The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

So is the rupture a forever thing, or could Canada and The U.S. ever return to the way things used to be? We asked this question on Monday and by the end of the day we already had enough answers to fill a show. You feel strongly about this, and both ways. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Moore, former federal cabinet minister, shares political perspective and anecdotes. Gerald Butts, former principal secretary and strategist, offers policy and communications analysis. They discuss how the Canada–USA hockey finale stirred political fallout. They explore presidents calling teams, athlete optics, celebrity endorsements in campaigns, and whether politicians can genuinely rebrand.

Dr. Janice Stein, an international relations scholar at the Munk School, offers sharp analysis of the recent Israel-US strike on Iran. She discusses who drove the decision, how coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv unfolded, Iran's military posture centered on missiles, the limits of air power, and the political confusion over unclear objectives.

Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Official Opposition and Conservative politician, known for pushing economic and energy development. He discusses using Canada’s minerals, energy and defence purchases as leverage with the U.S. He talks about repealing anti‑development laws, aiming for tariff‑free access, disagreements over China policy, and strategies to strengthen Canada’s negotiating position.

A lively breakdown of Pierre Poilievre's speech and whether a softer tone signals a lasting shift. Discussion on his outreach to the U.S., comments about Trump, and the risks that messaging poses at home. Analysis of Canada‑U.S. relations, tariff and investment developments, plus the political calculus around by‑elections and Quebec strategy.

It's the last week of the month and this is the week we have "Ask Me Anything" as our topic on Your Turn. And you do just that with letters about journalism, sourcing, bias, books, history and a lot more.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Concerns about AI are reshaping students' and workers' career plans and choices. Wearable tech privacy comes up with talk of glasses that record public moments. A playful tour of bizarre sports highlights cheese rolling, underwater hockey and swamp football. A study links occasional grandchild care to sharper thinking and longer life.

Rob Russo, political commentator at The Economist known for sharp party strategy analysis, and Althia Raj, Toronto Star parliamentary reporter with deep knowledge of Senate and privacy issues, talk cooperation in Parliament. They discuss motives behind Conservative cooperation, Senate pushback on privacy rules, balancing anti‑Trump voters with party unity, and whether cross‑party deals are real.

Dr. Janice Stein, political scientist and director emerita at the Munk School, offers sharp analysis on Cuba’s fuel crisis and U.S. blockade-like measures. She explores Canada’s constrained options for humanitarian aid and coalition-building. She also touches on Russia’s role, sanctions’ harms, the Ukraine war’s toll, and U.S. moves around Iran and trade leverage.

Panelists debate whether rising Canadian hostility toward the United States is real or media exaggeration. They dissect Alberta's referendum move and the political forces driving separatist sentiment. The conversation also covers Conservative and NDP leadership struggles, oil-driven economic anxiety, and worries about US actions toward Iran.