Cross Country Checkup

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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March 3, 2013 - Religion in public life

Does religion have a place in public life?

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February 24, 2013 - Military Spending

Should the Armed Forces take a Canada-first approach to buying military equipment?

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February 17, 2013 - Senate Reform

Should the Senate be reformed?

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February 10, 2013 - Citizenship and Terrorism

Is it a good idea to revoke the citizenship of dual citizens who engage in terrorism? Should Canadian citizenship carry behavioural expectations?

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February 3, 2013 - Death of the penny

With guest host Andrew Nichols, "Will you miss the Canadian penny?"

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January 26, 2013 - Parliament's agenda

Parliament's back. What do you want to see on the agenda?

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January 20, 2013 - Assisted Suicide

Should some people be allowed to end their lives with the help of a doctor?

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January 13, 2013 - Idle No More II

Does the meeting between aboriginal leaders and the Prime Minister mark the start of a new relationship?

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January 6, 2013 - Idle No More

What do you think of the Idle No More movement?

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December 30, 2012 - Person/Event of the year

The year 2012: what is your choice for person or event of the year?

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December 23, 2012 - Christmas in Canada

With guest host Reg Sherren. What are your holiday traditions? And in a multicultural Canada, what does Christmas mean to you?

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December 16, 2012 - Newtown School Shooting

Your thoughts on the school shooting in the U.S.?

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December 9, 2012 - Christmas Reading List

What's your choice for Checkup's Christmas list of good reading?

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December 2, 2012 - Municipal Politics

From the ouster of Rob Ford to the resignation of Montreal's Gérald Tremblay, are you losing faith in municipal politics?

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November 25, 2012 - 100th Grey Cup

With guest host Martina Fitzgerald: What are your fondest memories of the Grey Cup?

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November 18, 2012 - The Economy

Are you preparing for the worsening economy?

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November 18, 2012 - The Economy

Are you preparing for a worsening economy?

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November 11, 2012 Remembrance Day

As the World Wars recede into history is remembrance becoming a challenge?

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November 4, 2012 - US Election

Have you been following the U.S. election campaign?

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October 28, 2012 - Foreign investment

Should Canada allow foreign state-owned companies to buy into Canadian resource industries?

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Cyber-bullying October 21,2012

With guest host Suhana Meharchand. Is it possible to control online bullying?

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October 14, 2012 - NHL Lockout

What are your thoughts on the NHL lockout?

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October 7, 2012

Does Justin Trudeau owe his appeal to celebrity or a new direction in Canadian politics?

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September 30, 2012 - Violence in Syria

Can the West do anything to stop the violence in Syria?

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September 23, 2012 - Religious Rage

Should Western countries restrict their freedoms to avoid offending religious sensitivities?

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September 16, 2012 Peter Lougheed Remembrance

What are your thoughts on the legacy of Peter Lougheed?

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September 9, 2012 - Quebec election

What is your reaction to the outcome of the Quebec election?

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