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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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Checkup hr.2 Nov.22/09
Sun, Nov 22
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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
Sun, Nov 22
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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
Sun, Nov 15
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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
Sun, Nov 15
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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
Sun, Nov 8
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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
Sun, Nov 8
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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
Fri, Nov 6
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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
Fri, Nov 6
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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
Sun, Nov 1
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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
Sun, Oct 25
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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
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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.2 Oct.18/09
Sun, Oct 18
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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.1 Oct.18/09
Sun, Oct 18
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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
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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
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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
Sun, Oct 4
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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
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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 Sept.27/09
Sun, Sep 27
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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
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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.2 Sept.20/09
Sun, Sep 20
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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
Sun, Sep 20
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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
Sun, Sep 13
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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
Sun, Sep 13
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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
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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
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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
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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
Checkup hr.1 Aug. 30/09
Sun, Aug 30
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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
Checkup hr.2 Aug. 23/09
Sun, Aug 23
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An afternoon at the pictures. From blockbusters to indie surprises, documentaries to biopics, it's been a big summer for cinema. So we want to know, what movie do you recommend?
Checkup hr.1 August 23/09
Sun, Aug 23
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A blockbuster summer. From G.I. Joe to Julie and Julia, movie theatres are having a record season -- it's a recession-approved form of entertainment. So we ask you: What movie do you recommend?
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