Peter Mansbridge

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 @CanadaTalks167 or wherever you get your podcasts.

How will the world change after the thumping Donald Trump and the Republicans took last week? Or will it change at all? Dr. Janice Stein is back to discuss what's next in Washington, Netanyahu and the Israeli election, and Poland. 🎙️ on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

For most Canadians, the hope in the government’s budget Thursday was to find some relief for the affordability crisis. Did they find it? You can read a few pieces in The Buzz this week that try to answer that question.   Subscribe here: nationalnewswatch.com/newsle…

It’s been quite the week. Starting with 6 byelection calls, ending with a federal budget and in the middle Donald Trump’s party crashed in the US midterms. @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson discuss. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/s7rvCWHCSb4

Today on The Bridge: @SamanthaNutt calls in from war-torn Sudan to discuss her latest aid work. You can learn more about Sam’s work through @WarChildCan 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation today during the Your Turn program, on @CanadaTalks160 and podcast platforms.

Crushed in the House. Crushed in the Senate. Democrats now control Congress and Donald Trump is left as a lame duck. Everything changed last night, but what will it mean? Our regular guide to US politics @KeithBoag is with us again. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

Americans are voting today and Washington may see significant changes as a result. What difference would change make for the 🇨🇦 / 🇺🇸 relationship? @althiaraj and Rob Russo bring their thoughts. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/iI9QiYnndpg

Canada’s new national security plan may have been the most important thing that happened last week, even though it received little discussion. Dr. Janice Stein is here to change that today. What is the plan, and how will it work? 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

Tuesday is midterms election day in the United States. And so much is riding on the results, not just for Americans but for Canadians too.   More on this in The Buzz, along with other top stories that caught my eye this week. Subscribe here: nationalnewswatch.com/newsle…

Trump cancels his final rallies ahead of the US midterms. Why? How critical are Tuesday’s results to the negotiations with Canada? Lots of questions today for @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/qeGFgWxiN1U

It’s the final Thursday of the month, which means an “ask me anything” session. Like, should voting be mandatory? Will Trump delay the midterms? How do we do our show? Plus, The Ranter is here to talk about greed. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

The third book by writing team Mark Bulgutch and Mansbridge comes out next week. Today, a preview of the inspiring stories about the teachers who shape our world. 🔊 Listen on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms, or read the book on shelves across Canada with @SimonSchusterCA

How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts are here with their thoughts. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/5wl9ybuduWU

Elon Musk has shown his clout with Starlink and Starshield systems in Ukraine, so the question is: Could he do the same to Canada? Dr. Janice Stein is back for her regular Monday conversation, today focusing on the world’s richest man. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

Democracy can be wonderful, especially when you exercise the benefits that come with it. Like the right to vote. That’s what we witnessed in Alberta this week.  More on this & other top stories in The Buzz this week. Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsle…

There's no shortage of stories today for @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson Danielle Smith tells separatists to get out of her party, plus Pete Hoekstra tells Canada to stop interfering in US politics. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube youtu.be/ylRgTCJthag

If this week proved anything it’s that Bridge listeners are book readers. Big-time book readers. Today we asked what books mean to you, and what they have meant to your life. Plus the Ranter shares his take on the Alberta Referendum. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

It's a Wednesday End Bits special, and we have some great AI stories to tell you, including how AI may help you vote. Plus the @nytimes has a fascinating piece on 100 Unanswered Questions in Science Today. We'll review some of them. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

A majority of Albertans want to remain in Canada, but the other 9 questions made it clear many want change in how our country operates. How will Ottawa respond? @althiaraj & Rob Russo join. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ZaqMK6aOrkE

How has Putin convinced Donald Trump to waive sanctions against Russia? Allies are outraged, and finally so are Trump’s Republican colleagues. Dr. Janice Stein shares her thoughts on this story, plus what’s behind the riots in France? 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms.

What will Albertans decide in Monday’s referendum? No one doubts the stakes are high.   More on this, and other top stories that caught my eye, this week in The Buzz. Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsle…