The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Encore Presentation. She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian. Lyse Doucet has her first book out, and it's the story of Afghanistan, the country where she's been going to off and on since 1988. Covering that country has spanned her remarkable career. Her book is called "The Finest Hotel in Kabul".

Encore Presentation. Some of you have been writing, asking "where is Keith Boag?" Today the answer, as the former Washington correspondent brings us up to date on his latest thinking about Donald Trump. Throughout last year's campaign we relied on Keith's assessment of all things US political. And now, a year later, where are we?

With both Chantal and Bruce away this week, a special program for our final Good Talk of 2025. Bob Rae, fresh from his five years at the United Nations as Canada's Ambassador, and with his wealth of political experience, joins us to talk Canada and politics. It's a wide ranging discussion, so strap in for an engaging Good Talk.

This week's question was simple: What made you happy in 2025? It's been a difficult year but from across the country our listeners described moments that made them happy. They shared them with us for this week's Your Turn. Even the Random Ranter was asked to join us on the happy tone -- but some things are hard to do!

Some of the best of what was left over -- another Wednesday end bits special. More proof of how the rich get rich, how social media is not working for your kids, and what you didn't know about obits. But there's more: rules you should know about how airlines operate, and you'll never guess which nation wants to enter a curling team for the Olympics.