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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 11h

Book number 5! Excited for our launch and book tour this fall, coming to a city near you with @simonschusterca.bsky.social

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The annual clock change that most Canadians have done for almost a century might be coming to an end. How do you feel about it? Our listeners delivered with a range of answers. Plus The Ranter brings his views on faith. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you have high blood pressure, have you tried Bach? Or Beethoven? Or Pavarotti? Maybe you should, say researchers. Wednesday’s mean End Bits on The Bridge: a variety of short pieces of news that you can use. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Zelensky says that Putin has told his military leaders to ignore the “rules of war.” If that’s true, what does it mean and what could happen as a result? Dr. Janice Stein is back today with a focus on the latest in Ukraine. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Quebecers go to the polls Monday in a vote that could eventually lead to another vote on separation. Later this month, an actual referendum in Alberta. How concerned are you? Your answers from across 🇨🇦, today on Your Turn. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Another week that had observers scratching their heads over Donald Trump. A red-carpet welcome for Xi Jinping, and a G20 seat for Vladimir Putin? Dr. Janice Stein is back to try and make sense of these moves. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Once a month we open Your Turn for an Ask Me Anything. Lots of interesting questions today, from personal and professional experiences, to thoughts on media, and even on personalities from Donald Trump to Gord Downie. 🎙️ on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Of all the different age groups in our society, which do you think is the fastest growing? It’s an End Bits Wednesday, which means news you can use - including several stories that may surprise you. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There’s a lot of talk about war, especially in countries located close to Russia. But does talk mean ready? That’s our focus today with Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I’ve been to some pretty cool places, but none as cool as this guy. Had the pleasure of emceeing the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame dinner in Ottawa last night, where I caught up with 🇨🇦’s own astronaut, Jeremey Hansen. This & plenty more in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are the latest AI warnings just another alarmist threat, or is there some truth to the concerns around model development? This week was your chance to answer the AI question. Plus the Ranter has his take on the technology of our time. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Brian Stewart is a veteran on The Bridge, but we’ve missed him the last few years while writing his book: On The Ground. Brian is back to discuss our times, from Russia-Ukraine, to US-Iran, to Canada-US, and how they fit into history. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

While Trump tries to distance himself from the mess he’s created in Iran, the resulting problems across the Gulf states may be worse. Plus is Russia really losing the war in Ukraine? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A summer away from The Bridge has given listeners lots to think about, especially about the importance of your country 🇨🇦 Today is our first Your Turn of the season, plus the Ranter joins with his take on the Trade War. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

For the past two years we have relied on the foreign and domestic experience of Keith Boag to give us his take on Donald Trump. As we head into Year 3 of Term 2, Keith is back with his takeaways on what Trump means. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Where are we on the trade war between Canada and the United States? What’s really going on behind the scenes? Althia Raj & Rob Russo are back to discuss what they are hearing. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtube.com/@themansbrid...

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

All summer I was getting mail, most of it starting with “Where’s Janice?” - today Dr. Stein kicks off a new season on The Bridge. The latest on Trump and Carney’s trade relationship, and an update on Putin’s Russia. 🔊 Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Will Carney and Trump ever be able to sit down on trade again, or are those days over for good? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are back tomorrow for our end-of-summer Good Talk special. 🎙️ Find it on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Tomorrow on The Bridge: Our first summer special of 2026, with Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson. 🎙️ You can listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, or watch on YouTube.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today is a big deal for The Bridge: Episode 1500 of the podcast, and the final show before we begin our summer break. Today’s End Bits: The things where AI cannot replace humans, overbearing parents, and a lot more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Despite all the alleged “peace deals,” is a permanent end to the US-Iran War is still possible? It’s a complicated question, and that’s why Dr. Janice Stein is with us again this week to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our final AMA before the summer break brings lots of new questions about the podcast, journalism, politics, and me. The Ranter is here as well, for the first time discussing immigration. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A deal is a deal, but what kind of deal was this? Did Donald Trump accomplish anything in his nearly four-month war with Iran? Dr. Janice Stein is back with updates on the Middle East conflicts, and the future of NATO v. Russia. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The World Cup is being played in Canada, Mexico, and the US - and it starts tonight. How do you feel about the World Cup? We got lots of answers this week, and FIFA won’t be happy with some of them. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Israel has always spied on the US, and the US has always spied on Israel. But there are new claims that espionage has stepped up between the two countries - our question today is why? That’s just one subject today for Dr Janice Stein. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

