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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Oct 5, 2024 • 41min
When beauty becomes toxic
Our guest experts answer your question about beauty and when it becomes toxic.
Sep 28, 2024 • 58min
Your questions about what comes next in the Middle East answered
Our guest experts answer your questions about what comes next in the Middle East.
Sep 28, 2024 • 56min
How to protect yourself from online scams
Our guest experts answer your question about how to protect yourself from online scams.
Sep 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
How to talk about conspiracy theories with friends and family
Our guest expert answer your questions about how to talk to your friends and family about conspiracy theories.
Sep 21, 2024 • 50min
Your questions about kids and screens answered
An expert in child and adolescent psychiatry answers your questions about kids and screen time.
Sep 14, 2024 • 59min
How to navigate the job market at this time
Senior economist Brendon Bernard with the job site Indeed, and Jermaine L. Murray, a career coach and founder of JupiterHR, answer your questions about looking for a job right now.
Sep 14, 2024 • 54min
Your questions about 10-dollars-a-day childcare program answered
Canada's Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and the Executive Director of Child Care Now, Morna Ballantyne discuss the challenges of 10-dollars-a-day childcare program and answer listeners questions.
Sep 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
Your questions about Liberal-NDP breakup answered
Our guests took your questions about what led to this moment and what it will mean for Canadian politics.
Sep 7, 2024 • 50min
How to better advocate for your child at school
Two experts offer advice on how to make sure your kids are set up for success at school.
Aug 31, 2024 • 52min
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace
Author and workplace researcher Alexandra Samuel answers your questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.
