The Diddy trial came to a close this week, with the jury delivering a mixed verdict. Combs was found not guilty on the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, but was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. During the trial, the judge ruled the prosecutor's expert witness couldn't use the term "coercive control." To help us understand what this form of abuse looks like, Just Asking spoke to two experts. Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer and a member of Ontario’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. She is also the author of the book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence. Carrie McManus is the Director of Innovation and Programs at Sagesse, which is a Domestic Violence Prevention Society in Calgary.

Canada produces more waste per person than any of its peer countries. And in the not-too-distant future - we could run out of space for all that trash. Ontario has just under a decade until its landfills will reach capacity. So what policy choices will Canada have to make in the wake of this garbage crisis? What examples are there of better waste systems? Just Asking spoke to two experts to answer your questions about trash. Myra Hird is a professor in the department of Environmental Studies at Queens University where she studies waste. Emily Alfred is a waste campaigner for the Toronto Environmental Alliance.

It's officially summer - that time of year where we all have to get a little more comfortable feeling sticky, sweaty and maybe a little... stinky? So what are the best ways to stay fresh and clean during the hotter months? Just Asking spoke to two experts about the science behind staying clean and how to address our sweaty, smelly discomfort. Jason Tetro is a microbiologist and the author of the book, “The Germ Files.” Sarah Everts is a science journalist and the author of the book, “The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration.”

NATO allies, including Canada agreed to significantly increase defense spending, pledging to reach five per cent of GDP over the next decade. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised President Trump for pushing the alliance to boost their funding shares. But what will this funding accomplish? Are these thresholds realistic? To answer all your NATO questions, Just Asking spoke to two experts. Oleksa Drachewych is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Western University. And Erika Simpson is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Western University and the President of the Canadian Peace Research Association.

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.

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.

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.

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."