This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in on your home renovation horror stories. Prime Minister Mark Carney finds himself in a position so many homeowners have been before -- the start of a major renovation. We hear from experts in architecture and home renovation about what you need to know to avoid problems with your own fixer-upper.

As Canada, the U.S. and Mexico prepare to review the CUSMA deal, experts on both sides of the border take stock of where Canada-U.S. relations stand ahead of negotiations. We hear from economists, politicians, and Canadians about how Trump's tariffs are affecting their daily decisions.

No Prime Minister has been able to live at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa since 2015, because of neglect and disrepair. Now Prime Minister Mark Carney is in a position so many homeowners have been in - he's looking for a pitch and he's not sure how much it will cost. We hear from experts in architecture and home renovation about what you need to know to avoid problems with your own fixer-upper.

This ICYMI episode takes you back to 1991. Canada had just entered a free trade deal with the United States. But the American and Mexican governments had their sights set on something bigger -- A North American free trade deal. But Canadians weren't completely sold. Checkup asked: "Is North American free trade a risk worth taking?" Here's what some callers told host Dale Goldhawk.

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in on whether restricting kids' use of social media is the right move for Canada. We hear perspectives from tech experts, young people, psychiatrists and the view from Australia where social media is already banned for children under 16.

Medical Assistance in Dying has been available in Canada for 10 years. But the program is not accessible for patients whose only condition is mental illness. Right now, the rules are set to expand to include those patients starting in March 2027. But this week, a Parliamentary committee advised the government to press pause on that plan indefinitely. How does Canada’s decision to pause MAiD for mental illness affect you? Is it the right or wrong thing to do?

Canada plans to restrict kids under 16 from social‑media accounts, with exceptions for safer platforms. Supporters say it protects kids; critics point to Australia, where most teens stayed online despite a ban. Parents, experts and young people weigh in on what really works.

This ICYMI episode takes you back to Father's Day in 1990. Canada was in the midst of a culture shift as women joined the workforce in growing numbers, and men taking on more child-rearing responsibilities than past generations. With expectations around fatherhood changing in real time, Checkup asked: “Can Dad really take care of the kids?” Here's what some callers told Dale Goldhawk in 1990.

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in on the trend of Canadian crowds booing the U.S anthem and flag at sporting events. We hear perspectives from Canadian fans, sports journalists on both sides of the border, along with a Canadian mayor on why booing worries him at a time of tense U.S.-Canada relations.

While bars, hotels and tourism operators are hoping to reap the benefits of soccer fans taking over Canada, the Parliamentary Budget Officer says hosting the World Cup will cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars. This episode dives into how Canadians are feeling about hosting the FIFA World Cup - and the massive price tag. You'll get all the angles, from fans, an economist, and a soccer journalist.