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Janet Sperling, entomologist and the president of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, answers yours questions about dodging ticks.

Canada Research Chair in extreme human environments and a kinesiology professor Toby Mündel joins Saroja Coelho to field your questions about surviving the heat and hydration.

Dr. Megha Poddar answers your questions about Ozempic, Wegovy and weight-loss drugs. 

Internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Ali Zentner answers your questions about Ozempic and other drugs like it.

CBC's Parliamentary Bureau senior reporter Janyce McGregor answers your questions about foreign meddling in Canadian democracy.

Sustainable tourism expert Sonya Graci answers your questions about how to travel more ethically and sustainably.

We continue our conversation with Middle East politics expert Rex Brynen about a ceasefire in Gaza and the factors impacting that possibility.

Ethics and technology expert Neil McArthur answers your questions about close relationships with AI companions.

Middle East politics expert Rex Brynen answers your questions about the likelihood of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East.

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.