Cross Country Checkup

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 regime retaliated. What questions do you have about the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran? What’s at stake for you?

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 at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine and scientific chair of the Canada-wide Evict Radon study, joined us to explain more about this cancer causing gas and how to get rid of it.

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 other end, there was the heartbreak of Canada’s overtime losses to the U.S. in both men’s and women’s hockey. This Olympics has had a little bit of everything. What did the 2026 Olympic Games mean to you?

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.S. travel. For some, avoiding the U.S. isn’t just about patriotism, but personal safety with new mandates at the border. What’s affecting your decision to travel to the US? Do you judge people who do?

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 reflects a broader pattern where youth are being drawn into what some researchers call "nihilistic violence." To unpack what this means, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Canada Bureau Chief for The New York Times, and Steven Rai, Senior Research Manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, joined us for a special Ask Me Anything.