CBC

Just Asking

News EN ↓ 237 episodes

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.c...

Author

CBC

Category

News

Podcast website

www.cbc.ca

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Your questions about two astronauts stuck in space answered 02.11.2024

Our guest experts answer your questions about two astronauts that have been stuck on ISS since this summer.

Answering your questions about the next week in American politics 02.11.2024

Our guest experts answer your question about the next week in American politics.

Your questions about planning for retirement answered 26.10.2024

Personal finance columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq and senior economics lecturer Moshe Lander answer your questions planning for retirement.

What you need to know to prevent workplace injuries 26.10.2024

Sean Tucker, a professor of occupational health and safety, and Malini Vijaykumar, an employment and labour lawyer, answer your questions about health and safety on the job and your rights at work.  

How to deal with grief 19.10.2024

Our guest expert answers your question about how to deal with grief.

What comes next for the Liberal Party in Canada? 19.10.2024

Our guest expert answers your question about the future of the Liberal Party.

Your questions about picky eaters answered 12.10.2024

Our guest expert answers your question about about picky eaters.

How to recognize and deal with narcissism 12.10.2024

Our guest experts answer your question about how to distinguish between a disorder and narcissistic traits, and how to deal with the narcissist in your life.

Your questions about fertility treatments answered 05.10.2024

Our guest experts answer your question about declining fertility rates and treatments available in Canada.

When beauty becomes toxic 05.10.2024

Our guest experts answer your question about beauty and when it becomes toxic.

How to protect yourself from online scams 28.09.2024

Our guest experts answer your question about how to protect yourself from online scams.

Your questions about what comes next in the Middle East answered 28.09.2024

Our guest experts answer your questions about what comes next in the Middle East.

How to talk about conspiracy theories with friends and family 21.09.2024

Our guest expert answer your questions about how to talk to your friends and family about conspiracy theories.

Your questions about kids and screens answered 21.09.2024

An expert in child and adolescent psychiatry answers your questions about kids and screen time.

How to navigate the job market at this time 14.09.2024

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.

Your questions about 10-dollars-a-day childcare program answered 14.09.2024

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.

How to better advocate for your child at school 07.09.2024

Two experts offer advice on how to make sure your kids are set up for success at school.

Your questions about Liberal-NDP breakup answered 07.09.2024

Our guests took your questions about what led to this moment and what it will mean for Canadian politics.

Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace 31.08.2024

Author and workplace researcher Alexandra Samuel answers your questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.

What you should know about the week in railway drama 24.08.2024

Our guest experts answer your questions about the rail shutdown, the union's demands, and what's at stake for Canada's economy.

Cell and internet service options in Canada 17.08.2024

Our guest experts answer your questions about competition in the telecom sector in Canada, and how to navigate the current landscape as a customer.

Understanding your rights while on maternity or parental leave 10.08.2024

Our experts offer advice on everything from navigating EI benefits, getting laid off and advocating for yourself at work.

What's it like to compete as an Olympian? 03.08.2024

Three-time Olympian and basketball star Miranda Ayim answers listener questions about competing in pro and Olympic sports using her competition experience and expertise as a wellness and performance coach.

Keeping you informed about the Listeria outbreak and food safety 03.08.2024

Keith Warriner, a professor of food science at the University of Guelph, answers listener questions about the recent Listeria outbreak due to contaminated batches of plant-based milk, and other food safety-related questions.

What you should know about climate-related insurance 27.07.2024

Jason Thistlethwaite, professor in the School of Environment at the University of Waterloo answers your questions about protecting your asserts from climate-related damages.

Listen to the Just Asking podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.