Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio Podcast
1) October 7, 2018 - Digital detox
What does a digital detox mean for you?
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Ask Me Anything: Radon in Canadian homes
Canadians are among the most radon-exposed people on the planet. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. It is invisible, odorless, and radioactive. Aaron Goodarzi, a professor...Show More
3) US-Israel attack on Iran: What comes next?
For weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump had been talking about potentially using military force in Iran. Early on Feb. 28, it happened: the United States and Israel launched missiles into Iran, and the...Show More
4) Highlights & Lowlights: What did the 2026 Olympic Games mean to you?
The Milano Cortina Games are drawing to a close. Even if you only dipped in and out, you probably caught the curling double-touch controversy and some big wins for Team Canada in speed skating. On the...Show More
5) Elbows Up?: The personal politics behind travel to the US
With spring break nearing and summer travel ahead, especially with the FIFA World Cup coming to North America, Canadians are making plans. But for many, they’ve got their Elbows Up when it comes to U....Show More
6) How do we heal after unimaginable tragedy?
The small town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. is trying to cope after eight people, including six children were killed in Tuesday's mass shooting. Friends and neighbours, and neighbouring towns have been step...Show More
7) AMA: Ask Me Anything: Youth and Violent Online Content
The New York Times published an article detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter's online activity which included regular exposure to extremely violent content online. The shooter's digital footprint refle...Show More
8) Ask Me Anything: Jason Kenney on Alberta Separatism
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has been critical of efforts by separatists in his own province, calling the push for a referendum on leaving Canada "deeply divisive." Last week, after separatist ...Show More
9) Alberta Separatism: How real is the threat?
Alberta separatists are now gathering signatures for a referendum they hope will force a province-wide vote on leaving Canada. Just last week, the Alberta Prosperity Project revealed they met with Tru...Show More
10) Is AI a Powerful Tool, or a Growing Risk?
From connecting with customer service online, or asking for health advice, chances are you've already been interacting with an AI chat bot. AI is everywhere, helping us save time, learn new things, an...Show More