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.
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
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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.
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📺 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Mark Carney is in China this week, trying to reset the Canadian relationship with President Xi. Is that possible?
The Economist’s Rob Russo is on the trip, and joins us today along with The Toronto Star’s @althiaraj.bsky.social.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The Economist’s Rob Russo is on the trip, and joins us today along with The Toronto Star’s @althiaraj.bsky.social.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Mark Carney is in China this week, trying to reset the Canadian relationship with President Xi. Is that possible?
The Economist’s Rob Russo is on the trip, and joins us today along with The Toronto Star’s @althiaraj.bsky.social.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The Economist’s Rob Russo is on the trip, and joins us today along with The Toronto Star’s @althiaraj.bsky.social.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
What really happened behind the scenes in Venezuela? Is Canada next in line for Donald Trump’s imperialist ambitions?
Monday means Dr. Janice Stein, who is back to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Monday means Dr. Janice Stein, who is back to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
What really happened behind the scenes in Venezuela? Is Canada next in line for Donald Trump’s imperialist ambitions?
Monday means Dr. Janice Stein, who is back to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Monday means Dr. Janice Stein, who is back to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
The Venezuela story got me thinking about what we’ve all been worrying about this week. That our world is dangerous, and that world includes Canada, and how vulnerable we may be.
Find out what it all means for us, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Find out what it all means for us, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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January 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
The Venezuela story got me thinking about what we’ve all been worrying about this week. That our world is dangerous, and that world includes Canada, and how vulnerable we may be.
Find out what it all means for us, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Find out what it all means for us, this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
How worried should Canada be after the US operation in Venezuela, and Donald Trump’s constant threats towards his closest neighbours?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/F3bRq2ct8k0
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/F3bRq2ct8k0
Good Talk -- "Despair versus Hope -- Despair is Winnipeg"
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
How worried should Canada be after the US operation in Venezuela, and Donald Trump’s constant threats towards his closest neighbours?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/F3bRq2ct8k0
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here with their answers.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/F3bRq2ct8k0
The first Your Turn of the New Year and our question fits the timing: What’s your prediction for 2026?
Listeners delivered, with many predictions tied to the future of Donald Trump.
Listen to your letters from across 🇨🇦 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Listeners delivered, with many predictions tied to the future of Donald Trump.
Listen to your letters from across 🇨🇦 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The first Your Turn of the New Year and our question fits the timing: What’s your prediction for 2026?
Listeners delivered, with many predictions tied to the future of Donald Trump.
Listen to your letters from across 🇨🇦 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Listeners delivered, with many predictions tied to the future of Donald Trump.
Listen to your letters from across 🇨🇦 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Our first ‘endbit’ special of 2026: How to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone, why passport stamps are a thing of the past, and proof of how Donald Trump stretches the truth 92% of the time.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts.
January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Our first ‘endbit’ special of 2026: How to prepare yourself if US Customs searches your phone, why passport stamps are a thing of the past, and proof of how Donald Trump stretches the truth 92% of the time.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks & wherever you get your podcasts.
Most countries these days are faced with an ‘affordability crisis.’ Voters want action, but what action is truly possible from government?
That’s the first question in 2026 for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
That’s the first question in 2026 for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Most countries these days are faced with an ‘affordability crisis.’ Voters want action, but what action is truly possible from government?
That’s the first question in 2026 for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
That’s the first question in 2026 for James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social on The Bridge.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
After US forces attacked Venezuela and took Maduro, Trump made it clear he is willing to do the same to other countries in American orbit that don’t fall in line.
How worried should Canada be? Dr. Janice Stein joins.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
How worried should Canada be? Dr. Janice Stein joins.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
After US forces attacked Venezuela and took Maduro, Trump made it clear he is willing to do the same to other countries in American orbit that don’t fall in line.
How worried should Canada be? Dr. Janice Stein joins.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
How worried should Canada be? Dr. Janice Stein joins.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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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Subscribe here: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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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Read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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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.
Read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
Read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuF5wh
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
youtu.be
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.
🔊 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.
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.