Peter Mansbridge

From Carney’s nation building projects, to Trump’s tariffs, to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Here’s our updated lineup to cover 2025’s most important stories. The Bridge is back tomorrow. Listen weekdays on SXM Canada Talks or wherever you get your podcasts.

How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? James Moore & Gerald Butts are here with their thoughts. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/5wl9ybuduWU

Elon Musk has shown his clout with Starlink and Starshield systems in Ukraine, so the question is: Could he do the same to Canada? Dr. Janice Stein is back for her regular Monday conversation, today focusing on the world’s richest man. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Democracy can be wonderful, especially when you exercise the benefits that come with it. Like the right to vote. That’s what we witnessed in Alberta this week.  More on this & other top stories in The Buzz this week. Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

There's no shortage of stories today for Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson Danielle Smith tells separatists to get out of her party, plus Pete Hoekstra tells Canada to stop interfering in US politics. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube youtu.be/ylRgTCJthag

If this week proved anything it’s that Bridge listeners are book readers. Big-time book readers. Today we asked what books mean to you, and what they have meant to your life. Plus the Ranter shares his take on the Alberta Referendum. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

It's a Wednesday End Bits special, and we have some great AI stories to tell you, including how AI may help you vote. Plus the @nytimes.com has a fascinating piece on 100 Unanswered Questions in Science Today. We'll review some of them. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

A majority of Albertans want to remain in Canada, but the other 9 questions made it clear many want change in how our country operates. How will Ottawa respond? Althia Raj & Rob Russo join. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ZaqMK6aOrkE

How has Putin convinced Donald Trump to waive sanctions against Russia? Allies are outraged, and finally so are Trump’s Republican colleagues. Dr. Janice Stein shares her thoughts on this story, plus what’s behind the riots in France? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

What will Albertans decide in Monday’s referendum? No one doubts the stakes are high.   More on this, and other top stories that caught my eye, this week in The Buzz. Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Alberta’s referendum on referendums is just days away and Mark Carney is pulling out all the stops. What are the stakes? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson have their thoughts today on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/4gYbC34aZNE

The most common habit people have wanted to break is almost certainly smoking, but today’s Your Turn highlights many more habits from listeners across Canada. Plus the Ranter is back with his latest take on Trump. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Book number 5! Excited for our launch and book tour this fall, coming to a city near you with @simonschusterca.bsky.social

My inbox this week was proof of two big stories: The “stress” of Alberta’s referendum, and the impact of BC’s election, on all Canadians. James Moore & Gerry Butts are here to discuss both. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/ACBrUrKcgE0

Canada can be, and eventually will be, an energy superpower. One source’s abundance is the envy of the world and becomes more and more important all the time: Electricity. It’s reliable. Affordable. And clean.   More on this & other top stories in The Buzz nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

The world’s richest man says Alberta & Saskatchewan should pick up and get out of Canada. Should we care what Musk says? It’s been quite a week, Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/G44cKMBquEE?...

The annual clock change that most Canadians have done for almost a century might be coming to an end. How do you feel about it? Our listeners delivered with a range of answers. Plus The Ranter brings his views on faith. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

If you have high blood pressure, have you tried Bach? Or Beethoven? Or Pavarotti? Maybe you should, say researchers. Wednesday’s mean End Bits on The Bridge: a variety of short pieces of news that you can use. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

The PQ win in Quebec, with a promise to call a referendum at some point. What does this do to Canada’s approach against Trump? What message does it send to Alberta? Althia Raj & Rob Russo discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/lL7EdfQRnx0?...

Zelensky says that Putin has told his military leaders to ignore the “rules of war.” If that’s true, what does it mean and what could happen as a result? Dr. Janice Stein is back today with a focus on the latest in Ukraine. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

This week, I’m thinking about the Canada-U.S. relationship, and why so many Americans still don’t seem to understand just how deep the rift has become.   Plus the Port of Churchill, Russian activity around the North Sea, and more in The Buzz. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Quebec elections are always interesting, but Monday’s vote carries questions about the future of the province and the country. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson tackle this story today on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/B2_l0wo-klw?...

Quebecers go to the polls Monday in a vote that could eventually lead to another vote on separation. Later this month, an actual referendum in Alberta. How concerned are you? Your answers from across 🇨🇦, today on Your Turn. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

When David Eby called an election in BC, he seemed to be missing one thing: a reason. James Moore & Gerry Butts discuss BC, plus thoughts on the relationship between our media and our politicians. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Dj59pp264U0

Another week that had observers scratching their heads over Donald Trump. A red-carpet welcome for Xi Jinping, and a G20 seat for Vladimir Putin? Dr. Janice Stein is back to try and make sense of these moves. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

There’s a lot to think about in this week’s The Buzz. Carney’s shift from defence to offence with Donald Trump, Pierre Poilievre’s political troubles, AI and democracy, the future of 24 Sussex, and more.    Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

