CBC Radio 1

CBC Radio 1 is Canada's public broadcaster, and it wears that responsibility with quiet pride. The music programming swings from delta blues to classical symphonies, with folk and jazz seated comfortably in between. It's the kind of station where you'll hear a deep cut from Oscar Peterson followed by a talking segment about federal politics. That's the charm. Daytime is heavy on talk: news, current affairs, interviews that make you feel smarter. Evening and weekend slots belong to the music nerds. The blues shows are a standout, pulling from Chicago, Delta, and modern Canadian acts. If you're…