Just Asking
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Canada’s data in foreign hands: why digital sovereignty matters
Kids and screens: What we should ban and what we should teach
Postpartum mental health demystified
‘Bossware’ vs. mouse jigglers: How companies track workers and employees pushback
Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods are now in effect. Here’s what it will mean
Living with fire: What Canada needs to rethink as wildfires redefine summers
Prediction markets have arrived in Canada. Here’s what you need to know
Bob Rae on Canada’s peacekeeping role in the world
Where have ‘third places’ gone?
Diving into the science of hydration
Emergency physicians field your questions about what’s plaguing Canada’s ERs
Packing a provincial punch: a regional response to the latest tariff threat
Are we in a reading crisis?
Sleepless in Summer? Dealing with the impact of heat on sleep
New Weather Order: preparing for unprecedented temperatures and storms
Footing the NATO bill: What Canada’s growing defence budget actually buys you
Gut feelings: The surprising link between your brain and belly
Camp Just Asking: Your toolkit for surviving the outdoors
Intimate AI: The risks and appeal of bonding with bots
What the CUSMA review means for Canada
What you need to know about changes to pesticide regulation laws in Canada
Why sports betting is the shadow story of the World Cup
Let’s put you on: Here’s your ultimate Indigenous Peoples Day playlist
Kicking above our weight: Canada in the World Cup and the World Cup in Canada
Big boxes, bigger questions: Unpacking AI data centres
Happiness researchers take your burning questions
What you need to know about the EV market as Chinese-made cars roll in
Ebola, Hantavirus and Canada’s readiness
Auditing Carney’s climate record
Why seasonal allergies are getting worse and what you can do to save your sinuses
The Alberta referendum question explained
Your debt management questions answered
Coping with chronic pain: Advice, tools and finding support
Tips to weather the storm as Canada reports 6-month high unemployment rate
How foreign actors are wading into the Alberta separatist discourse online
More access, more questions as Canada approves generic versions of Ozempic
Ditching the 9-to-5: Is the skilled trades path right for you?
Not just a trend: what you need to know about “Looksmaxxing”
What air travel changes mean for your next flight
Everything to everyone? Liberal Party values under a "big tent" majority government
Why food prices keep rising (and what we can do to stop them)
Chasing feathers: Why birding is chic and how to get into it
Whether you know all your obscure sparrows and warblers or your bird ID skills are limited to the Blue Jay, dive in for a fascinating conversation on birding and its benefits.Our guests are David Bird, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology at McGill University, and writer and bird watcher Julia Zarankin.They are briefly joined by Erik Wing, a cognitive neuroscience research associate at York University.
Decoding the ceasefire deal with Iran
Soon after threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization this week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. We’re taking all of your questions about this shaky ceasefire, and its likelihood of success. Our expert panel is: Jennifer Kavanagh, director of military analysis at Defense Priorities; Sabine Nolke, former Canadian ambassador and specialist in international law; and Ben Rowswell, a former Canadian ambassador and consultant with Catalyze4.
Your guide for growing your own food
If you’re looking to get your hands dirty in the garden this spring and get something to eat out of it, too, this is the show for you. Whether you’re working with a cramped balcony, a rooftop or a backyard, our guests have tips for the best harvest.Jacob Beaton is an Indigenous food sovereignty activist and the co-owner of Tea Creek, a family farm and Indigenous-led training centre in B.C. And Rachel Parent is a food safety advocate and community gardener. She’s also the founder of Kids Right to Know, a non-profit that educates young people on environmental awareness and food safety.
Your Artemis II mission questions answered
Four astronauts, including Canada’s own Jeremy Hansen, are currently venturing further into deep space than any humans before.As they journey toward the far side of the moon, we dig into your curiosities about this historic mission and the future of humankind in the cosmos.Joining us are Gordon Osinski, professor of Earth Sciences at Western University; Sara Mazrouei, planetary scientist and educator; and Hilding Neilson, assistant professor at Memorial University, whose research explores the vital intersection of Western astronomy and Indigenous knowledge.
The genius and the glitch of the Junos
The Junos are back, and there’s plenty to celebrate and some to critique. We’re opening the floor to your questions on what’s working, what’s missing, and why this cultural moment still matters.Host Saroja Coelho is joined by two guests. Emilie Hanskamp a freelance music journalist. Dalton Higgins is a publicist, journalist, and author of the book, Far From Over: The Music and Life of Drake.
Managing your money as a solo earner
From rent to hotel stays and home repairs, many things cost more when you’re flying solo. We’ve got money tips and advice for managing your money on a solo earner. Renée Sylvestre-Williams is a finance journalist and the author of the book The Singles Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo-Earners. Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy is a certified financial counsellor and the CEO of Money Mentors, which is a non-profit credit counselling agency.
The private citizen’s guide to accessing public records
As someone living anywhere in this country, you have rights to request records directly from your government. Most people have no idea how this works. Our guests got you covered. Robyn Doolittle is a staff reporter at The Globe and Mail, where she investigates freedom of information systems across the country. Cecil Rosner is an investigative journalist and managing editor of the Investigative Journalism Foundation.
Is AI dulling our minds?
Critics warn of AI-induced cognitive decline, a flood of 'slop' and 'dross' dulling the human mind. But is brain rot inevitable? And in a world of instant answers, how do we build the future of education?We are joined by two guests. Surya Ganguli is a professor of applied physics at Stanford University working on both neuroscience and AI. Tracey Burns is chief of global strategy and research at the National Centre on Education and the Economy.
How the Iran war is disrupting the global oil market
The U.S. and Israel-Iran war has triggered an unprecedented disruption in the global energy market. Our guests break down how we got here, what the near future could look like, and the impact of rising oil prices on Canadian consumers. Joe Calnan is vice-president of Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Rosemary Kelanic is director of the Middle East program at Defense Priorities.