The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn - April's Ask Me Anything
Apr 30, 2026
A wide-ranging Q and A covers tough interviews, rivalries in sports fandom, and the ethics of withholding stories to protect lives. Discussions include military history recommendations, the logistics of national broadcasting across time zones, and the feasibility of an Alberta–Churchill pipeline. A Random Ranter weighs in on Canada–US–China trade ties and there are personal notes on a new puppy and favorite films.
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Casablanca Is Mansbridge's Favorite Film
- Mansbridge cites Bridge Over the River Kwai as his first impactful film and names Casablanca his favorite film for its classic lines and storytelling.
- He encourages listeners who've not seen Casablanca to watch or rewatch it for its enduring quality.
Read Tim Cook To Understand Canadian Military History
- Do read Tim Cook's military history books to better understand Canada; Mansbridge recommends any of them.
- He praises Cook as a fabulous historian whose work deepens readers' knowledge of the country.
How National Newscasts Cover Multiple Time Zones
- Mansbridge explains nightly newscast logistics: typically two live programs at 9pm and 10pm Eastern then taped editions for later time zones.
- For major stories they sometimes produced up to five live editions and even reassembled shows late at night with minimal staff.