Cross Country Checkup·JUST ASKING

What questions do you have about the conflict between Israel and Iran?

Our expert guests answer your questions about Israel-Iran conflict, and your questions about imposter syndrome.

Plus, answering your questions about imposter syndrome.

Israeli Iron Dome air defence system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv at night.
Israeli Iron Dome air defence system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Leo Correa/The Associated Press)

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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 conflict between Israel and Iran?

Israel launched attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure on Friday, killing at least three top military officers. Iran has launched a counter strike firing hundred of ballistic missiles toward Israel. As we watch this developing story, our experts will 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.They'll answer your questions.

What questions do you have about imposter syndrome?

Have you ever felt like a fraud at work, plagued by self-doubt? Our experts we'll dive into 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."  They'll take your questions!