On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Michael Pearson to discuss his latest book, "Private Letters, Public Matters: The Family Correspondence of Lester B Pearson", which looks at the letters between his grandfather, former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and his father, Diplomat Geoffrey Pearson.

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Participants' bios:

Michael Pearson is the grandson of former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and author of Private Letters, Public Matters

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Host bio:

Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

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Reading Recommendations:

- "Private Letters, Public Matters: The Family Correspondence of Lester B Pearson" by Michael Pearson

- "The Innocent Canadian" by John Delacourt

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

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Release date:

April 20, 2026