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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 [email protected]
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What you need to know about the EV market as Chinese-made cars roll in
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…
Happiness researchers take your burning questions
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…
Ebola, Hantavirus and Canada’s readiness
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…
Auditing Carney’s climate record
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…
Why seasonal allergies are getting worse and what you can do to save your sinuses
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…
The Alberta referendum question explained
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…
Your debt management questions answered
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Coping with chronic pain: Advice, tools and finding support
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…
Tips to weather the storm as Canada reports 6-month high unemployment rate
If you’re looking for work, how do you try and beat the odds of a tough job market? Should you consider switching careers? How do you start to think about your skills differently? Jermaine L. Murray…
How foreign actors are wading into the Alberta separatist discourse online
We’re fielding your questions about foreign influence on Canadian political discourse in the age of AI, paid actors and ‘slopaganda’. Brian McQuinn is an associate professor in the department of…
More access, more questions as Canada approves generic versions of Ozempic
This week, Health Canada approved two generic versions of Ozempic. This will mean reduced cost, and therefore broader access, to a medication that’s been prohibitively expensive for many. What…
Ditching the 9-to-5: Is the skilled trades path right for you?
The Canadian government wants to invest $6 billion over five years to boost Canada’s skilled trades sectors. As more young people struggle to find entry-level work in 9-to-5 professions, are the…
What air travel changes mean for your next flight
From higher ticket prices to thousands of cancellations, airlines around the world are reacting to fuel supply issues and it’s having a major impact on how and where we travel. What should you know…
Not just a trend: what you need to know about “Looksmaxxing”
“Ascend your looks to be a better version of yourself” is Looksmaxxing in a nutshell, but young men in the movement are using increasingly radical measures to improve their appearances, including…
Why food prices keep rising (and what we can do to stop them)
Canada's food supply chains could use a shot of resilience -- the rise in oil prices is only the latest in a long list of factors that keep driving up food costs. We take questions on what makes our…
Everything to everyone? Liberal Party values under a "big tent" majority government
"Unity does not require uniformity" sounds good as a slogan, but what does it say about a party's politics and point of view? Mark Carney's Liberals now form a majority government, but it took…
Decoding the ceasefire deal with Iran
Soon after threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization this week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. We’re taking all of your questions about this shaky ceasefire, and its likelihood…
Chasing feathers: Why birding is chic and how to get into it
Whether you know all your obscure sparrows and warblers or your bird ID skills are limited to the Blue Jay, dive in for a fascinating conversation on birding and its benefits.Our guests are David…
Your guide for growing your own food
If you’re looking to get your hands dirty in the garden this spring and get something to eat out of it, too, this is the show for you. Whether you’re working with a cramped balcony, a rooftop or a…
Your Artemis II mission questions answered
Four astronauts, including Canada’s own Jeremy Hansen, are currently venturing further into deep space than any humans before.As they journey toward the far side of the moon, we dig into your…
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