The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn on The Olympics, and The Random Ranter
Feb 5, 2026
A conversation about why billions tune in for the Olympics and who chooses not to. Listeners share memories of iconic moments and favorite winter sports. Newcomers explain cheering tied to geopolitics and national pride. A segment explains a new Ski Mountaineering event and game schedules. A fiery rant argues against Alberta separatism, citing financial and labor concerns.
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Global Unity Through The Opening Ceremony
- The Olympic opening ceremony creates a rare global moment where many people watch the same thing simultaneously.
- Peter Mansbridge says that shared viewing fosters a sense of unity across nations and cultures.
A Listener's Olympic Favorites
- Robert McMillan from Hope River lists iconic moments like Eddie the Eagle and the Miracle on Ice.
- He says he'll be tuned in for curling, downhill skiing, hockey, freestyle skiing, biathlon, and figure skating.
Cost And Corruption Undermine Support
- Many listeners criticize the Olympics for high costs and corruption tied to host cities and the IOC.
- Several letters argue taxpayer burdens and commercialization undermine public support.