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CBC
16-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
What questions do you have about the stock market?
Social Sharing You've got smart questions, we've got solid answers. Click here to listen to the CBC's Just Asking every Saturday at 4 p.m. when you need to make sense of the world around you. Let your friend Saroja Coelho be your guide. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week's news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions in 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 that same evening. Here's what's happening this Saturday: What questions do you have about the stock market? Stock markets bounced back this week thanks to the tariff truce between the U.S. and China after plunging to record lows last month. The markets are being closely watched through all the tariff turbulence - but what does it all mean for your finances? If you've been overwhelmed by trying to decode all the market swings, our experts will break it down and answer your questions. Aravind Sithamparapillai is a financial planner and Preet Banerjee is a personal finance expert. What questions do you have about health trends that promise to extend your life? Celebrity doctors and Silicon Valley billionaires have been promoting the so-called "longevity movement," recommending health trends that claim to extend your life. They claim by following strict diets, taking dozens of supplements per day and regular cold plunges they can extend their lifespan well-past 100. But how much evidence is there behind these claims? And what do we actually know about healthy aging? What questions do you have about health trends that promise to extend your life? Timothy Caulfied is a professor and the research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta who studies health misinformation. Andy De Santis is a Registered Dietitian. They'll take your questions!
CBC
03-05-2025
- General
- CBC
As adults, making friends can be challenging. Here are 6 steps to help you find your squad
For adults, making new friends can be an uphill battle. Gone are the default spaces like school, extracurricular clubs or teams, student residence halls and other spots kids, teens and young adults naturally connect and make friends. Adulthood puts up a host of challenges: physical distance from your best buds, for instance, limited time after work, family obligations and the common shrinking of social networks that comes with age. Then there's our growing tendency towards social isolation to consider, as some may simply have been raised to focus on career and family first, leaving friendships a distant concern. It's understandable then that people may come to the sudden realization that years have passed since they've truly connected with friends. So, what's a grown-up seeking a squad or BFF to do? Friendship coach and author Danielle Bayard Jackson, host of the female-focused podcast Friend Forward, and comedian and writer Aaron Karo, host of the male friendship podcast Man of the Year, spoke with Just Asking host Saroja Coelho to share advice about getting started. Don't feel awkward, even if it's been a minute Social circles naturally shift over time — people tend to replace about half their friends over a seven-year period — but even if it's been awhile, don't get bogged down by feeling embarrassed or awkward about it and just reach out, says Karo. "Don't just wait around to get invited. You have to be doing the reaching out," he said from Los Angeles. Flip your perspective When one moves to a new community, the idea of building a completely new social circle from scratch can feel daunting. Jackson encourages ditching the mindset you're starting from behind the curve and opting for a positive one focused on confidence and purpose instead. Kids often bond with classmates, for instance, yet "as an adult, you can choose ... and position yourself more strategically and intentionally to invite like-minded connections into your life," said Jackson. Meet up in-person The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated some people's already growing proclivity to being homebodies and others have fallen out of practice gathering to socialize with friends. This might be even more pronounced in young adults, for whom isolation may have been part of their formative high school or post-secondary experience. An easy way to get yourself out there? Pick something you already enjoy — working out perhaps, walking the dog, crafting or playing a favourite game — and take it up a notch by finding a way to do that with other people or in public. That might mean, for instance, joining an in-person chess club rather than only playing online matches or practicing yoga with others versus alone. By piggybacking on a preferred pastime, "it doesn't feel like so much of a heavy lift to go out and do all these things," Jackson said from Tampa, Fla. She added that ongoing attendance is key. "If you're going every Tuesday night or every first Thursday of the month, you're seeing the same faces. You're building a rapport and it gives a chance for something to build, as opposed to ... one-off singular events." Be upfront about intentions Conveying an interest to take a relationship further — from work colleague to friend, for example — can prove tricky if prospective pals make assumptions about your intentions. Jackson advises being clear from the get-go that it's friendship you're seeking. "We have permission to tell people up front 'Hey, I like you… I'm trying to be intentional about connecting with new friends in this season of my life,'" she said. "I don't think that makes you desperate. I think that comes across … [like] 'She knows what she wants and is confident.' And there's something about that that's contagious." Proposing a group hang or extending an invite to a potential buddy along with their spouse can also do the trick, adds Karo. When you invite a partner, "there's no danger of it being misinterpreted," he said. "If you invite five people to go for a drink after work, it's pretty clear you're not making a pass at anybody. You're trying to become friends with them." Mining acquaintances is perfectly acceptable Perhaps you've already met and even spent time with someone with friend potential, having met them at a gathering with your spouse or in a wider group. Both Karo and Jackson encourage diving further into those existing connections. "There's no reason why you can't become friends with your wife's friends' husbands," Karo noted. "Choose a couple ... that you actually like and make a plan with them — without the women or without the partners." When the goal is to make friends, Jackson added, who says you must always start at square one with completely new people? "They're already in your life. So how can we build on that?" Made a connection? Follow up and be strategic After a genuine connection, forward momentum is important, according to Karo, though he adds becoming new besties will take time. "If you meet someone that you're interested in romantically, you don't [say] 'I'll talk to them some other time'... You follow up right away," he noted, advising the same should be done with platonic relationships. "It's tough, but we would say dip your toe in the pool slowly. You don't necessarily have to ask them about their deepest, darkest dreams [right away]. You wanna get to know them a little bit first before you dive deep." Also, with time being a limited resource, Jackson favours a strategy of concentrating efforts on those with whom you'd like to deepen your acquaintance. She recommends an approach that includes showing appreciation, reaching out to demonstrate your curiosity about the other person, being open and vulnerable, proving you're reliable and "clocking hours together." For parents especially, having meaningful adult friendships is not only good for the grown-ups, it's healthy modelling for kids, Jackson added.
CBC
02-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
What questions do you have about the future of the NDP?
You've got smart questions, we've got solid answers. Click here to listen to the CBC's Just Asking every Saturday at 4 p.m. when you need to make sense of the world around you. Let your friend Saroja Coelho be your guide. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week's news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions in 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 that same evening. Here's what's happening this Saturday: What questions do you have about the future of the NDP? The federal NDP was nearly wiped off the electoral map in last week's election. Jagmeet Singh stepped down as party leader after the New Democrats dropped to seven seats, and lost its official party status. So where does the NDP go from here? We'll have two guests to take your questions about what's next for the party. Send your questions to What questions do you have about 'situationships'? Have you ever been in a "sort-of" relationship? If you're more than friends but not quite partners, if the definitions are fuzzy and the commitments are loose. You might be in a "situationship". For some people, situationships are liberating because there are no labels and no expectations. For others, a situationship is an anxiety-causing waiting game. What questions do you have about situationships or relationships in general? Are you in a situationship? Not sure? Call! We've booked two guests to answer your questions. Jessica Maxwell is an assistant professor at McMaster University whose research focuses on interpersonal relationships and sexuality. And Jen Kirsch is a relationship expert and journalist. They'll be around to answer your questions. Send your questions to
CBC
17-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Elections 101 — what questions do you have about the Canadian electoral system?
Social Sharing You've got smart questions, we've got solid answers. Click here to listen to the CBC's Just Asking every Saturday at 4 p.m. when you need to make sense of the world around you. Let your friend Saroja Coelho be your guide. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week's news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions in 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 that same evening. Here's what's happening this Saturday: Election 101: What questions do you have about Canada's electoral system, and how elections work in this country? With Canadians heading to the polls in a matter of days — it's time for a bit of an Election 101. You've heard of first-past-the-post, proportional representation, the writ — so how does our system actually work? What is first-past-the-post? And what do MPs actually do once they are elected? Any question big or small is on the table this week. We have two guests to help answer your questions. Andrea Perrella is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. Tari Ajadi is an assistant professor of political science at McGill University in Montreal. Send your questions to What questions do you have about making friends as an adult? Making friends can be tough no matter how old you are. But once you get out of school and don't have classmates to fall back on, your pool of potential friends shrinks. So what do you do? We've got two friendship experts who are also best friends themselves and have been most of their lives. Aaron Karo and Matt Ritter are also hosts of the Man of the Year podcast. Also, Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who will also join us with her thoughts. Send your questions to
CBC
04-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
What questions do you have about crossing the U.S. border right now?
Social Sharing You've got smart questions, we've got solid answers. Click here to listen to the CBC's Just Asking every Saturday at 4 p.m. when you need to make sense of the world around you. Let your friend Saroja Coelho be your guide. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week's news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions in 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 that same evening. Here's what's happening this Saturday: What questions do you have about crossing the U.S. border right now? Stories of strict enforcement at the Canada-U.S. border have left many wondering if it's safe to travel. As we hear reports of more scrutiny, devices being searched, even arrests and detention… It can be scary to approach a border that, until now, has been celebrated for its peaceful nature and lack of significant military presence. What do you need to know when approaching the U.S. border? Will you need a burner phone - or to delete your social media accounts? We have two guests to take your questions. Melissa Babel is a Canadian immigration lawyer and Laura Dawson is the executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, an organization dedicated to better trade relations between the U.S. and Canada. What questions do you have? Send them to How a parent dealing with burnout got through it -- and can help you do the same Are you suffering from burn out? Alexandra Lily has been there and come through the other side. She has three step-children, and two of her own. One of her sons is living with a disability. Three years ago she was navigating doctors appointments, her son's daily seizures, and her own cancer diagnosis -- and she says she hit a wall. Now she's on the other side and helps parents who are in a similar situation. She'll take your questions about how to get through burnout. We'll also hear from Rebecca Pillai Riddell. She's a psychologist with the faculty of health at York University. Send your questions to
