The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Lessons from the first weeks of the school return in Germany. Is there something for us to learn? And crunching the "bridge daily" numbers. Welcome to Week 25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your questions, comments and thoughts. Lots, even myriad things to think about. Thats an inside joke and you have to go inside to hear it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the country's most famous athletes with her take on the issues that have made most sports shut down. A special "bridge daily". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast within a podcast tackles the question of whether Trump is a great communicator, and on the issue of polls, which are the ones you should pay attention to?Join me and Bruce Anderson for our weekly look at the election campaign south of the border. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A rare two day run on the bridge daily for the same Canadian politician! But it's worth the time, and besides there's also some interesting virus stuff too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Well that was a surprise. What happens now? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was your favourite thing about today? You might be surprised. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting something wrong isn't the same as spreading deliberate inaccuracies. One is bad the other is fake. But neither should be forgiven. That and a lot more in today's pod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson joins the "podcast within a podcast" again for this week's look at the unfolding US election. Plus more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time, Canada has a female finance minister. Chrystia Freeland is now and even bigger rock star than she already was. That and a lot more on the pod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new poll gives some serious insight into hoe committed we are in the fight against Covid-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of your ideas on The Race Next Door. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the road today and tomorrow. It may sound a little different but there's lots in it anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fallout from the Kamala Harris pick; some signs of hope on the Covid-19 front, and new questions about defunding the police. A virtual potpourri for "the bridge daily" today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson joins the podcast for what we hope will be a weekly look at the "race next door", starting on this the day Kamala Harris officially becomes the Joe Biden pick for Vice Presidential nominee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus -- Did you listen to the July 23rd "bridge daily"? Told you so! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts, questions and comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Susan Rice is married to a Canadian. We talked about that last night. Well Kamala Harris has Canada in her CV too.The supposed short listers for Joe Biden's #2 both know a lot about Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If it's down to Harris or Rice -- whose your pick for Joe Biden's running mate?Plus a big new study on the media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 21 starts after a holiday weekend with a potpourri of goodies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts, comments and questions -- plus a something special for the long weekend. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Anderson is back to help guide us through today's extraordinary parliamentary committee hearing where Justin Trudeau was the star witness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maybe I'm being overly cautious but it's not over yet folks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The promised special on masks is here. How effective are they, which is best and how do you maintain them? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are spikes and there are spikes. The U.S. has had major COVID spikes, Canada not so much (and let's keep it that way!) But some key countries in Europe are worried there are signs of a second wave spike there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts, comments and questions for the nineteenth weekend since all this craziness started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The beauty of a podcast is it's not a newscast. So I can share some of the buzz I'm hearing even though its just buzz, not fact. And as Thursday is potpourri day it kind of fits in with the way we've been doing things. Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some interesting thoughts from many of you about the recent spike in COVID numbers and what if anything should be done about it. Plus, imagining the winter ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time for a new Bridge Daily survey of listeners on an increasingly key question: should Canadians provinces close (or keep closed) in restaurant/bar dining/drinking? Let's read your answers: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A week off enjoying summer delights is over for now, and it's back to podcasting with a teaser on where the world's population is heading? You might be surprised. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of your good questions, thoughts and comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some thoughts about the state of local newspapers and why we should all be concerned about losing them.And and important advisory about The Bridge Daily! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding why television networks are so desperate to get pro sports back on their schedules. Some pretty surprising numbers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aside from Ringo, more thoughts o n the dilemma of back to school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On election night last October he was compared to a Muppet. Now he's Canada's next Ambassador to the United Nations.And what's the riskiest action you can take that cold cause COVID -19? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's keep our relationship with the U.S. in perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back after two Canada Day holidays off, a serious potpourri of little stories for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love a courtoom brawl? The White House versus the Stones could be a good one. Week 16 of the "bridge daily"kicks off Canada Day week with some pretty interesting stuff. Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Public Health Specialist David Fisman gives us a real sense of what to expect in the next three to six months. Then your questions, comments and thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's think summer, and let's talk about what you plan to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watching Anthony Fauci today compared with March is not a comforting sight. America is failing him, can Canada avoid the same result? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Abacus Data Chairman Bruce Anderson is back with us by popular demand and his latest survey is not of Canadians but Americans and some of its findings are staggering. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week fifteen starts with lots to discuss including this question from the Atlantic about misinformation, and whether some of the biggest spreaders are at family gatherings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of great questions, thoughts and comments from YOU. Plus who listens to the "bridge" and from where? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Thursday potpourri on contact tracing to masks to baby numbers to the origins of the 10,000 step march. Something for everyone on this one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No go at the UN and questions about the country's finances made it a tough day for the Prime Minister. And you thought taking your shoes off at airport security was a pain -- there's more coming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I asked you to write in and you did. No one shy here. Plus the latest on COVID-19 prevention research. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A David Axelrod column on race in the Washington Post on the weekend got me thinking and might get you thinking too. That plus are women better than women at leading us in the pandemic? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of your thoughts about the meaning of what we are going through and how these moments are changing us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How dare they! One of the world's great newspapers assuming they know what fascinates us as Canadians!!And more on masks and schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.