By Helen Hirsh Spence

When I saw the subject line, CBC media request, in a recent email I had no idea what the request would be. I had pitched the concept of ageism in the workforce to CBC on a number of occasions in the past, but never heard back.

Thanks to the buzz about Biden’s age, there have recently been numerous articles about the topic, and CBC decided to focus on it for Cross Country Checkup on February 18. I was invited to open up the segment and provide some background.

Needless to say, I am always willing to advocate for older adults and especially highlight the importance of including age in the diversity mix. You can listen to the program HERE.

Cross Country Checkup on CBC Radio ONE is broadcast live simultaneously through six time zones across the country every Sunday afternoon, between 4-6 pm ET on CBC Radio One, and 4-5 pm ET on CBC News Network. It is also available via CBC’s podcast, “Checkup in 60” and around the world on Facebook Live.