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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore!
Starting with rising tensions in Sweden because of the Ukraine War.
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Starting with rising tensions in Sweden because of the Ukraine War.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore!
Starting with rising tensions in Sweden because of the Ukraine War.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Starting with rising tensions in Sweden because of the Ukraine War.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
It’s PM Mark Carney’s second face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, and they know each other’s positions pretty well by now.
Does that mean some kind of deal could happen today? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Does that mean some kind of deal could happen today? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s PM Mark Carney’s second face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, and they know each other’s positions pretty well by now.
Does that mean some kind of deal could happen today? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Does that mean some kind of deal could happen today? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Mark Carney heads back to Washington for his latest meeting with Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished?
Dr. Janice Stein is back to answer these questions, plus the latest updates on Gaza peace talks.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is back to answer these questions, plus the latest updates on Gaza peace talks.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Mark Carney heads back to Washington for his latest meeting with Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished?
Dr. Janice Stein is back to answer these questions, plus the latest updates on Gaza peace talks.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein is back to answer these questions, plus the latest updates on Gaza peace talks.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The great pipeline battle between Ottawa, Alberta, and BC. What’s at stake?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
October 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The great pipeline battle between Ottawa, Alberta, and BC. What’s at stake?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
From buy back programs, to handgun bans, to protection for hunters - your views on gun control in Canada are our focus this week on Your Turn. Plus, the Ranter has his latest take on Trump.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From buy back programs, to handgun bans, to protection for hunters - your views on gun control in Canada are our focus this week on Your Turn. Plus, the Ranter has his latest take on Trump.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
For 15 years different governments delayed tough decisions about the Post Office. Now it’s tough choice time again.
Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? James Moore & Gerald Butts join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? James Moore & Gerald Butts join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
For 15 years different governments delayed tough decisions about the Post Office. Now it’s tough choice time again.
Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? James Moore & Gerald Butts join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? James Moore & Gerald Butts join to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Former British PM Tony Blair isn’t talked of much anymore, but a meeting at the White House this afternoon may make him key to the Gaza equation.
Dr. Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair & much more this week.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair & much more this week.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
September 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Former British PM Tony Blair isn’t talked of much anymore, but a meeting at the White House this afternoon may make him key to the Gaza equation.
Dr. Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair & much more this week.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Dr. Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair & much more this week.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
We’ve spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada - today we’re looking south.
Are you worried about the future of the US?
As always your letters came flooding in. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Are you worried about the future of the US?
As always your letters came flooding in. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
September 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We’ve spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada - today we’re looking south.
Are you worried about the future of the US?
As always your letters came flooding in. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Are you worried about the future of the US?
As always your letters came flooding in. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
No encore edition this week, instead we’re featuring two authors with remarkable stories to tell.
First, Brian Stewart on his new book On The Ground, and then Halina St. James on her book The Golden Daughter.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
First, Brian Stewart on his new book On The Ground, and then Halina St. James on her book The Golden Daughter.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
September 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
No encore edition this week, instead we’re featuring two authors with remarkable stories to tell.
First, Brian Stewart on his new book On The Ground, and then Halina St. James on her book The Golden Daughter.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
First, Brian Stewart on his new book On The Ground, and then Halina St. James on her book The Golden Daughter.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney’s cabinet, but who is the most influential?
Althia Raj & Rob Russo return on The Bridge, also discussing the upcoming budget and the PM’s trip to the United Nations.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Althia Raj & Rob Russo return on The Bridge, also discussing the upcoming budget and the PM’s trip to the United Nations.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
September 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney’s cabinet, but who is the most influential?
Althia Raj & Rob Russo return on The Bridge, also discussing the upcoming budget and the PM’s trip to the United Nations.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Althia Raj & Rob Russo return on The Bridge, also discussing the upcoming budget and the PM’s trip to the United Nations.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.