The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Lots happened today and "the bridge - daily" focuses on a few to put them in some context. Also, the story of a real Canadian heroine who will never be forgotten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A tweet by a leading Canadian businessperson today made me turn back the pages of Canadian history for inspiration. COVID-19 is going to cause massive disruption and despair but together we can and will beat it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Over the weekend some of you emailed asking that "the bridge" go daily for a while through the COVID-19 story. So I'll give it a try for a few days and see whether you find it helpful. I'll talk about one issue a day -- could be five minutes, could be fifteen (like today!) but I'll try to keep it to the point. Let me know how you feel - themansbridgepodcast@gmail,com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The COVID-19 story got personal this week for me and my family just like it is increasingly for tens of thousands of other Canadians. How a moment like the one captured in this picture, helped put me in self isolation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the health and political leaders dealing with COVID 19, the way to ease public fears is through calmness and confidence. Are we getting either? (Recorded Noon EST 06/03/20) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've always been fascinated by air travel and this week some international air travel got me thinking about how it's been impacted by the "health crisis" of the moment. But it also showed me an example of real class by a captain just doing her job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How a two day trip to southwestern Alberta this week reminded me about the importance of truth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the country in rail turmoil, with indigenous protestors blocking traffic, what's a globe trotting prime minister to do? He's getting lots of advice, but what should he do? And, another milestone for social media, breaking convention and setting the law. Should it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another wild week in the US and because of it, a "bridge" listener writes to themansbridgepodcast@gmail.com to ask what, if any, process exists to force the resignation of a prime minister? And with the Oscars just days away, more about "1917", with a very personal story to tell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I swore I wouldn't watch the US Senate trial because we all know how it will turn out. I was wrong. Not about the outcome, but about watching it. Why? It's complicated.And how about this for a podcast series idea: So you want to be a Prime Minister? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.