Peter Mansbridge
@petermansbridge.bsky.social
Podcaster - The Bridge, Host - SiriusXM, Author 4 best sellers, Filmmaker, Distinguished Fellow, U of T, Chancellor Emeritus MTA.ca, Senior Counsel Spark *Advocacy and HCol CANSOFCOM
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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.
A short-and-sweet year end edition of The Buzz is coming your way tomorrow morning.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A short-and-sweet year end edition of The Buzz is coming your way tomorrow morning.
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Let’s touch base on what is likely to be the top political story of the first month of 2026: At the end of January, Conservatives will gather in Calgary to vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Let’s touch base on what is likely to be the top political story of the first month of 2026: At the end of January, Conservatives will gather in Calgary to vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.
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With Chantal & Bruce away this week, it’s a special Good Talk to end 2025.
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
Good Talk -- It's a Bob Rae Day
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
With Chantal & Bruce away this week, it’s a special Good Talk to end 2025.
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
This week’s question was simple: What made you happy in 2025?
For some it was the Blue Jays, for some it was personal, for some it was political - today listeners from across 🇨🇦 share their favourite moments on Your Turn.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
For some it was the Blue Jays, for some it was personal, for some it was political - today listeners from across 🇨🇦 share their favourite moments on Your Turn.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This week’s question was simple: What made you happy in 2025?
For some it was the Blue Jays, for some it was personal, for some it was political - today listeners from across 🇨🇦 share their favourite moments on Your Turn.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
For some it was the Blue Jays, for some it was personal, for some it was political - today listeners from across 🇨🇦 share their favourite moments on Your Turn.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Wednesday means another End Bits Special.
Our stories today: More proof that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, how social media is not working for your kids, how airlines operate, and lots more.
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Our stories today: More proof that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, how social media is not working for your kids, how airlines operate, and lots more.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks and wherever you get your podcasts at noon EST.
December 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wednesday means another End Bits Special.
Our stories today: More proof that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, how social media is not working for your kids, how airlines operate, and lots more.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks and wherever you get your podcasts at noon EST.
Our stories today: More proof that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, how social media is not working for your kids, how airlines operate, and lots more.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks and wherever you get your podcasts at noon EST.
Days after the latest floor crossing, questions remain around Ottawa: Will there be more? Can Poilievre survive?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are back with what they’re hearing in our nation’s capital.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are back with what they’re hearing in our nation’s capital.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Days after the latest floor crossing, questions remain around Ottawa: Will there be more? Can Poilievre survive?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are back with what they’re hearing in our nation’s capital.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are back with what they’re hearing in our nation’s capital.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
As the year ends, are we finally seeing some movement towards a ceasefire in Ukraine?
Zelensky seems willing to make concessions, but will Putin back off some of his original goals? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Zelensky seems willing to make concessions, but will Putin back off some of his original goals? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As the year ends, are we finally seeing some movement towards a ceasefire in Ukraine?
Zelensky seems willing to make concessions, but will Putin back off some of his original goals? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Zelensky seems willing to make concessions, but will Putin back off some of his original goals? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
It's been quite a year with a new Prime Minister, a new government and a lot of new promises. But what’s really changed?
Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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December 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It's been quite a year with a new Prime Minister, a new government and a lot of new promises. But what’s really changed?
Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
For the 3rd time in a month a Conservative jumps ship, with 2 of them joining the Liberals. Will there be more?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson assess where things stand in Ottawa as 2025 ends.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/yJaiL8DDG7M
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson assess where things stand in Ottawa as 2025 ends.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/yJaiL8DDG7M
Good Talk -- The Conservative Bleeding Continues As The Year Ends
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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December 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
For the 3rd time in a month a Conservative jumps ship, with 2 of them joining the Liberals. Will there be more?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson assess where things stand in Ottawa as 2025 ends.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/yJaiL8DDG7M
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson assess where things stand in Ottawa as 2025 ends.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/yJaiL8DDG7M
Thursday’s mean Your Turn, but they also mean The Ranter - a modern day Paul Revere this week.
Could the midterms be the end of Donald Trump? Don’t bet on it, according to the Ranter.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & your favourite podcast platforms at noon EST.
Could the midterms be the end of Donald Trump? Don’t bet on it, according to the Ranter.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & your favourite podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thursday’s mean Your Turn, but they also mean The Ranter - a modern day Paul Revere this week.
Could the midterms be the end of Donald Trump? Don’t bet on it, according to the Ranter.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & your favourite podcast platforms at noon EST.
Could the midterms be the end of Donald Trump? Don’t bet on it, according to the Ranter.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & your favourite podcast platforms at noon EST.
We could see two referendum battles in the near future: One in Québec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight?
Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We could see two referendum battles in the near future: One in Québec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight?
Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Canada says we haven’t taken part in attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, but why hasn’t Canada condemned the US actions?
Dr. Janice Stein is back today to discuss a number of stories about the new world order.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is back today to discuss a number of stories about the new world order.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Canada says we haven’t taken part in attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, but why hasn’t Canada condemned the US actions?
Dr. Janice Stein is back today to discuss a number of stories about the new world order.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is back today to discuss a number of stories about the new world order.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
How much damage has Trump done to the Canada-U.S. relationship? And can it ever really be repaired?
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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December 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
How much damage has Trump done to the Canada-U.S. relationship? And can it ever really be repaired?
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
A week ago the talk was all about pipelines. A lot can change in just 7 days.
