About this podcast
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]
Episodes
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- You swear you’ve seen a ghost. How this researcher explains paranormal experiences · 47 minLike many people, Canadian actors Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan are dead sure they’ve seen ghosts. It’s the whole premise of their CBC web series, Ghosting. On Halloween, they…
- ‘A referendum on Donald Trump:’ Answering your U.S. midterms questions · 1 h 3 minAmericans will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the U.S. midterm elections. We’re answering your questions about the races to watch, what this vote could mean for Canada’s…
- ‘Generational rage’: Why youth-led protest movements are spreading across Europe · 59 minYouth-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…
- What you need to know about self-driving cars · 54 minAutonomous 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…
- Jason Kenney takes your questions on the Alberta referendum · 55 minFormer 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…
- Alberta’s referendum: How we got here and what the future holds · 55 minOn 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…
- Addressing childhood obesity is tough. Here’s some expert guidance · 1 h 3 minThe World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance on addressing a sharp increase in childhood obesity globally. Experts say the problem is driven by multiple…
- How to gather when we don’t agree: navigating awkward moments at the holiday dinner table · 49 minThanksgiving weekend is the unofficial kickoff to a season of gatherings. You may be planning get-togethers for Diwali, Hanukkah, or the winter solstice in the coming weeks. And…
- Does economic growth have to be at odds with environmental protection? · 58 minEnvironmentalists 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…
- Defining professionalism in 2026 · 54 minA 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…
- Alzheimer's disease: your questions answered · 52 minThe 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…
- What role does the UN play in global security today? · 59 minThe 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…
- Can an alliance between Canada and the EU bolster the middle powers? · 57 minPrime 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…
- Slow your roll: What you need to know about e-bikes and e-scooters · 57 minAs 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…
- Your guide to shopping in the age of a trade war · 1 h 2 minThe 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…
- Why we put things off — and how to break the cycle · 51 minIf 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…
- Canada’s data in foreign hands: why digital sovereignty matters · 1 h 5 minCanada’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…
- Kids and screens: What we should ban and what we should teach · 47 minAs 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…
- ‘Bossware’ vs. mouse jigglers: How companies track workers and employees pushback · 43 minFrom screentime monitoring to tracking employees’ tone on calls, what do you want to know about why employers are turning to surveillance and how workers are pushing back? Our…
- Postpartum mental health demystified · 1 h 9 minThe murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, has prompted questions and speculation about postpartum mental health. In this…
