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{{Short description|CBC Radio One program}}
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'''''Cross Country Checkup''''' is a Canada-wide open-line [[phone-in]] [[talk radio]] show that airs Sunday afternoons on [[CBC Radio One]]. Beginning in 2021, the first hour of the program has also been simulcast on television on [[CBC News Network]].

The program has been hosted by [[Ian Hanomansing]] since September 2020; he was initially announced as an interim host for the 2020–21 season while previous host [[Duncan McCue]] was on an eight-month sabbatical,<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/radio/checkup/ian-hanomansing-named-interim-host-of-cross-country-checkup-s-55th-season-1.5711059 "Ian Hanomansing named interim host of Cross Country Checkup's 55th season"]. ''Cross Country Checkup'', September 3, 2020.</ref> although his time with the program continued into 2022 before he was announced as the permanent host in June of that year.<ref name=2022changes>David Friend, [https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2022/06/30/cbc-makes-changes-at-the-national-ahead-of-free-streaming-channel-launch.html "CBC makes changes at ‘The National’ ahead of free streaming channel launch"]. ''[[Toronto Star]]'', June 30, 2022.</ref>

Every week, the show features a lively discussion on an issue of national interest or importance and invites listeners to call in with their opinions and thoughts. The topics are usually related to [[Canadian politics]]. In addition to the host, the show has commentators who are experts or involved in the issue. They are interviewed by the host and answer questions from callers.