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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Apr 27, 2024 • 28min
Your cancer screening questions answered
Anna Wilkinson is a family doctor who treats cancer patients at the Ottawa Hospital. She answered your questions about Canada's current cancer guidelines and your health.
Apr 27, 2024 • 26min
Overcoming income tax anxiety
A financial empowerment expert heard what stresses you out so much about filing your income tax, and offered some help.
Apr 20, 2024 • 23min
Reining in the cost of kids' sports
Financial coach Anita Bruinsma offers tips on cutting the cost of your kids' activities.
Apr 20, 2024 • 30min
What's policy got to do with quitting smoking?
Nicotine dependence researcher Laura Struik answers your questions about smoking cessation and what government policy has got to do with it.
Apr 13, 2024 • 42min
Staying afloat at a time of inflation and high interest rates
Today on Just Asking, we have a personal finance expert and a mortgage broker who took your questions about managing your budget during inflation.
Apr 6, 2024 • 25min
Your solar eclipse questions answered
A planetary scientist joins Just Asking to address all of your eclipse curiosities.
Apr 6, 2024 • 28min
What a national renters’ bill of rights could mean for you
Canada is proposing a national bill to protect tenants. We answer your questions about what difference it could make for you.
Mar 30, 2024 • 53min
AI and the future of your work
Today on Just Asking, we answer your questions about artificial intelligence and what it means for your career.
Mar 23, 2024 • 27min
How to prepare for an early wildfire season
Hear tips and advice on how to prepare for an early start to the wildfire season this year.
Mar 23, 2024 • 27min
Filling you in on botox and fillers
Today on Just Asking, we answer your questions about botox and fillers with a board-certified dermatologist.