How surprised should we be that Mark Carney has asked for a risk assessment on US troops crossing into Canada? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson bring their thoughts today on Good Talk. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/HOXAYT_GrL0

Once a month we open Your Turn for an Ask Me Anything. Lots of interesting questions today, from personal and professional experiences, to thoughts on media, and even on personalities from Donald Trump to Gord Downie. 🎙️ on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Of all the different age groups in our society, which do you think is the fastest growing? It’s an End Bits Wednesday, which means news you can use - including several stories that may surprise you. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Has the US media finally stiffened its spine over Trump’s White House ban? Rob Russo is here alongside Andrew MacDougall, bringing his experience as former Comms Director for Stephen Harper. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/eBp0nfNShnA

There’s a lot of talk about war, especially in countries located close to Russia. But does talk mean ready? That’s our focus today with Dr. Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto. 🎙️Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

I’ve been to some pretty cool places, but none as cool as this guy. Had the pleasure of emceeing the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame dinner in Ottawa last night, where I caught up with 🇨🇦’s own astronaut, Jeremey Hansen.   This & plenty more in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

For Mark Carney, and for Canada, this was a week to remember. What will this week deliver and will it change Canada? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/NlKi4OL_K80?...

Are the latest AI warnings just another alarmist threat, or is there some truth to the concerns around model development? This week was your chance to answer the AI question. Plus the Ranter has his take on the technology of our time. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

Brian Stewart is a veteran on The Bridge, but we’ve missed him the last few years while writing his book: On The Ground. Brian is back to discuss our times, from Russia-Ukraine, to US-Iran, to Canada-US, and how they fit into history. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.

While Trump tries to distance himself from the mess he’s created in Iran, the resulting problems across the Gulf states may be worse. Plus is Russia really losing the war in Ukraine? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

A quarter century has passed since 9/11, but those of us who were alive that day remember it like yesterday. I sure do. I’m sharing some of my reflections in this week’s edition of The Buzz. Subscribe here: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Carney is in Banff and Poilievre is in New York, and they both seem to be towing the same line: put Canada first in the US Trade War. Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are back to discuss the latest. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/upUIJpK9Olo

A summer away from The Bridge has given listeners lots to think about, especially about the importance of your country 🇨🇦 Today is our first Your Turn of the season, plus the Ranter joins with his take on the Trade War. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

For the past two years we have relied on the foreign and domestic experience of Keith Boag to give us his take on Donald Trump. As we head into Year 3 of Term 2, Keith is back with his takeaways on what Trump means. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Where are we on the trade war between Canada and the United States? What’s really going on behind the scenes? Althia Raj & Rob Russo are back to discuss what they are hearing. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtube.com/@themansbrid...

All summer I was getting mail, most of it starting with “Where’s Janice?” - today Dr. Stein kicks off a new season on The Bridge. The latest on Trump and Carney’s trade relationship, and an update on Putin’s Russia. 🔊 Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

If there’s one article you should read in this week’s edition of The Buzz, it’s Margaret MacMillan’s sobering and illuminating essay on the state of the world order. You’ll also find takes on the by-election sweep, Canada’s F-35 deal, and more. Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Say what you want about Trump’s attack on Greenland’s sovereignty, it was peanuts compared to what he’s now doing to Canada.    This week has produced some really good, tough journalism. You’ll find some of it in the latest edition of The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

Canada-US relations have never been so low. Attacks on each other’s trade strategy, attacks on sovereignty, even an attack on The Great Lakes. Plenty for Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson to discuss. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST. 📍 youtu.be/34BFBGudiQs?...

Will Carney and Trump ever be able to sit down on trade again, or are those days over for good? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are back tomorrow for our end-of-summer Good Talk special. 🎙️ Find it on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and YouTube.

Everyone was nervously waiting to see some small print as the trade talks deadline approached. Any deal means compromises, but sometimes it takes a while to see who gave up what, to gain what.    More on this and other top stories in The Buzz: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

It may be the dog days of summer, but there’s plenty to talk about in this week’s edition of The Buzz: Carney and Trump, the Churchill Falls deal, Trump’s Air Force One escape, and more.    Don’t forget to subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

The Buzz returns from its hiatus this week, with the issues and stories that made an impression on me: the latest on Canada-U.S. trade, growing strains between Ford and Carney, Alberta’s upcoming referendum, and more.   Subscribe: nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter

The SMT gavel comes down on quotes from Trump, to Carney on the Gordie Howe Bridge, to the state of journalism in 2026. Bruce Anderson joins for our first Smoke, Mirrors & The Truth in some time. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/dJYBnwMPI9M

This week the smoke from wildfires has further inflamed tensions in the 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 relationship. What happens now? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson on this, plus Poilievre’s faltering leadership. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/cmHBjVBX71k