🔊 Dr. Janice Stein has her take today on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Should nuclear weapons be part of Canada’s arsenal? Yikes.
🔊 Dr. Janice Stein has her take today on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The stakes are high today for Pierre Poilievre, as Conservatives prepare to vote on his leadership in Calgary.
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz. There’s still time to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz. There’s still time to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
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January 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
The stakes are high today for Pierre Poilievre, as Conservatives prepare to vote on his leadership in Calgary.
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz. There’s still time to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz. There’s still time to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
Alberta is at the centre of two major stories this week: Poilievre’s leadership verdict & potential referendum interference by the White House.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their thoughts.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/rZ-Hpat_TtM
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their thoughts.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/rZ-Hpat_TtM
Good Talk - Is The White House Conducting Foreign Interference in Alberta?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Alberta is at the centre of two major stories this week: Poilievre’s leadership verdict & potential referendum interference by the White House.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their thoughts.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/rZ-Hpat_TtM
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their thoughts.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/rZ-Hpat_TtM
Today is the third and final installment of our January Ask Me Anything series. More of your questions from across Canada.
Plus The Ranter weighs in on ICE in Minnesota.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Plus The Ranter weighs in on ICE in Minnesota.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Today is the third and final installment of our January Ask Me Anything series. More of your questions from across Canada.
Plus The Ranter weighs in on ICE in Minnesota.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Plus The Ranter weighs in on ICE in Minnesota.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
After weeks of meaningful, pressure-packed stories, today is a more lowkey ‘endbit’ edition of The Bridge.
Our headliner: The secret to longevity. Apparently a pretty simple solution, but are you doing it?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
Our headliner: The secret to longevity. Apparently a pretty simple solution, but are you doing it?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
After weeks of meaningful, pressure-packed stories, today is a more lowkey ‘endbit’ edition of The Bridge.
Our headliner: The secret to longevity. Apparently a pretty simple solution, but are you doing it?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
Our headliner: The secret to longevity. Apparently a pretty simple solution, but are you doing it?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts, at noon EST.
It’s a big week for Conservatives as Pierre Poilievre gets the verdict on his future from party membership. Will he remain on as party leader?
Plus, is Carney backing off from his Davos speech?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo discuss at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
Plus, is Carney backing off from his Davos speech?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo discuss at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
January 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
It’s a big week for Conservatives as Pierre Poilievre gets the verdict on his future from party membership. Will he remain on as party leader?
Plus, is Carney backing off from his Davos speech?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo discuss at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
Plus, is Carney backing off from his Davos speech?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo discuss at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
Is the government, and are Canadians, ready for the situation we now find ourselves in with the United States?
What happens now? That's our question for Dr. Janice Stein to start the week.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast
platforms at noon EST.
What happens now? That's our question for Dr. Janice Stein to start the week.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast
platforms at noon EST.
January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Is the government, and are Canadians, ready for the situation we now find ourselves in with the United States?
What happens now? That's our question for Dr. Janice Stein to start the week.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast
platforms at noon EST.
What happens now? That's our question for Dr. Janice Stein to start the week.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast
platforms at noon EST.
Well, that was a week. Headlined by two remarkable speeches: the best of them, and the worst of them.
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
Newsletter
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Well, that was a week. Headlined by two remarkable speeches: the best of them, and the worst of them.
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
After a week of back and forth at the WEF between Mark Carney and Donald Trump, the fight is on.
What happened and where will it all lead? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zDSbMxv9oAY
What happened and where will it all lead? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zDSbMxv9oAY
January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
After a week of back and forth at the WEF between Mark Carney and Donald Trump, the fight is on.
What happened and where will it all lead? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zDSbMxv9oAY
What happened and where will it all lead? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zDSbMxv9oAY
More, in fact a lot more, of your questions on our latest Ask Me Anything program.
