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  • Your questions about NATO answered
    2025/06/28

    Our expert guests answer your questions about NATO and its current role on the world stage,

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    1 時間 7 分
  • What you need to know about personal hygiene hacks
    2025/06/28

    Our expert guests answer your questions about sweat, smell and personal hygiene hacks.

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    45 分
  • Genetic Testing Kits
    2025/06/21

    This week, Canada's privacy commissioner found that DNA testing company 23andMe didn't have adequate data protections in place, when hackers gained access to roughly 6.9 millions profiles on the site. The commissioner also revealed that some of the stolen information was later being sold online. So how much information are these tests gathering, and what could users' data be used for? And if you're looking for quick access to genetic information, how accurate are these tests and what can they tell you? To answer your questions, Just Asking spoke to two guests. Brent Arnold is a Partner and litigator at Gowling WLG working with a focus on tech and cybersecurity. Jehannine Austin is a Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Genetics at UBC. They're also a genetic counsellor.

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    43 分
  • Looking for new music, movies or books to discover on National Indigenous Peoples day?
    2025/06/21

    To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, we brought together a special panel for Just Asking. Michelle Good is a Cree writer and poet, award-winning author of the novel "Five Little Indians," and a member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Marek Tyler is a musician and leader of the band Asko. He is nêhiyaw from Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton. And Riley Yesno is an Anishinaabe scholar and distinguished fellow at the Yellowhead Institute, from Eabametoong First Nation.

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    1 時間 9 分
  • The conflict between Israel and Iran
    2025/06/14

    Israel launched attacks targeting Iran's nuclear and military structure on Friday, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists. In response, Iran launched a series of counter strikes and casualties are being reported in Israel. Just Asking had two experts on the show to share their analysis and answer your questions on the conflict. Dennis Horak was Canada's ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Yemen from 2015 to 2018. Alex Vatanka is the Director of the Iran Program at the Middle East Institute, a non-partisan think tank providing expert policy analysis on the region.

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    1 時間 6 分
  • Imposter syndrome
    2025/06/14

    Have you ever felt like a fraud at work, plagued by self-doubt? Just Asking spoke to two experts about why so many of us feel "imposter syndrome," what to do about it, and what employers can do to create more supportive work environments. Kim Meninger is a leadership coach who has her own story of imposter syndrome that fuels her work. Kevin Cokley is a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan and the editor of "The Impostor Phenomenon."

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    45 分
  • Need easy to understand health stories? Try ‘The Dose’
    2025/06/10

    At Just Asking, we know you want clear answers to help you make sense of the world and all the information out there. That’s why we’re recommending that you listen to The Dose, hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman. Every Thursday, the show dives into health news that matters to you, using plain language to explain the science behind it.


    In this episode, The Dose explores the big business of Cosmetics —and the many brands promising to beautify and rejuvenate. But for the average customer, it's not always clear whether their makeup and creams actually benefit your skin. Dermatologist Dr. Renee Beach explains how some cosmetics, including anti-aging creams, can make a difference…but you shouldn't believe everything on the label.


    You can find more episodes of The Dose here.

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    27 分
  • Critical minerals
    2025/06/07

    This week, Ontario passed Bill 5 that aims to speed up mining projects, despite opposition from First Nations and environmental groups. Last week, B.C. passed Bill 15 intended to speed up major projects, including critical mineral mines - which is being met with similar pushback in that province. So what do critical minerals mean for the future of the Canadian economy, and what are the environmental impacts of these projects? To answer your questions about critical minerals, Just Asking spoke to two experts. Mark Cameron is a Public Policy Forum fellow and Warren Mabee is the Director of the Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy.

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    55 分