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Saroja Coelho

podcasting@cbc.ca

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Booking Overview

This is a weekly expert-interview and panel show that turns current news and everyday questions about technology, money, careers, health, and outdoor life into practical guidance, typically featuring academics, clinicians, policy specialists, journalists, and field practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter experts with research, professional credentials, or timely Canadian policy and consumer insights; booking difficulty is medium, as the show uses credible specialists but not exclusively high-profile figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 239

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: Canada

YouTube: 627.0k subscribers

Instagram: 731.0k followers

Contact Information

podcasting@cbc.ca

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Host

Saroja Coelho - CBC radio host and journalist known for presenting conversational programming focused on current issues and practical information.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized subject-matter expertise supported by professional practice, academic research, policy leadership, journalism, or relevant organizational leadership; guests should be able to explain complex issues in accessible, practical terms.
Required Achievements:  
Academic research or university appointments, Professional clinical or field expertise, Policy leadership and analysis, Specialized journalism or reporting, Founding or leading relevant organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Orkin - Outdoor Health And Safety, Heat, Storms, Injuries, Insects, And Wilderness Risks.

Patricia Wilson - Outdoor Recreation, Wilderness Preparedness, And Making Time Outdoors More Accessible And Inclusive.

PJ Richards - Outdoor Safety, Wilderness Preparation, Extreme Weather, Insects, Bears, And Ticks.

Anabel Quan-Hasse - Social Relationships With AI, Technology-mediated Intimacy, And The Social Effects Of AI Companions.

Ashleigh Golden - AI Companions, Intimate Relationships With Artificial Intelligence, Grief Bots, And Mental Health.

Recent Topics

Technology, Personal Finance, Careers, Health, Lifestyle

Episodes

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Footing the NATO bill: What Canada’s growing defence budget actually buys you

July 11, 2026

Canada went to this week’s NATO summit in Turkey with a promise to spend 5 percent of its GDP in defence by 2035. But what does NATO, and Canada’s military strategy, really mean for everyday Canadian life? Lieutenant General the Honorable Andrew Leslie is a retired commander of the Canadian Army and former MP. Alexander Lanoszka is an associate professor in the department of political science at the University of Waterloo.

Gut feelings: The surprising link between your brain and belly

July 11, 2026

Should you be fibre-maaxing? Get busy making kimchi? Could better gut health improve your mood? And how might gut-directed hypnotherapy help you? Tune in for answers about gut health and its sometimes surprising link to our overall wellness. Dr. Maitreyi Raman is a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Mary Sco is a family physician and an expert in nutrition. We’re also joined briefly by Emily Lafeber, a registered psychotherapist who practices g...

Intimate AI: The risks and appeal of bonding with bots

July 04, 2026

Can we be good friends with AI? Can grief bots help us cope? What are the gaps in our lives that AI companions are filling? We’re taking all of your questions about intimate relationships between humans and artificial intelligence. Dr. Ashleigh Golden is a clinical psychologist researching AI and mental health. Anabel Quan-Hasse is a professor of sociology in the faculty of information and media studies at Western University. 

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