The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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.

Starbucks is closing stores while Dunkin's is hiring and offering quite the twist.And a lot more in today's podcast for you to think about! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WHO needs help. It needs reform. And that hurts me to have to admit.Plus, when do infectious disease control experts think we will once again be able to do what we used to take for granted. This is a pretty interesting study. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The impact COVID-19 is having on the environment and how it may be having an affect right in your own garden. And some early indications of the impact of "reopening" - how comfortable are we in getting back to the way we used to live? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots of different issues, including lots on "the pause". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unidentified riot control groups in unmarked, mostly green, uniforms patrolling streets outside the White House. What?Plus a potpourri of other "stuff" to get you thinking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 21 seconds of Justin Trudeau where he didn't say a word but may have said a lot more than it at first appeared. Plus -- the art of breathing. Who knew? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What can I do? That's a common question over the past few days for those who aren't near the centre of the George Floyd story but do want to do something. Some thoughts on that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thoughts, questions and comments from you after 77 days since we started 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.

Tracking germs. Understanding Vietnam's anti COVID-19 success. And how to cheer for a game you're not at. Something for everyone today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a potpourri podcast today -- from deciding on who to trust, to reservations about returning your kids to school -- and everything in between. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One word describes what we heard today about the level of "care" in some Long Term Care Facilities. So what now? Plus, the latest on air travel, and some hopeful news about my latest project! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week Eleven begins with some tough questions about how a gorgeous weekend in downtown Toronto created such a nasty mess and left some big questions.Plus, is Dubai our future? 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 after another week of dealing with COVID-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An apology for last night's technical problem (my fault!); Vaccines in context; and this week's lesson in "learning from history". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Starting tonight with some encouraging news from Denmark -- and then my take on the "Art of Deflection". Plus, a June Wedding -- how times have changed.(Sorry, but an earlier release of this episode had the sound of a metronome going throughout the podcast, I think that's fixed now!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How was your long weekend and what did you learn about how to enjoy it? Plus this question -- who does the most house work in your home? A tweet in Japan sets off some pretty good table talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrating the 100th episode of "the bridge" including the last 45 as "daily" on COVID-19, we spend this weekend's special on your Big Ideas for how to use this opportunity to change Canada for the good. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watching a U.S. Congressional committee hearing today on a fired whistleblower got me thinking about consensus and whether we can at least see it during a national crisis. Maybe. And yet another vaccine update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You see this picture? Can you name this lake named after a former Canadian prime minister? It's the first in our series of "Big Projects" that the country should consider when COVID-19 is behind us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you know me you know I Iove airplanes and airliners - so not surprisingly I'm worried about the future for both. And vaccines -- what's the latest? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, my list of things eight weeks at home have taught me about myself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another week of really smart letters from many of you that I get the pleasure of reading for everyone's benefit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

But first, is there actually serious talk in Ottawa about an election? Beware. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After two days of special podcasts on topics other than COVID-19 it's back to that matter at hand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Looking for lessons in crisis leadership? Look no further than 1933. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seventy five years on, and why the Dutch never forget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're into May now, and your letters keep on coming. My favourite pod of the week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News on the movement of PPE, Questions for you about school,And a deeply personal story that had me thinking a lot today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new way to thank our front line heroes -- by taking to the skies. Plus, the promised feature interview on whether COVID-19 has given us reason to redefine our relationship with the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And will you ever get on an airliner again -- the difficult decisions ahead for the world's airlines. And how will the planet handle the virus when it hits the poorest countries in the world? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hockey Night in Podcastland -- a "bridge daily" special which shows just what a jock I am! Joined by my friends John Shannon and Gord Miller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another mailbag of great thoughts, comments and questions from you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

She does it again ... straight talk from Angela Merkel. We should all take note.Plus Saskatchewan outlines its reopen plan, and a feature interview on how the charities we depend on are in deep trouble because of the virus crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is she the Poet Laureate of a 1869 cholera pandemic, the 1918 "Spanish flu" or Covid-19? That and thoughts About Returning To School. Plus what is it about "testing, testing, testing" that we still don't get? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.