en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-checkup.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting 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. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio 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. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120212_64209.mp3 Does Canada's economic future lie in the West, and beyond to Asia ...and what does it mean for today? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT February 12, 2012 Does Canada's economic future lie in the West, and beyond to Asia ...and what does it mean for today? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120205_76840.mp3 Is it time to tweak Canada's pension system? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT February 5, 2012 Is it time to tweak Canada's pension system? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120129_39081.mp3 What will you be looking for when Parliament resumes? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT January 29, 2012 What will you be looking for when Parliament resumes? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120122_27242.mp3 What are your thoughts on the foundering of the Italian cruise ship? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT January 22, 2012 What are your thoughts on the foundering of the Italian cruise ship? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120115_61078.mp3 Can the Liberal Party rebuild in time for the next election? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT January 15, 2012 Can the Liberal Party rebuild in time for the next election? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120108_86023.mp3 Two years later: Has the humanitarian effort in Haiti been enough? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT January 9, 2012 Two years later: Has the humanitarian effort in Haiti been enough? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20120101_94904.mp3 With guest host Brian Goldman: How well is the health care system working for you ...and what are your expectations looking ahead? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT January 1, 2012 With guest host Brian Goldman: How well is the health care system working for you ...and what are your expectations looking ahead? 6840 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111218_87781.mp3 What do you think were the big news stories of 2011? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 18, 2011 What do you think were the big news stories of 2011? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111211_46657.mp3 What book do you recommend for Checkup's Christmas Reading List? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 11, 2011 What book do you recommend for Checkup's Christmas Reading List? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111204_44067.mp3 What's the solution to communities like Attawapiskat: more money or new ideas? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 4, 2011 What's the solution to communities like Attawapiskat: more money or new ideas? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111127_77351.mp3 What changes would you want to see in the way health care is delivered? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT November 27, 2011 What changes would you want to see in the way health care is delivered? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111120_71635.mp3 What lessons did Canada learn from its Afghanistan mission? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT November 20, 2011 What lessons did Canada learn from its Afghanistan mission? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111113_41778.mp3 As the debt crisis in Europe spreads from Greece to Italy, the Canadian government is forced to trim its own expectations. Is Canada going to get sideswiped by increasing economic instability in Europe? Are you taking precautions? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT November 13, 2011 As the debt crisis in Europe spreads from Greece to Italy, the Canadian government is forced to trim its own expectations. Is Canada going to get sideswiped by increasing economic instability in Europe? Are you taking precautions? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111106_26978.mp3 With host Rex Murphy. Does Canada need tougher crime laws? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT November 6, 2011 With host Rex Murphy. Does Canada need tougher crime laws? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111030_72959.mp3 What are your thoughts on ending the long-gun registry? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 30, 2011 What are your thoughts on ending the long-gun registry? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111023_38391.mp3 The death of Moammar Gadhafi promises to bring a quick end to Canada's participation in the NATO military mission in Libya. Some suggest it also validates the use of military intervention to remove dictators. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 23, 2011 The death of Moammar Gadhafi promises to bring a quick end to Canada's participation in the NATO military mission in Libya. Some suggest it also validates the use of military intervention to remove dictators. 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111016_11810.mp3 Have women finally arrived in Canadian politics? With guest host Suhana Meharchand. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 16, 2011 Have women finally arrived in Canadian politics? With guest host Suhana Meharchand. 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111009_38258.mp3 There's a move in Parliament to create a national strategy for suicide prevention. So often concealed, it's a subject that needs to be coaxed from the shadows. What do you think? Can Canada do more to prevent suicide? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 9, 2011 There's a move in Parliament to create a national strategy for suicide prevention. So often concealed, it's a subject that needs to be coaxed from the shadows. What do you think? Can Canada do more to prevent suicide? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20111002_50806.mp3 Is the value of a university education being oversold? With host Rex Murphy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 2, 2011 Is the value of a university education being oversold? With host Rex Murphy. 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20110925_99389.mp3 The looming economic storm in Europe threatens to envelop the world and push it back into recession. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 25, 2011 The looming economic storm in Europe threatens to envelop the world and push it back into recession. 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20110918_25705.mp3 How will the NDP fare in its new role, without Jack Layton? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 18, 2011 How will the NDP fare in its new role, without Jack Layton? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20110911_38250.mp3 What were you doing then ...what are your memories of 9/11? How has that one event changed our lives today? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 11, 2011 What were you doing then ...what are your memories of 9/11? How has that one event changed our lives today? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20110904_54979.mp3 With guest host David Gray: What do Canada's national parks mean to you? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 4, 2011 With guest host David Gray: What do Canada's national parks mean to you? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20110828_10108.mp3 With guest host David Gray: What do Canadians want and expect from a political leader? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT August 28, 2011 With guest host David Gray: What do Canadians want and expect from a political leader? 6780 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/checkup_20110821_32378.mp3 With guest host David Gray: What effect is technology having on children's lives? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT August 21, 2011 With guest host David Gray: What effect is technology having on children's lives? 6345