The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge A Tribute To The Crew Of Air Canada Flight 8646
Mar 25, 2026
A tribute to the crew of a crashed Air Canada flight and reflections on their bravery. A segment on how Donald Trump’s private number is reportedly circulating. A look at autonomous taxis leaving passengers trapped during anti-robot attacks. A rundown of debates over AI-free product labels and practical tips on fuel economy, car choices, and oral health.
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Pilot Pay Reflects Crisis Readiness Not Routine Hours
- Mansbridge emphasizes that pilots are paid for their crisis skills, not routine flying, because training readies them for rare high-pressure moments.
- He explains crises may last seconds but require precise, practiced responses that save lives.
Trump's Private Number Is Widely Circulated And Traded
- Reports suggest Donald Trump's private phone number circulates widely and is being traded or sold among reporters and influence brokers.
- The Atlantic reported journalists call his private line frequently, with officials saying he takes many press calls hourly.
Blue Jays Fans Sustained Dunedin's Tourism Economy
- Mansbridge shares a Travel Industry Today story about Dunedin, Florida, where Toronto Blue Jays spring training and Canadian fans kept the local economy afloat.
- He notes Canadian tourism to the U.S. dropped ~20–25% and Jays fans provided a vital boost to Dunedin businesses.