Cross Country Checkup

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What’s at stake for you in the Alberta referendum?

October 18, 2026

On Monday, Albertans head to the polls in a major referendum. A yes vote gives the provincial government a mandate to ask if Alberta should officially separate from Canada. A no vote, according to premier Danielle Smith, settles the issue. But separatist leaders reject that. In this special co-production with West of Centre, we hear from callers and campaigners on both sides of the separatism debate, along with pollsters, political commentators and Premier Smith's chief of staff about where A...

Spotlight: Adult kids relying on parental support

October 12, 2026

This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's segment on adult kids getting financial support from their parents. Some are getting help paying the bills, while others are living with their parents to save money in a tight housing market. We hear from experts and callers on how their navigating these family dynamics and how it impacts their relationships.

What questions do you have about the US Midterm elections?

October 11, 2026

The countdown is on to the U.S. midterm elections, with less than a month until Americans head back to the polls. With U.S-Canada relations at all time low, we hear from political commentators on both sides of the border about the weeks to come, and how Canadians should be interpreting the results. Plus, callers share what's at stake for them and why they're watching this year's midterms.

CanCon · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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How do I get in touch with Cross Country Checkup?

Cross Country Checkup is hosted by Ian Hanomansing. Its publicly listed email is podcasting@cbc.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cross Country Checkup?

The publicly listed email for Cross Country Checkup: podcasting@cbc.ca.

How many listeners does Cross Country Checkup have?

Podseeker estimates Cross Country Checkup reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cross Country Checkup?

Cross Country Checkup typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior elected officials, former premiers, recognized economists, journalists, academics, trade specialists, and other established experts with relevant Canadian or international policy expertise. Recent guests include Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney.

How hard is it to get booked on Cross Country Checkup?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Cross Country Checkup cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Canadian Politics, Public Policy, International Relations, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.