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What questions do you have about NATO?

Our expert guests answer your questions about NATO and its current role on the world stage, and your questions about sweat, smell and personal hygiene hacks.

Plus, what questions do you have about sweat, smell and personal hygiene hacks?

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A group of world leaders wearing suits pose for a group photo in front of a screen that reads "NATO."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, front left, takes part in the official family photo during the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

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Here's what's happening this Saturday:

What questions do you have about NATO?

This week, 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? How has NATO been criticized over the years, and what role does it play on the world stage? 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. They'll take your questions!

What questions do you have about sweat, smell and personal hygiene hacks?

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? What do we need to know about the products we're using to mask our odour? And is there such a thing as showering too much? Our guests will get into 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."  And Sarah Everts is a science journalist and the author of the book, "The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration." They'll take your questions!