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 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
Episodes
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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 • 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.
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.
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.
