Just Asking

Youth-led movements are popping up in many parts of Europe, including France, Belgium, Italy and Greece. We’re taking your questions about what’s driving young people to the streets, what makes Gen Z’s struggles different, and the impact of youth-led movements in the world right now.

Cristina Flesher Fominaya is professor of global studies at Aarhus University in Denmark. Julius Fintelmann is the editor-in-chief of The European Correspondent.

Autonomous vehicle operator Waymo plans to launch driverless ride-hailing services in Canada in 2028, with vehicle testing already underway in Toronto. What do you want to know about self-driving cars? Would you ride in one?

Liam Paull is an associate professor at the Université de Montréal. He’s also a member of Mila, the Quebec AI Institute for learning algorithms. Matthew Raifman is the research lead in policy and autonomous vehicles at UC Berkeley.

On the eve of the Alberta referendum, political scientists Lori Williams and Julie Simmons field your questions about what led the province to this moment and how the independence question will shape the future of politics in Alberta and the rest of the country.

Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins Just Asking to take your questions about the Alberta referendum, the future of the United Conservative Party and his case for a united Canada. He’s joined on the show by Alberta separatist organizer Angela Tabak.

Thanksgiving weekend is the unofficial kickoff to a season of gatherings. You may be planning get-togethers for Diwali, Hanukkah, or the winter solstice in the coming weeks. And while there’s lots of merriment when you share space and food with friends and family, there’s also friction. Our guest experts offer tips on how to gather well despite our political, generational, and cultural differences.

Kate Mulligan is principal at the department of neighbouring and associate professor at the University of Toronto. Lambers Fisher is a licensed marriage and family therapist. And Yasmeen Rafiq is a registered social worker and therapist.