• Big boxes, bigger questions: Unpacking AI data centres
    Jun 13 2026

    As the number of AI data centres grows across the country, so does the pushback against them. We delve into your questions about these centres and their impact on you and your community.


    Anne Pasek is an associate professor at Trent University, where she is the Canada Research Chair in Media, Culture, and the Environment.

    Darius Snieckus is a business correspondent with Canada’s National Observer, where he covers renewables and the energy industry.

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    59 mins
  • Kicking above our weight: Canada in the World Cup and the World Cup in Canada
    Jun 13 2026

    We're diving into your questions about the World Cup, Canada’s team, FIFA and what hosting the games means for Canada.


    Joshua Kloke is staff writer at The Athletic. Carrie Serwetnyc is a former Canada national team player and first woman in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. Alan McDougall is professor of history at the University of Guelph and co-author of the new book, Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches. And Donnovan Bennett is a sports writer and broadcaster.

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    53 mins
  • Happiness researchers take your burning questions
    Jun 6 2026

    Are people happier in the summer months? Does being on- or offline impact how happy we are? And is it really true that money can’t buy happiness? Two researchers field your questions about what it takes to attain and retain happiness.


    Ulrich Schimmack is professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Gillian Mandich is an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba.

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    55 mins
  • What you need to know about the EV market as Chinese-made cars roll in
    Jun 6 2026

    The first shipments of Chinese-made EVs arrived in Canada over the past month. As more EVs enter the market, our guests break down everything you need to know about buying and driving electric vehicles.


    Charlotte Yates is founder and president of the Automotive Research Policy Centre, a non-profit aimed at researching Canadian automotive policy. Max Fawcett is lead columnist for Canada’s National Observer.

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    59 mins
  • Auditing Carney’s climate record
    May 30 2026

    Three experts in environmental policy join Just Asking to take your questions about PM Mark Carney’s record on climate action.


    James Meadowcroft is a professor in the School of Public Policy at Carleton University. Jessica Green is a professor of political science at the University of Toronto. And Kathryn Harrison is professor of political Science at the University of British Columbia.

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    1 hr
  • Ebola, Hantavirus and Canada’s readiness
    May 30 2026

    We’re tackling your questions about Ebola, hantavirus, and Canada’s readiness for a public health emergency.


    Jason Kindrachuk is an associate professor of medical microbiology and infectious diseases at the University of Manitoba and the Canada Research Chair on Emerging Viruses.


    Dr. Andrew Pinto is a family physician, public health specialist, and the founder and director of the Upstream Lab. He leads a national research study, called PREPARED, to help Canada prepare for a future pandemic.

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    52 mins
  • Why seasonal allergies are getting worse and what you can do to save your sinuses
    May 23 2026

    Why are pollen levels growing over time? And what does climate change and “botanical sexism” have to do with it? We took all your questions about seasonal allergies.


    Dr. Mariam Hanna is a pediatric allergist and immunologist. She hosts The Allergist podcast. Daniel Coates is a director at Aerobiology Research Laboratories.

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    41 mins
  • The Alberta referendum question explained
    May 23 2026

    Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will vote in the fall on whether they want their provincial government to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada.


    You’ve got plenty of questions about the referendum, and our guest experts tackled each one.


    Lori Williams is a political scientist and an associate professor of policy studies at Mount Royal University. And Matt Solberg is a partner at New West Public Affairs, which is an Alberta based political public relations firm.

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    1 hr and 12 mins