Pearson Family Correspondence

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. // Participants' bios: Michael Pearson is the grandson of former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and author of Private Letters, Public Matters // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Reading Recommendations: - "Private Letters, Public Matters: The Family Correspondence of Lester B Pearson" by Michael Pearson - "The Innocent Canadian" by John Delacourt // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Release date: April 20, 2026