Best Peter Mansbridge Podcasts (2025)

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Good Talk -- Should "Profanity Pete" Be Asked To Leave? 52:30

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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 c…

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Your Turn -- Should We Deal Big Time With China? 46:27

2d ago46:27

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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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf…

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The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore 46:14

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An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Tim Cook, Peter Mansbridge

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Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess 49:30

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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 …

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Are China and the U.S. About To Cut A Huge Deal? How Could That Affect Canada? 45:19

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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 Mon…

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Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks 52:29

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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. …

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Your Turn -- Will The Middle East Ever See Real Peace? 44:08

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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, Cana…

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A Wednesday Endbits Special -- How to Save Your Relationship in One Minute 42:51

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info…

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Reporters Notebook -- Raj and Russo with the Hill chatter they're hearing. 45:20

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, …

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A Week After The Peace Deal, Will It Hold? 49:22

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, a…

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Good Talk -- A Night To Remember 52:27

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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…

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Your Turn -- Would You Run For Public Office? 44:22

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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…

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A Wednesday End-Bits Special - Encore 42:10

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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…

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Moore Butts #25 -- Is This Any Way To Run A Country? 47:06

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp…

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Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore 48:17

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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! Hosted by Simplecast, an A…

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Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change? 52:28

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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 s…

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Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? 48:22

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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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use …

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A Wednesday End-Bits Special 42:57

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…

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Reporter's Notebook -- Can Carney and Trump Make A Deal? 45:19

25d ago45:19

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By Peter Mansbridge, Rob Russo, Althia Raj

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Mr Carney Goes To Washington 44:45

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By Janice Stein, Peter Mansbridge

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Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline 52:29

29d ago52:29

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Everyone knew this was coming, but now we are here. It's the great pipeline battle playing out between Ottawa and Alberta, and between Alberta and BC. What's at stake? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss this and what it means for Mark Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of the country. And, Donald Trump's "war within" mak…

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Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada 47:59

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What is your view on gun control in Canada? A variety of answers, with a variety of perspectives, from coast-to-coast-to-coast highlight this week on Your Turn, with guest host Will Mansbridge. Plus the Random Ranter is back taking on Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o…

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Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices 43:40

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For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. But those choices were delayed or postponed. Now it's tough-choice time again. Is there a better way to deal with situations like this? Just one of the angles faced in today's episode of Moore-Butts Conversation #…

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Two Authors, Two Great Books - Encore 47:54

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Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. We're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former colleagues of mine .... former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on his new book, On The Ground; and former CBC field producer Halina St. Ja…

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Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza? 46:24

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The former British Prime Minister isn't talked of much anymore but he may become the key to peace in Gaza. He's well liked by Palestinian leaders, by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, and by Donald Trump. A meeting at the White House this afternoon may lead to Blair's entry into the equation. Dr Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair and how this may ac…

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Good Talk -- Should "Profanity Pete" Be Asked To Leave? 52:30

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Your Turn -- Should We Deal Big Time With China? 46:27

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The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore 46:14

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Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess 49:30

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Are China and the U.S. About To Cut A Huge Deal? How Could That Affect Canada? 45:19

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Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks 52:29

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Your Turn -- Will The Middle East Ever See Real Peace? 44:08

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A Wednesday Endbits Special -- How to Save Your Relationship in One Minute 42:51

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Reporters Notebook -- Raj and Russo with the Hill chatter they're hearing. 45:20

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A Week After The Peace Deal, Will It Hold? 49:22

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Good Talk -- A Night To Remember 52:27

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Your Turn -- Would You Run For Public Office? 44:22

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A Wednesday End-Bits Special - Encore 42:10

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Moore Butts #25 -- Is This Any Way To Run A Country? 47:06

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Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore 48:17

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Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change? 52:28

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Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? 48:22

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A Wednesday End-Bits Special 42:57

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Reporter's Notebook -- Can Carney and Trump Make A Deal? 45:19

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Mr Carney Goes To Washington 44:45

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Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline 52:29

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Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada 47:59

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Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices 43:40

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Two Authors, Two Great Books - Encore 47:54

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Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza? 46:24