The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more. Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com
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She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian. Lyse Doucet has her first book out this fall, and it's the story of Afghanistan. Her book is called "The Finest Hotel in Kabul".
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After a year of waiting, the Liberals produce a budget, one with much anticipation at a critical moment. As always, with a minority government, if the opposition votes against it, it almost certainly means an election.
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Last week was a huge week for big trade talk -- China and the U.S., China and Canada. What happened and will it make a difference? Just some of the questions for our regular Monday chat with Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto. Also on the agenda, Venezuela, Nigeria, the Netherlands and Sudan - Our Changing World.
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As if there isn't enough going on with trade talks broken down with the U.S., new trade possibilities with China, and a crucial budget set for Tuesday, Canadians could be facing an election within a week. And then there's the case of "Profanity Pete" the US Ambassador to Canada. Let's get some analysis with Bruce Anderson and Chantal Hebert as we convene another Good Talk.
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With the Prime Minister in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is "Should We?". Listeners weren't shy, as the emails came tumbling in. And the Random Ranter came by with his toughest rant yet on Donald Trump -- move over Doug Ford!
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An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.
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How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau advisor Gerald Butts get together for their Conversation #26. In the program's second segment, they also talk about the importance of debt and deficit as we approach the upcoming federal budget.
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China and the United States could be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. All eyes will be on a Thursday meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping -- could Canada be far behind? And Venezuela -- is regime change in the offing? Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto joins for her regular Monday appearance.
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Donald Trump has terminated the trade talks with Canada after Ontario ads running in the U.S. use Ronald Reagan's voice condemning tariffs. Is this serious or just Trump bluster? Meanwhile, the Carney government's first budget is now just days away, and the PM says Canadians will need to make sacrifices. And, Pierre Poilievre has another bad week. All this and more with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson.
This week's question followed the new peace deal in the Middle East, which is still being tested. We asked: "What are the chances of everlasting peace in that region?" As always, you go beyond just saying yes or no, which makes for some interesting answers. Then, as he does every week, the Random Ranter drops by with his thoughts this week on, Canada's team -- The Toronto Blue Jays.
Is your relationship on rocky ground? One of today's endbits offers some HELPFUL suggestions that only take one minute. Wednesdays are usually encore episodes of the Bridge, but occasionally we save up our collected endbits and give you a special show. This is one of those days.
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Journalists hear lots of things in the course of a day on Parliament Hill, and then they work towards trying to nail things down. What's real, what isn't? On the latest edition of Reporter's Notebook Rob Russo and Althia Raj talk about it all from Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre to trade talks and a possible cabinet shuffle.
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It's been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn't all gone easy in the seven days since, so the question is -- can the deal hold? Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto is with us for her regular Monday chat as we discuss that plus Ukraine and China.
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There are going to be a lot of special programs done in the next few weeks, leading up to the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec Referendum. A night that those of us who witnessed it will never forget. Tension and emotion ruled the evening. Chantal, Bruce and I were all in different roles watching the story unfold, and this week we talk about what was a historic moment. in the story of Canada, and what it still means in today's wo...
We've thought about asking this question before but something else always came up, but not this week. It's time. Would you run for public office? Any public office. If so, why? If not, why not? I think the answers are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders, and perhaps not what you think. Plus the Random Ranter is here, and he's ready for hardball on autos.
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 8th. 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! Everything from what's best to do - shower in the morning or evening, to which car colour holds it resale value best? And a lot more -- enjoy.
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The country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers and responsibilities. It's worked for 158 years, but does it still work? Another fascinating Moore-Butts Conversation, especially relevant to the times Canada is living in today.
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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 9th. Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in our lives. And this week, listeners to The Bridge have a selection of reasons they are thankful as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Even the Random Ranker gives thanks too!
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When Donald Trump and Mark Carney met in the White House for the first time a few months ago, the meeting looked, and was, tense. Not so this latest time. Smiles, laughs and lots of almost boyish banter. What was that all about? Has anything really changed? Could a deal be in the offing, or was it all for the cameras? Bruce and Chantal have their say.
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Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in our lives. And this week, listeners to The Bridge have a selection of reasons they are thankful as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Even the Random Ranker gives thanks too!
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