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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
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Signup to Generate a PitchYou’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.
Just Asking is hosted by CBC. The show has published 266 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What you need to know about self-driving cars" (24 October 2026, 54 minutes), "‘Generational rage’: Why youth-led protest movements are spreading across Europe" (24 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "Alberta’s referendum: How we got here and what the future holds" (17 October 2026, 55 minutes).
Just Asking publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 266 episodes.
Booking probability for Just Asking is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Just Asking requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Just Asking's contact route on record: verified email.
CBC hosts Just Asking, a news podcast with 266 episodes published.
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Autonomous vehicle operator Waymo plans to launch driverless ride-hailing services in Canada in 2028, with vehicle testing already underway in Toronto. What do you want to know about self-driving cars? Would you ride in...
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Youth-led movements are popping up in many parts of Europe, including France, Belgium, Italy and Greece. We’re taking your questions about what’s driving young people to the streets, what makes Gen Z’s struggles...
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On the eve of the Alberta referendum, political scientists Lori Williams and Julie Simmons field your questions about what led the province to this moment and how the independence question will shape the future of...
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Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins Just Asking to take your questions about the Alberta referendum, the future of the United Conservative Party and his case for a united Canada. He’s joined on the show by Alberta...
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A viral internet debate about the appropriateness of walking into a job interview carrying an iced coffee has sparked a discussion about what professionalism means today. At a time when four generations share the...
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Environmentalists say Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to quickly build infrastructure comes at the cost of species and environmental protection. We explore what fast-tracking major projects, including a pipeline...
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The Alzheimer Society of Canada estimates that by 2030, nearly one million Canadians will live with some form of dementia. We answer your questions about the evolving landscape of research, diagnosis and treatment of...
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The United Nations is considered the global stage of diplomacy, with a mandate to be the guardian of security around the world. But as the 81st UN General Assembly gets underway, there are questions about the...
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As e-bikes and e-scooters grow in popularity, municipalities across the country are grappling with how to regulate and enforce rules around them while emergency room doctors warn of rising injuries. Our guest experts...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to forge what he calls “an alliance for the future” with the European Union. We answer your questions about what exactly that alliance could look like — and what a stronger Canada-EU...
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If you’re tired of seeing the same items on your to-do list every day because you keep putting them off, this episode is for you. Learn about the psychology of procrastination, and what actually helps us get things...
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The Canadian marketplace is shifting in response to U.S. tariffs, counter-tariffs and export bans. Let’s help you figure out what it means for your pocketbook. Our guests are: Eric Miller, President of Rideau...
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Canada’s overreliance on American tech infrastructure erodes its ability to control what happens to our data. We break down what it means to protect Canada’s digital sovereignty and what’s at risk if Google, Microsoft...
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As kids head back to school this fall, there’s a growing national debate around the value of banning cellphones in schools and outlawing social media use for young people. Our experts take your questions about best...
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Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. fell apart late Friday night, triggering President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods. We are bringing together analysts...
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We answer your questions about what means for communities to learn to live with fire, what a national emergency response organization could do and whether Canada should create publicly funded climate insurance...
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Our guests took your questions about prediction markets, how they work, who stands to cash in, and the implications for Canadians. Ernest Biktimirov is a professor of finance at the Goodman School of Finance at...
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Where do you go when you’re not at home or at work? Is there a third public place you frequent, where you connect with neighbours and strangers? Placemaker Jay Pitter says, “Third spaces are the original sites of...
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Canada is withdrawing its peacekeeping troops from longstanding UN-led missions in Cyprus, Kosovo, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Critics say this latest move spells the end of this country’s legacy...
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Drinking water sounds simple, so why does staying hydrated feel so complicated? How much water is actually the right amount? Should you enhance your drinks with collagen or electrolytes? And what’s hydration got to do...
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