It’s been quite the week, with lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/FbVK3Ww9kLE
It’s been quite the week, with lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/FbVK3Ww9kLE
Good Talk -- "A Week in Politics Is A Long Time"
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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December 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A week ago the talk was all about pipelines. A lot can change in just 7 days.
It’s been quite the week, with lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/FbVK3Ww9kLE
It’s been quite the week, with lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/FbVK3Ww9kLE
Should Canada choose the F-35 🇺🇸 or the Gripen 🇸🇪 as our next generation fighter jet?
That was our question this week on Your Turn, and your answers poured in from across the country. According to you, the choice is clear.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
That was our question this week on Your Turn, and your answers poured in from across the country. According to you, the choice is clear.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Should Canada choose the F-35 🇺🇸 or the Gripen 🇸🇪 as our next generation fighter jet?
That was our question this week on Your Turn, and your answers poured in from across the country. According to you, the choice is clear.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
That was our question this week on Your Turn, and your answers poured in from across the country. According to you, the choice is clear.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The Wednesday Endbit Specials have been popular, and it’s back today.
Our focus: How to relieve stress; Where not to travel to; 5 foods you shouldn't eat; & is it time to make Richard Nixon great again?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Our focus: How to relieve stress; Where not to travel to; 5 foods you shouldn't eat; & is it time to make Richard Nixon great again?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Wednesday Endbit Specials have been popular, and it’s back today.
Our focus: How to relieve stress; Where not to travel to; 5 foods you shouldn't eat; & is it time to make Richard Nixon great again?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Our focus: How to relieve stress; Where not to travel to; 5 foods you shouldn't eat; & is it time to make Richard Nixon great again?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
What should we make of Carney’s decision to reach back into the Trudeau era for his latest cabinet pick?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are here with their thoughts on this, plus the latest F35 🇺🇸 / Gripen 🇸🇪 updates.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are here with their thoughts on this, plus the latest F35 🇺🇸 / Gripen 🇸🇪 updates.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What should we make of Carney’s decision to reach back into the Trudeau era for his latest cabinet pick?
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are here with their thoughts on this, plus the latest F35 🇺🇸 / Gripen 🇸🇪 updates.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
@althiaraj.bsky.social & Rob Russo are here with their thoughts on this, plus the latest F35 🇺🇸 / Gripen 🇸🇪 updates.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Whether it’s voluntary recruitment or a form of military draft, it’s happening across Europe as fears of war with Russia mount.
Could those same fears change recruitment in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
Could those same fears change recruitment in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Whether it’s voluntary recruitment or a form of military draft, it’s happening across Europe as fears of war with Russia mount.
Could those same fears change recruitment in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
Could those same fears change recruitment in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.
This week, the “P” word entered the discussion. Pipeline. Ottawa and Alberta, historically at odds for decades on resource management, now stand hand in hand.
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This week, the “P” word entered the discussion. Pipeline. Ottawa and Alberta, historically at odds for decades on resource management, now stand hand in hand.
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on this in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
What will be the political gain and political cost of the new Alberta pipeline deal for Mark Carney and the Liberals?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
Good Talk -- The Pipeline Deal That Could Make or Break The Liberals
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What will be the political gain and political cost of the new Alberta pipeline deal for Mark Carney and the Liberals?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
With a Memorandum of Understanding about to be signed between Alberta and Ottawa, today our listeners have their say on the new pipeline project.
Your opinions from coast to coast to coast, are our focus today 🇨🇦
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Your opinions from coast to coast to coast, are our focus today 🇨🇦
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
With a Memorandum of Understanding about to be signed between Alberta and Ottawa, today our listeners have their say on the new pipeline project.
Your opinions from coast to coast to coast, are our focus today 🇨🇦
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Your opinions from coast to coast to coast, are our focus today 🇨🇦
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Our guide to last year’s American election, former Washington correspondent @keithboag.bsky.social is back to give us his latest US political assessment.
A year later with Trump - where are we and what’s changed?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A year later with Trump - where are we and what’s changed?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our guide to last year’s American election, former Washington correspondent @keithboag.bsky.social is back to give us his latest US political assessment.
A year later with Trump - where are we and what’s changed?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
A year later with Trump - where are we and what’s changed?
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
This week it’s all pipelines all the time. Alberta and Ottawa seem close to a deal, but how do you get it over the finish line?
James Moore & Gerald Butts are back to talk pipelines, and then jet fighters, today on the pod.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
James Moore & Gerald Butts are back to talk pipelines, and then jet fighters, today on the pod.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This week it’s all pipelines all the time. Alberta and Ottawa seem close to a deal, but how do you get it over the finish line?
James Moore & Gerald Butts are back to talk pipelines, and then jet fighters, today on the pod.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
James Moore & Gerald Butts are back to talk pipelines, and then jet fighters, today on the pod.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Trump’s latest peace deal has been rejected by most everyone except Russia, but is it the first real step towards ending the war in Ukraine?
Dr. Janice Stein is back from the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is back from the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Trump’s latest peace deal has been rejected by most everyone except Russia, but is it the first real step towards ending the war in Ukraine?
Dr. Janice Stein is back from the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is back from the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Does history suggest that changing leaders is the magic solution to winning elections? And are there lessons in that for Pierre Poilievre and the members of his party?
Find out in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Find out in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
https://nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
t.co
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Does history suggest that changing leaders is the magic solution to winning elections? And are there lessons in that for Pierre Poilievre and the members of his party?
Find out in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Find out in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh