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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Ecologists are worried about how much road salt is ending up in our lakes. 

Salt is also corrosive to infrastructure, tough on doggy paws and unsightly on our winter boots. 

Shelley Arnott is a professor in the department of biology at Queen’s University and the director of the Queen’s University Biological Station. Joe Salemi is an executive director with Landscape Ontario.

They answered our questions about the popularity of road salt, its impact on the environment, and other alternatives to de-ice winter roads. 

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.

Studies show that working women globally are burning out at a higher rate than men. On the eve of International Women’s Day, we’re fielding your questions about modern womanhood and the pressure to do it all. 

Tamu Thomas is a speaker, writer, and author of the book, Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy.

Amelia Nagoski is a conductor and co-author of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.”

Experts take your questions about where U.S. domestic and international law stand on President Donald Trump’s attacks on Iran.

Sabine is Canada’s Former Ambassador to the Netherlands and Specialist in International Law. She joins Just Asking alongside Quinta Jurecic, who is a staff writer at The Atlantic covering the courts, democracy and the rule of law.