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.
The Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to the White House is just one of the things on Dr. Janice Stein’s mind today.
Also, the latest on Venezuela, and where’s the money coming from for Canada’s new defence strategy?
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Also, the latest on Venezuela, and where’s the money coming from for Canada’s new defence strategy?
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to the White House is just one of the things on Dr. Janice Stein’s mind today.
Also, the latest on Venezuela, and where’s the money coming from for Canada’s new defence strategy?
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Also, the latest on Venezuela, and where’s the money coming from for Canada’s new defence strategy?
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
How will Francois-Philippe Champagne’s fiscal plan be remembered?
More on #Budget2025, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on #Budget2025, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
https://nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
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November 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
How will Francois-Philippe Champagne’s fiscal plan be remembered?
More on #Budget2025, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
More on #Budget2025, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Budgets always bring some excitement, but chaos in the Conservative ranks added to the drama this week.
Will it make a difference? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ci1mqlCePSM
Will it make a difference? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ci1mqlCePSM
Good Talk -- Conservative Chaos Hurts Poilievre, Helps Carney
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Budgets always bring some excitement, but chaos in the Conservative ranks added to the drama this week.
Will it make a difference? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ci1mqlCePSM
Will it make a difference? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ci1mqlCePSM
It’s our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us 🇨🇦
As always your letters didn’t disappoint - stories about family and community that have touched your heart and kept memories alive.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
As always your letters didn’t disappoint - stories about family and community that have touched your heart and kept memories alive.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It’s our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us 🇨🇦
As always your letters didn’t disappoint - stories about family and community that have touched your heart and kept memories alive.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
As always your letters didn’t disappoint - stories about family and community that have touched your heart and kept memories alive.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
She’s the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, and a proud Canadian.
Lyse Doucet joins The Bridge today to discuss her new book “The Finest Hotel in Kabul” - telling her story of covering Afghanistan since 1988.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Lyse Doucet joins The Bridge today to discuss her new book “The Finest Hotel in Kabul” - telling her story of covering Afghanistan since 1988.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
She’s the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, and a proud Canadian.
Lyse Doucet joins The Bridge today to discuss her new book “The Finest Hotel in Kabul” - telling her story of covering Afghanistan since 1988.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Lyse Doucet joins The Bridge today to discuss her new book “The Finest Hotel in Kabul” - telling her story of covering Afghanistan since 1988.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
After a year of waiting, the Liberals produce a much anticipated budget at a critical moment.
Rob Russo of The Economist and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star are here to help us understand the stakes.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Rob Russo of The Economist and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star are here to help us understand the stakes.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
After a year of waiting, the Liberals produce a much anticipated budget at a critical moment.
Rob Russo of The Economist and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star are here to help us understand the stakes.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Rob Russo of The Economist and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star are here to help us understand the stakes.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Last week was huge for trade talk - China & the US, plus China & Canada. What happened and will it make a difference?
Also on Dr. Janice Stein’s agenda today: Venezuela, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Sudan.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Also on Dr. Janice Stein’s agenda today: Venezuela, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Sudan.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Last week was huge for trade talk - China & the US, plus China & Canada. What happened and will it make a difference?
Also on Dr. Janice Stein’s agenda today: Venezuela, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Sudan.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Also on Dr. Janice Stein’s agenda today: Venezuela, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Sudan.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The government is days away from a budget that could topple Carney’s minority government. A few weeks ago, that didn’t seem like a real possibility. Now, it does.
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
https://nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
t.co
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The government is days away from a budget that could topple Carney’s minority government. A few weeks ago, that didn’t seem like a real possibility. Now, it does.
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
US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra made headlines again this week - will there be any fallout?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss this, China, and next week’s crucial budget on today Good Talk.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/q4LYDYCJ8VA
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss this, China, and next week’s crucial budget on today Good Talk.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/q4LYDYCJ8VA
Good Talk -- Should "Profanity Pete" Be Asked To Leave?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra made headlines again this week - will there be any fallout?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss this, China, and next week’s crucial budget on today Good Talk.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/q4LYDYCJ8VA
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss this, China, and next week’s crucial budget on today Good Talk.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/q4LYDYCJ8VA
With the PM in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is: Should we make a deal?
Plus the Ranter is back with his toughest take yet on Donald Trump.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Plus the Ranter is back with his toughest take yet on Donald Trump.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
With the PM in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is: Should we make a deal?
Plus the Ranter is back with his toughest take yet on Donald Trump.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Plus the Ranter is back with his toughest take yet on Donald Trump.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Does the Reagan Ad Story really matter? Will it make a difference?
Two former Ottawa pros James Moore and Gerald Butts are here to break down how they see the story for Trump, Carney, and Ford.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Two former Ottawa pros James Moore and Gerald Butts are here to break down how they see the story for Trump, Carney, and Ford.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Does the Reagan Ad Story really matter? Will it make a difference?
Two former Ottawa pros James Moore and Gerald Butts are here to break down how they see the story for Trump, Carney, and Ford.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Two former Ottawa pros James Moore and Gerald Butts are here to break down how they see the story for Trump, Carney, and Ford.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Trump & Xi Jinping might be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. What would it mean for Canada?
Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss that, plus the potential of regime change in Venezuela.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss that, plus the potential of regime change in Venezuela.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Trump & Xi Jinping might be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. What would it mean for Canada?
Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss that, plus the potential of regime change in Venezuela.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss that, plus the potential of regime change in Venezuela.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The days and weeks before a federal budget are always interesting. There are talks of a need for sacrifices, the push for new, massive non-US export trade, and some bold risk-taking.
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
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October 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The days and weeks before a federal budget are always interesting. There are talks of a need for sacrifices, the push for new, massive non-US export trade, and some bold risk-taking.
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
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada - is this serious or just more bluster?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney’s government with the first budget just days away.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/3Q0UfFjIh5U
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney’s government with the first budget just days away.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/3Q0UfFjIh5U
Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada - is this serious or just more bluster?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney’s government with the first budget just days away.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/3Q0UfFjIh5U
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney’s government with the first budget just days away.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/3Q0UfFjIh5U
The new peace deal in the Middle East is still being tested. Your question this week: What are the chances of everlasting peace in the region?
Your answers are our focus today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Your answers are our focus today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The new peace deal in the Middle East is still being tested. Your question this week: What are the chances of everlasting peace in the region?
Your answers are our focus today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Your answers are our focus today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
We’re back with another ‘Endbit’ Special today on The Bridge - a collection of quick hit stories that we’ve saved up over the last few weeks.
You can listen on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts, today at noon EST.
You can listen on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts, today at noon EST.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We’re back with another ‘Endbit’ Special today on The Bridge - a collection of quick hit stories that we’ve saved up over the last few weeks.
You can listen on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts, today at noon EST.
You can listen on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts, today at noon EST.
Does Poilievre need to worry about some MP’s crossing the aisle to join the Liberals?
Althia Raj & Rob Russo are here to break down what’s real, and what’s just rumour, on the latest edition of Reporter’s Notebook.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Althia Raj & Rob Russo are here to break down what’s real, and what’s just rumour, on the latest edition of Reporter’s Notebook.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Does Poilievre need to worry about some MP’s crossing the aisle to join the Liberals?
Althia Raj & Rob Russo are here to break down what’s real, and what’s just rumour, on the latest edition of Reporter’s Notebook.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Althia Raj & Rob Russo are here to break down what’s real, and what’s just rumour, on the latest edition of Reporter’s Notebook.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
It’s been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn’t been easy in the first seven days.
Can it hold? Dr. Janice Stein is here to help us answer that question.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Can it hold? Dr. Janice Stein is here to help us answer that question.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It’s been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn’t been easy in the first seven days.
Can it hold? Dr. Janice Stein is here to help us answer that question.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Can it hold? Dr. Janice Stein is here to help us answer that question.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Those of us who witnessed the 1995 Quebec Referendum will never forget it.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to revisit that historic moment, as we approach its 30th anniversary.
Listen today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/6rJ558E_N0g
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to revisit that historic moment, as we approach its 30th anniversary.
Listen today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/6rJ558E_N0g
Good Talk -- A Night To Remember
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
October 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Those of us who witnessed the 1995 Quebec Referendum will never forget it.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to revisit that historic moment, as we approach its 30th anniversary.
Listen today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/6rJ558E_N0g
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to revisit that historic moment, as we approach its 30th anniversary.
Listen today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/6rJ558E_N0g
Would you run for any public office? If so, why or why not?
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Would you run for any public office? If so, why or why not?
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Canadian federation separates federal and provincial powers and responsibilities. It’s worked for 158 years, but does it still work?
James moore & Gerry Butts return with an especially relevant conversation today.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
James moore & Gerry Butts return with an especially relevant conversation today.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Canadian federation separates federal and provincial powers and responsibilities. It’s worked for 158 years, but does it still work?
James moore & Gerry Butts return with an especially relevant conversation today.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
James moore & Gerry Butts return with an especially relevant conversation today.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Check out this week's issue of The Buzz by @petermansbridge.bsky.social: What really happened at the Trump-Carney summit? manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
October 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Check out this week's issue of The Buzz by @petermansbridge.bsky.social: What really happened at the Trump-Carney summit? manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
So, what really happened at that Trump-Carney summit in Washington this week? Was it a success? A bust? A wash? Depending on who you read, you can find arguments for all of those conclusions.
Find out more in this week’s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
Find out more in this week’s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
https://nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
t.co
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
So, what really happened at that Trump-Carney summit in Washington this week? Was it a success? A bust? A wash? Depending on who you read, you can find arguments for all of those conclusions.
Find out more in this week’s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
Find out more in this week’s edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
Trump & Carney’s first meeting looked tense. Not so this week - smiles, laughs and near boyish banter.
Is a deal close or was it all for the cameras? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their say.
Today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/L0Gbzqgd248
Is a deal close or was it all for the cameras? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their say.
Today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/L0Gbzqgd248
Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Trump & Carney’s first meeting looked tense. Not so this week - smiles, laughs and near boyish banter.
Is a deal close or was it all for the cameras? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their say.
Today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/L0Gbzqgd248
Is a deal close or was it all for the cameras? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their say.
Today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/L0Gbzqgd248
Even in dark times, there are so many things to be thankful for in our lives.
This week we highlight a selection of your reasons to be thankful, ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
This week we highlight a selection of your reasons to be thankful, ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Even in dark times, there are so many things to be thankful for in our lives.
This week we highlight a selection of your reasons to be thankful, ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
This week we highlight a selection of your reasons to be thankful, ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.