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You’ve got smart questions, we’ve got solid answers. If googling got you nowhere, you can always call your friend Saroja Coelho. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week’s news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions about your life. Whether it’s tech, money, career or health — we’ll hear you out, and help you out. The show takes live calls on CBC Radio every Saturday afternoon, and drops the podcast after the live show. Do you have a question you want Just Asking to explore? Send us a text or voice note at 226-758-8924. You can also e-mail us at justasking@cbc.ca
CBC hosts Just Asking, a news show with 241 episodes published.
Extreme climate events keep on hitting – from heat to tornados to record-setting rain. For many regions across Canada, the impact is unprecedented and this includes experiences with out-of-control wildfires, half of whic
Canadians tend to get less sleep in the summer months and, as temperatures spike across the country, the quality of our sleep is also being affected. Our experts explain the impact of heat on our bodies during sleep and
Canada went to this week’s NATO summit in Turkey with a promise to spend 5 percent of its GDP in defence by 2035. But what does NATO, and Canada’s military strategy, really mean for everyday Canadian life? Lieutena
Should you be fibre-maaxing? Get busy making kimchi? Could better gut health improve your mood? And how might gut-directed hypnotherapy help you? Tune in for answers about gut health and its sometimes surprising link to
Can we be good friends with AI? Can grief bots help us cope? What are the gaps in our lives that AI companions are filling? We’re taking all of your questions about intimate relationships between humans and artifici
Scorching heat, a sudden storm, bugs, bears and ticks. Our panel of experts tackles everything that could go wrong when you’re out in the wilderness so you can make the most of your time outdoors. PJ Richards is an outdo
North America's free trade deal is up for review on July 1. We’re breaking down the stakes for Canada. Carlo Dade is a director of the New North America Initiative and International Policy at the University of Calgary’s
A group of scientists is raising alarm bells over recent changes to pesticide regulation in Canada. Our guest experts explain those changes, and field your questions on pesticide use, impact and safety standards. &n
As betting sites report record-breaking activity in the first week of the World Cup, gambling addiction experts are warning that first-time sports bettors are being primed to keep wagering long after the tournament ends.
This episode is a stacked playlist of unmissable First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists from across Turtle Island. Here to curate your playlist are three artists: Aysanabee, a Juno Award-winning Oji-Cree singer-son
As the number of AI data centres grows across the country, so does the pushback against them. We delve into your questions about these centres and their impact on you and your community. Anne Pasek is an associate
We're diving into your questions about the World Cup, Canada’s team, FIFA and what hosting the games means for Canada. Joshua Kloke is staff writer at The Athletic. Carrie Serwetnyc is a former Canada national team
The first shipments of Chinese-made EVs arrived in Canada over the past month. As more EVs enter the market, our guests break down everything you need to know about buying and driving electric vehicles. Charlotte Yates i
Are people happier in the summer months? Does being on- or offline impact how happy we are? And is it really true that money can’t buy happiness? Two researchers field your questions about what it takes to attain and ret
We’re tackling your questions about Ebola, hantavirus, and Canada’s readiness for a public health emergency. Jason Kindrachuk is an associate professor of medical microbiology and infectious diseases at the University of
Three experts in environmental policy join Just Asking to take your questions about PM Mark Carney’s record on climate action. James Meadowcroft is a professor in the School of Public Policy at Carleton University. Jessi
Why are pollen levels growing over time? And what does climate change and “botanical sexism” have to do with it? We took all your questions about seasonal allergies. Dr. Mariam Hanna is a pediatric allergist and immunolo
Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will vote in the fall on whether they want their provincial government to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada. You’ve got plenty of questions about the referendum, an
New data released this week shows too much debt is pushing more and more Canadians to file for insolvency. What do you want to know about managing your debt, and how to get good support when it becomes too difficult to d
Dive in for a conversation about finding good care, using new tools and building support while navigating chronic pain. Norman Buckley is an anesthesiologist and chronic pain clinician based at McMaster University. And D
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