Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio
Summary: CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national open-line radio program, broadcast live across Canada every Sunday afternoon on CBC Radio One. Each week broadcaster and writer Rex Murphy presides over a lively discussion on an issue of national interest or importance, and invites listeners to call in with their opinions and thoughts.
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Podcasts:
How important is it for Canada to produce its own food?
With guest host Duncan McCue, live from the Anglican Parish Hall in Iqaluit. How do we provide a future for young people in the North?
As everyone from Girl Guides, to businesses, and local councils spend millions on liability insurance, one Alberta town tries to ban shinny on the local pond. Has old-fashioned fun been trumped by fears of injury and legal action? With Dr Brian Goldman.
With guest host Suhana Meharchand. Has the wisdom of older people become sidelined in the age of Google and YouTube?
The holidays are a time for sharing treats and traditions with family and friends. Share your favourite winter foods from your part of the country.
Many hoped the Paris summit would produce a breakthrough agreement among nations on carbon emissions. What are your thoughts on the success of the conference? With Piya Chattopadhyay.
Speech from the throne: The new Liberal government made it official Friday, as it laid out the agenda for its first session of Parliament. With so many election promises to choose from, what do you think of the government's priorities? With Diana Swain.
What do you expect from the Paris climate change summit?
Is Canada ready to settle 25,000 Syrian refugees by year-end?
With guest host Piya Chattopadhyay. What is your reaction to the shootings in Paris?
What do you think of the new Liberal cabinet?
With guest host David Common. Is opening up parks and public places a solution for the homeless?
With guest host Duncan McCue. What's the future look like under the new Liberal government?
At the end of one of the longest election campaigns in history, have you made up your mind?
With guest host Susan McReynolds. Is the TPP trade agreement a good deal for Canada? Is it fair to ban face coverings such as the niqab in some situations?
