The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore
Oct 13, 2025
As Thanksgiving approaches, listeners share heartfelt reasons for gratitude, from the invaluable work of scientists and democratic engagement to appreciation for family and Canadian culture. Joyful thankfulness extends to the Toronto Blue Jays, sports as a communal escape, and the beautiful landscapes of Canada. Many express thanks for personal resilience, compassionate caregiving, and meaningful work. Letters celebrate the everyday pleasures of life, creative pursuits, and the valued insights from the podcast itself, highlighting a collective celebration of gratitude.
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Baseball As Communal Relief
- Megan Sargent and others celebrate baseball as a communal escape from global horrors.
- She cites Richard Wagamese on baseball's metaphor of helping each other make it home.
Sobriety As A Thanksgiving Triumph
- Brian Hoyle recounts his 28 years of sobriety and the hard work that made it possible.
- He plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with sparkling water rather than alcohol.
Ranter's Joy: Jays' Unexpected Run
- The Random Ranter, a prairie baseball fan, thanks the Toronto Blue Jays for beating the Yankees and an exciting season.
- He admits he watched almost every game and was happily surprised by the team's performance.