How do you define yourself? Do you define yourself by country, province, or city? Is there something else that you use to describe identity? That's our question of the week on Your Turn - plus The Ranter takes aim at a familiar target. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Leading our ‘End Bit’ program today: Sweden declares itself smoke-free - if that’s the case how close is Canada? Plus, is Pan Am Airways about to make a comeback? And why do flight attendants want a no-touch rule? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We start our weekly conversation with Dr. Janice Stein with an update on the War in Iran - will it ever end? Plus the latest on American attacks on “drug boats” and thoughts 82 years after the D-Day invasion. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The final week of the month means Ask Me Anything on Your Turn. Today’s questions came in from across the country, touching on everything from journalism, to politics, to the Snowbirds, to Donald Trump. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Donald Trump is not a good liar. These days he’s claiming a huge victory in Iran, as the two sides stumble toward a peace deal. Is “victory” accurate? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In the past week there were ceasefires announced in the Russia-Ukraine War, Iran, and Lebanon. But did that stop the fighting in any of those regions? Dr. Janice Stein joins us with a lot to discuss this week. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

There’s a multibillion dollar plan for high speed rail in Canada, and it’s facing stiff opposition. Our question today: Would this ‘nation-building project’ be a good thing? Many of you have your say. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

It didn’t take long for teachers to realize how much students are using AI - things were just a little too perfect. The solution? Pretty simple actually. That’s just one of the stories we cover this week on End Bits. 🎙️ Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The question seems almost ridiculous: Should we believe the US President, or the world’s worst terrorist regime? That’s where we are with the latest news from the Iran War, and Dr. Janice Stein joins to break it all down. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I’m thrilled to announce my new book A NOBLE PROFESSION written with my friend & fellow journalist Mark Bulgutch. Many of us can point to a teacher who changed our trajectory. This book is a tribute to those educators. Available for preorder now from Simon & Schuster Canada.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Inspired by one of our listeners: How do you spend time volunteering? We were rewarded with an incredible deluge of letters that inspired us, and in many ways tell a story of Canada 🇨🇦 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It’s an End Bits special and the lead item is really shocking. What impact could screen use have on infant development? Why do AI companies want you to be afraid of them? And cars that will make driving decisions for you. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

After the German leader criticized the US over Iran, Donald Trump started pulling thousands of American troops out of Germany. What should we make of this? And should we all be worried? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

April’s AMA program focuses on everything from challenging interviews, to challenging competition. How do journalists do their job? How does a newscast come together? These and more, plus The Ranter takes on China. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

More news-you-can-use today on the End Bit Special. Stories on being cautious taking health advice from AI; the 2 minute program adding longevity to your life; the impact of fewer Canadian snowbirds in Florida; and more. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The Iran War enters its 9th week but fighting has been over for a while. Does that mean the war is over? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss the state of US-Iran negotiations, as well as some potentially good news in Gaza. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

There’s a lot to worry about these days, but this week we asked you to be specific. What worries you most? Listeners from across 🇨🇦 wrote in - many for the first time. Plus The Ranter returns with a topic that might shock you. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Wednesday’s mean End Bits on The Bridge. Chinese vehicles are cheaper than domestic competitors, but are they better? Could we see them taking over roads across Canada? 🔊 This and much more, today on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

When the Iran War started, Donald Trump kept changing the reason why he ordered the attack. Lately he’s settled on one reason: Nuclear weapons. So what do we really know about Iran’s capabilities? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Our question of the week was about airline service in Canada - thumbs up or thumbs down? Plus The Ranter gives his take on Carney’s majority government. What will it actually mean? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

You know, or should know by now, that nothing is private. One of our end bits today deals with your email messages and who can access them. That story, and a lot more ‘news you can use’ - today on The Bridge. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

For over a year the Liberals have been trying to cobble together a majority - now they’ve got one. What’s the big deal? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social have their say on that today. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAOf...

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

For many people Trump has ruined his country’s reputation, but does it change the facts about the US position in the world? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss this and more, including Pope Leo entering the Trump discussion. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Loyal supporters abandoning him, looking more unhinged by the day - this must be a new low for Donald Trump. Is he done? Bruce Anderson & Keith Boag join for some serious Trump talk, on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzO-...

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It’s been a week of marvelling at pictures from the Artemis II mission - some of which were taken by Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. This week’s Your Turn question: Was it worth it? A variety of answers from across 🇨🇦 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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