The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Canada is in a series of high stakes political races, for party leadership, for an upcoming national election.  But is there any focus more important than Donald Trump and the damage he could cause from tariffs and annexation talk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now?  The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a supporting role was one for the history books Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So much for Britain's PM Keir Starmer.  Given the chance to stand up for Canada with Donald Trump by his side, Starmer instead left Canada, his Commonwealth ally, twisting in the wind.  How bad does that look? Does it even matter? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's no doubt that many Canadians are buying Canadian when they hit the grocery, hardware or clothing stories.  But where do you draw the line? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0.   Can we learn from what they're doing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enter the Fred DeLorey/Bruce Anderson spin room as we deconstruct elements of last night's French language liberal leadership contender's debate.  There were various moments, and especially one, where views differ and they are worth discussing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0.   Can we learn from what they're doing?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blaming the media is a common tactic when you feel your competition is getting better coverage than you are.  Is that why some Conservatives are saying Mark Carney is getting a free pass from the media in his campaign for the Liberal leadership?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The question is simple, "if you were writing to an American friend, what would you say about the current situation between our two countries?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While Canada is being beaten up, and its sovereignty questioned, both by Donald Trump, what are our friends and allies saying? Anything? Why the silence?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of that's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While Canada is being beaten up & its sovereignty questioned by Trump,  what are our friends and allies saying?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Random Ranter is here for his weekly rant -- this week his latest on the Donald Trump situation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Also, a feature interview with Jack Wang on his new WW2 novel, The Riveter.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The polls suggest it, the Liberals think it & the Conservatives look like they're trying to reposition because of it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey go head to head on tariffs. Keith Boag with his non partisan take. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey go head to head on the tariff issue. Then Keith Boag with his non partisan take. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 The trade war between Canada & the US is on, & suddenly, two long-standing friends seem like hard-core enemies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Carney is the front runner in the race to replace Trudeau & finally dropped his plans to abandon the carbon tax. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ranter drops his latest take on the developing trade war between Canada & the US, his view may surprise you.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An encore of is Trump's vision all about American Imperialism & does it compare with the 19th century? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.