Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCUSMA Countdown: What's at stake for Canada?
The Trump administration rekindled the cross-border crosstalk with Canada this week, as this summer's trade deadline looms. An economist and US trade…
6 months ago
ICYMI - 2018: Canadians and Americans on CUSMA 1.0
Just as trade talks resume between Canada and the US, ICYMI features highlights from Checkup's 2018 show from Madison, Wisconsin. Canadians and Ameri…
6 months ago
Playoff Season, Gambling Season: Should Canada ban sports betting ads?
Hockey and basketball playoff season is in full swing...and so are the sports betting ads. One-third of Canadians aged 18 to 29 gamble online. Former…
6 months ago
Cut class, lose marks: Is Ontario's plan the right move?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tabled legislation requiring high school teachers to factor attendance into final grades. Should students lose marks for mi…
6 months, 1 week ago
ICYMI- Checkup's debate over high school education in 2005
As Canadians debate how to deal with students missing school today, back in 2005 Checkup was taking the country's temperature on whether secondary ed…
6 months, 1 week ago
AMA: EVs, hybrids and everything in between
Global EV sales are also rebounding with rising oil prices. Our AMA expert answers caller questions about EVs, hybrids and everything in between.
6 months, 1 week ago
When MPs switch sides: How much power should it shift?
Canada elected a minority parliament - but five floor crossers have brought Prime Minister Mark Carney just 1 seat away from a majority government. O…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
ICYMI: Checkup's debate over passenger rail in 1980
This isn't the first time that future of Canada's passenger rail system has been the centre of public debate. On August 17, 1980, Cross Country Check…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
High speed rail: Nation builder or billion dollar boondoggle?
A high speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City is on the table, promising jobs and billions in economic impact — but also raising concerns…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
ICYMI: Stephen Lewis on Cross Country Checkup
Stephen Lewis passed away early on March 31st, 2026. He appeared on Cross Country Checkup multiple times throughout his career as a politician, ambas…
6 months, 3 weeks ago