
The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more. Find out more at www.thepetermansbridge.com
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1546 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

The third book by the writing team of Bulgutch and Mansbridge comes out next week and today a preview. My friend and colleague Mark Bulgutch is my guest as we discuss our new book, how it came about, how we wrote it, and what it tells us about Canadi... more
How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and senior liberal strategist Gerald Butts with another of their conversations.
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Elon Musk has shown his clout with his Starlink and Starshield Satellite systems in Ukraine, so the question is, could he do the same in Canada? Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto is here for her regular Monday conversat... more
Lots of finger-pointing as the week comes to an end -- Danielle Smith tells separatists to get out of her party and Pete Hoekstra tells Canadians to stop interfering with Washington politics. Quite the week for Chantal and Bruce to sum things up on t... more
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Great discussion on current political events in Canada. Peter is a great host, but why the dings and notifications often? Is distracting and annoying. This isn’t our 1st year with this technology
Please turn off the sound of your notifications when the podcast is airing.
Shame on you for shilling for online gambling companies.
The women panelists- all three have such a sharp eye for events, balanced views on cause and effects and love the sharp humour!
Bruce and Peter are good, too. But Chantal is the reason to listen.
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A sharp, civically minded political discussion program that centers Canadian politics, governance, and international perspectives. Episodes routinely feature seasoned former officials, prominent political commentators, and top foreign correspondents, exploring unity, policy trade-offs, and the mechanics of government with historical context and real-world anecdotes. The show stands out for its thoughtful balance, focus on national identity, and emphasis on nuanced discourse over partisan firestorms, making it a trusted source for listeners who want deeper insight into how decisions shape everyday life.
Across recent episodes, topics include federal-provincial dynamics, pipeline debates, defense procurement, digital misinformation, and clim... more
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Recent guests on The Bridge include:
1. Janice Stein
2. Althia Raj
3. Rob Russo
4. Gerald Butts
5. James Moore
6. Mark Miller
7. Murray Sinclair
8. Gerry Butts
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