Politics, career, and country are all topics today on Your Turn. Plus the Ranter has his take on Trump and Carney at Davos.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Politics, career, and country are all topics today on Your Turn. Plus the Ranter has his take on Trump and Carney at Davos.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
More, in fact a lot more, of your questions on our latest Ask Me Anything program.
Politics, career, and country are all topics today on Your Turn. Plus the Ranter has his take on Trump and Carney at Davos.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Politics, career, and country are all topics today on Your Turn. Plus the Ranter has his take on Trump and Carney at Davos.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
We start today with a few thoughts on yesterday’s Davos speech by PM Carney, and the mostly positive reaction from around the world.
Plus our usual Wednesday endbits: Climate change, AI risks, & rewards for young students.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Plus our usual Wednesday endbits: Climate change, AI risks, & rewards for young students.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
We start today with a few thoughts on yesterday’s Davos speech by PM Carney, and the mostly positive reaction from around the world.
Plus our usual Wednesday endbits: Climate change, AI risks, & rewards for young students.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Plus our usual Wednesday endbits: Climate change, AI risks, & rewards for young students.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Calling Trump a ‘fascist’ or ‘Nazi’ has become more commonplace given ICE, Venezuela, and Greenland. But is it correct?
That’s the question for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social to start their latest conversation on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
That’s the question for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social to start their latest conversation on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Calling Trump a ‘fascist’ or ‘Nazi’ has become more commonplace given ICE, Venezuela, and Greenland. But is it correct?
That’s the question for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social to start their latest conversation on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
That’s the question for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social to start their latest conversation on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A tariff war for Greenland, fractures in NATO, a new relationship between Canada & China, and Elon Musk’s geopolitical importance.
All examples of Our Changing World, and all up for discussion today with Dr. Janice Stein.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
All examples of Our Changing World, and all up for discussion today with Dr. Janice Stein.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
A tariff war for Greenland, fractures in NATO, a new relationship between Canada & China, and Elon Musk’s geopolitical importance.
All examples of Our Changing World, and all up for discussion today with Dr. Janice Stein.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
All examples of Our Changing World, and all up for discussion today with Dr. Janice Stein.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Mark Carney received the pomp and pageantry greeting when he arrived in Beijing a few days ago. The question is, how did he do?
More on this, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on this, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
https://nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
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January 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Mark Carney received the pomp and pageantry greeting when he arrived in Beijing a few days ago. The question is, how did he do?
More on this, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on this, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Mark Carney leaves China with a pocketful of deals. They sound good, but how good are they?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their assessment of the risks and the rewards.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/xBMknuhDV0Y
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their assessment of the risks and the rewards.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/xBMknuhDV0Y
Good Talk -- Made in China.
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Mark Carney leaves China with a pocketful of deals. They sound good, but how good are they?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their assessment of the risks and the rewards.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/xBMknuhDV0Y
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their assessment of the risks and the rewards.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/xBMknuhDV0Y
We’ve never tried an AMA before, so why not?
We’ve got tons of your letters from across Canada on our first Ask Me Anything. Plus, the Ranter is back with a familiar target - Donald Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
We’ve got tons of your letters from across Canada on our first Ask Me Anything. Plus, the Ranter is back with a familiar target - Donald Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
We’ve never tried an AMA before, so why not?
We’ve got tons of your letters from across Canada on our first Ask Me Anything. Plus, the Ranter is back with a familiar target - Donald Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
We’ve got tons of your letters from across Canada on our first Ask Me Anything. Plus, the Ranter is back with a familiar target - Donald Trump.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Why day dreaming is better than doom scrolling; why a second passport is useful; a sleep study that could make you live longer - and more.
A collection of ‘news you can use’ today on another end bit special.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A collection of ‘news you can use’ today on another end bit special.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Why day dreaming is better than doom scrolling; why a second passport is useful; a sleep study that could make you live longer - and more.
A collection of ‘news you can use’ today on another end bit special.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A collection of ‘news you can use’ today on another end bit special.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.