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Cross Country Checkup (News)

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  • Host: Rex Murphy
  • Canada's only national open-line radio program, broadcast live across Canada every Sunday afternoon. Each week broadcaster and writer Rex Murphy moderates a lively discussion on an issue of national interest or importance, and invites listeners to call in with their opinions and thoughts. Checkup is a Canadian tradition.
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  • Genres: News
  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • Language: English
  • Networks: CBC
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Checkup hr.2 Dec.6/09

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: shaky pensions? Many Canadians are anxious about the state of pensions across the country. Recently the government proposed tighter regulations, but some worry it's not nearly enough ...that many pensions are still under threat? What do you think?

Checkup hr.1 Dec.6/09

Sun, Dec 6 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: shaky pensions? Many Canadians are anxious about the state of pensions across the country. Recently the government proposed tighter regulations, but some worry it's not nearly enough ...that many pensions are still under threat? What do you think?

Checkup hr.1 Nov.29/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: Afghan detainees. A Canadian diplomat alleges that in the early days of the mission most war prisoners were tortured by Afghan authorities. The government and the military disagree. Meanwhile Parliament's in an uproar as everyone tries to determine who's right. What do you think?

Checkup hr.2 Nov.29/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: Afghan detainees. A Canadian diplomat alleges that in the early days of the mission most war prisoners were tortured by Afghan authorities. The government and the military disagree. Meanwhile Parliament's in an uproar as everyone tries to determine who's right. What do you think?

Checkup hr.2 Nov.22/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: homework. A Calgary couple has won the right to no homework for their two children. Some parents are cheering their deal but others are raising concerns. What do you think? Is homework necessary?

Checkup hr.1 Nov.22/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: homework. A Calgary couple has won the right to no homework for their two children. Some parents are cheering their deal but others are raising concerns. What do you think? Is homework necessary?

Checkup hr.1 Nov.15/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: the monarchy. The Canadian tour of Prince Charles and Camilla has been a shadow of previous royal visits, which used to bring out thousands of adoring subjects. Is it time to retire the monarchy in Canada?

Checkup hr.2 Nov.15/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: the monarchy. The Canadian tour of Prince Charles and Camilla has been a shadow of previous royal visits, which used to bring out thousands of adoring subjects. Is it time to retire the monarchy in Canada?

Checkup hr.2 Nov.8/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: gun control. Parliament voted this week to kill the long-gun registry. It's another shot in what some say is a battle between urban and rural Canada. What do you think? Is it time to change or even scrap the registry?

Checkup hr.1 Nov.8/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: gun control. Parliament voted this week to kill the long-gun registry. It's another shot in what some say is a battle between urban and rural Canada. What do you think? Is it time to change or even scrap the registry?

Checkup hr.1 Nov.1/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: swine flu worries. The first week of Canada's largest immunization campaign ever ended with many grumbling about wait times and lineups ...and now the vaccine is in short supply. What are your thoughts and questions?

Checkup hr.2 Nov.1/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: swine flu worries. The first week of Canada's largest immunization campaign ever ended with many grumbling about wait times and lineups ...and now the vaccine is in short supply. What are your thoughts and questions?

Checkup Nov. 1/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: swine flu worries The first week of Canada's largest immunization campaign ever ended with many grumbling about wait times and lineups ...and now the vaccine is in short supply. What are your thoughts and questions?

Checkup hr.2 Oct.25/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: swine flu. Canada's national vaccination campaign is due to start tomorrow, the biggest in history, but polls suggest many might "not" take the shot. What about you? What are your questions and concerns?

Checkup hr.1 Oct.25/09

Sun, Oct 25 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: swine flu. Canada's national vaccination campaign is due to start tomorrow, the biggest in history, but polls suggest many might "not" take the shot. What about you? What are your questions and concerns?

Checkup hr.2 Oct.18/09

Sun, Oct 18 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: the euthanasia debate. A survey of Quebec doctors suggests a large majority want the option to end the lives of some patients. A bill in Parliament would allow just that. Is it time to legalize euthanasia?

Checkup hr.1 Oct.18/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: the euthanasia debate. A survey of Quebec doctors suggests a large majority want the option to end the lives of some patients. A bill in Parliament would allow just that. Is it time to legalize euthanasia?

Checkup hr.2 Oct.11/09

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: supporting science. Canada's newest Nobel prizewinner says science is not well looked after in this country. Willard Boyle says scientists should be given a freer rein. What do you think? Do scientists get enough support?

Checkup hr.1 Oct.11/09

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: supporting science. Canada's newest Nobel prizewinner says science is not well looked after in this country. Willard Boyle says scientists should be given a freer rein. What do you think? Do scientists get enough support?

Checkup hr.1 Oct.4/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: fighting flu. As flu season draws closer, the provinces are preparing vaccination programs for both swine flu and the regular variety. But many Canadians are confused about which shot they should take ...one, or both, or none. What about you? Are you confused?

Checkup hr.2 Oct.4/09

Sun, Oct 4 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: fighting flu. As flu season draws closer, the provinces are preparing vaccination programs for both swine flu and the regular variety. But many Canadians are confused about which shot they should take ...one, or both, or none. What about you? Are you confused?

Checkup hr.2 Sept.27/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: Canadian snub. Canada led a walkout at the UN speech of Iranian president Ahmadinejad. It was after Barack Obama called for respect and engagement between all nations. Did Canada do the right thing?

Checkup hr.1 Sept.27/09

Sun, Sep 27 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup: Canadian snub. Canada led a walkout at the UN speech of Iranian president Ahmadinejad. It was after Barack Obama called for respect and engagement between all nations. Did Canada do the right thing?

Checkup hr.2 Sept.20/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: 'Buy American' Prime Minister Harper this week tried to persuade U.S. president Obama and Congress to lift the 'Buy American' rule on trade because it's hurting Canadians. What do you think? Is Canada doing enough?

Checkup hr.1 Sept.20/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: 'Buy American' Prime Minister Harper this week tried to persuade U.S. president Obama and Congress to lift the 'Buy American' rule on trade because it's hurting Canadians. What do you think? Is Canada doing enough?

Checkup hr.2 Sept.13/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: minority governments. Canadians say they like them ...but with a possible fourth election in six years, some say its been more like a never-ending campaign. What do you think? Have minority governments been good for Canadian politics?

Checkup hr.1 Sept.13/09

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On Cross Country Checkup: minority governments. Canadians say they like them ...but with a possible fourth election in six years, some say its been more like a never-ending campaign. What do you think? Have minority governments been good for Canadian politics?

Checkup hr.2 Sept 6/09

Sun, Sep 6 Listen
Dropping the electoral gauntlet. Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff all but promises an autumn trip to the polls. But is that what Canadians want? Are you ready for another election?

Checkup hr.1 Sept 6/09

Sun, Sep 6 Listen
Dropping the electoral gauntlet. Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff all but promises an autumn trip to the polls. But is that what Canadians want? Are you ready for another election?

Checkup hr.2 Aug. 30/09

Sun, Aug 30 Listen
On Cross Country Checkup... The end of the recession? The pundits are saying the recession is history. But are you ready to shell out for that new sofa? What evidence do you see that the economy is improving in your community? With guest host Harry Forestell

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