Just Asking
CBC
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 in 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 that same evening.
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Jun 1, 2024 • 21min
The possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East politics expert Rex Brynen answers your questions about the likelihood of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East.
Jun 1, 2024 • 29min
Bonding with bots: Answering your questions about AI companions
Ethics and technology expert Neil McArthur answers your questions about close relationships with AI companions.
May 25, 2024 • 33min
Advice on advocating for Canadian seniors
CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn discusses advocating for Canadian seniors' rights and the urgent need for enhanced care services. Topics include gaps in pension support, elder abuse, challenges in dementia care, innovative eldercare methods, and the necessity of federal support for seniors' care.
May 25, 2024 • 20min
The ethics of true crime storytelling
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Weinman, a crime writer and editor of 'Unspeakable Acts,' dives into the ethics of true crime storytelling. She examines the emotional toll on victims' families and the responsibilities of creators to handle narratives with care. Exploring the evolution of the genre, she highlights the influence of 'Serial' and critiques media representations, including a controversial Netflix series. Weinman emphasizes empathy in journalism, urging a critical approach to true crime that balances storytelling with compassion.
May 18, 2024 • 28min
How wildfires are impacting your health
Dr. Courtney Howard answers your questions about wildfires and your wellbeing.
May 18, 2024 • 27min
Tips and hacks for family travel
Travel writer Heather Greenwood Davis answers your question and offers tips and hacks for family travel.
May 11, 2024 • 29min
Loblaw boycott: Where your power lies in corporate accountability
Marketing professor David Soberman answers your questions about your power as a consumer to put pressure on grocery retailers.
May 11, 2024 • 24min
Staving off dating app burnout
Relationship and dating coach Nicole Haley answers your questions about online dating without getting fed up and burnt out.
May 4, 2024 • 29min
Your questions about protesters' rights answered
Our guest expert answers your questions about the rights of protesters and the limits of peaceful protest in Canada.
May 4, 2024 • 25min
Spotting the signs of ADHD in adulthood
Our guest expert answers your questions about what ADHD looks like in adulthood and how to go about getting assessed for the disorder.
