Cross Country Checkup
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Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.
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Spotlight: Youth unemployement guide: For parents and kids
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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ICYMI -- Recession resilience: How Canadians survived the 1990 recession
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Fixing our finances: How Canadians are rethinking their spending
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Youth unemployment: Adulting in a tough economy
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Spotlight: E‑Bikes, E‑Scooters, E‑Mopeds: Where Do All These E‑Things Actually Belong?
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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E‑Bikes, E‑Scooters, E‑Mopeds: The Fight for Space on Our Streets
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May 31, 2026 |
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ICYMI -- The debate over the Trans Mountain pipeline
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May 31, 2026 |
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Has Canada lost its climate compass?
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May 31, 2026 |
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Spotlight: Why are boys struggling in school?
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May 25, 2026 |
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Alberta separatism: What's Ottawa's role?
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May 24, 2026 |
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Why are so many boys falling behind in school?
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May 24, 2026 |
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Spotlight: Storing stuff at your parents'
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May 18, 2026 |
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ICYMI - 1994: Same Sex Couples' rights
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May 17, 2026 |
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Summer travel chaos: Tips for your Plan B
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May 17, 2026 |
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Storage wars: Are you still storing stuff at your parents' house?
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May 17, 2026 |
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Spotlight: The rise of private menopause care
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May 11, 2026 |
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ICYMI - 1988: Becoming like your Mother
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May 10, 2026 |
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Menopause treatment: Why private clinics are popping up
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May 10, 2026 |
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Should AI chatbots be banned for kids?
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May 10, 2026 |
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Spotlight: University degree? Or a career in the trades? Which is better in 2026?
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May 04, 2026 |
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A university degree? Or career in the trades? Which is better in 2026?
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May 03, 2026 |
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Alberta separatism: What you need to know
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May 03, 2026 |
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ICYMI - 2016: Remembering the Fort McMurray wildfire
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May 03, 2026 |
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Spotlight: Should Canada ban sports betting ads?
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Playoff Season, Gambling Season: Should Canada ban sports betting ads?
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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ICYMI - 2018: Canadians and Americans on CUSMA 1.0
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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CUSMA Countdown: What's at stake for Canada?
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Cut class, lose marks: Is Ontario's plan the right move?
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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ICYMI- Checkup's debate over high school education in 2005
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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AMA: EVs, hybrids and everything in between
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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ICYMI: Checkup's debate over passenger rail in 1980
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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When MPs switch sides: How much power should it shift?
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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High speed rail: Nation builder or billion dollar boondoggle?
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Are government-run grocery stores the fix for high prices?
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Why does space exploration matter to you?
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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ICYMI: Stephen Lewis on Cross Country Checkup
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Cross Country Spotlight: Is Space Exploration Worth It?
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Cross Country Spotlight - Q+A - War in the Middle East
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Your questions answered about the war in the Middle East?
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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ICYMI: What do Canadians want, and expect from a political leader?
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Can Avi Lewis revive the NDP?
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Gas Shock: How to survive the cost-of-living squeeze.
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Grade Inflation: Who's getting left behind?
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Is private healthcare fixing or fracturing medical care in Canada?
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Grading Mark Carney on the war in the Middle East
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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AI at war, AI at work: Is AI helping or quietly taking over?
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Ask Me Anything: Radon in Canadian homes
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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US-Israel attack on Iran: What comes next?
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Highlights & Lowlights: What did the 2026 Olympic Games mean to you?
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Elbows Up?: The personal politics behind travel to the US
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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AMA: Ask Me Anything: Youth and Violent Online Content
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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How do we heal after unimaginable tragedy?
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Alberta Separatism: How real is the threat?
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Ask Me Anything: Jason Kenney on Alberta Separatism
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Is AI a Powerful Tool, or a Growing Risk?
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Catherine O'Hara: A Cross Canada Tribute
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Stand Up or Cozy Up? Carney Takes on Trump
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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How Did Ryan Wedding Get Here?
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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A Special Episode from As It Happens: Big Questions, Long Journeys, and Cultural Firsts
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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Will Your Next Car Be "Made in China"? Why Canada's EV Deal Matters!
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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What Comes Next? Purpose, Aging, and Life After Retirement
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Ontario's back. Alberta's next. Is hybrid work dying in Canada?
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Trump's foreign policy - from Venezuela to Greenland - what's at stake for Canada?
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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The US captures Maduro: Now What?
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Ozempic Goes Generic: Canada's Weight Loss Revolution?
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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What was the most important story of 2025?
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Holiday Treats or Trouble? The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Don't Serve Salmonella: A Holiday Food Safety Guide
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Black Ice & Blizzards: How to avoid winter car accidents!
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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How to talk to Americans and keep the peace during the holidays.
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Tight budgets, Tough Choices: How to survive debt during the holidays
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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How to hack Canada’s worst commutes
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Homeownership out of reach? Let's fix that!
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Violence on transit: How to stay safe!
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Christmas is coming...Is “Elbows Up” running out of steam?
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Waiting too long in the ER? Here's what you can do about it!
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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No family doctor? Here's what you can do about it!
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Nov 16, 2025 |