As It Happens

A Ukrainian national is on trial in Germany for blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which risks creating tension between the two normally-cozy allies. New dress code rules in Azerbaijan effectively ban students and teachers from wearing the hijab at school in the name of secularism. The co-founder of the long-defunct "Spy" magazine celebrates 40 years since it was founded, by republishing old articles about one of its most frequent targets: the man who is now the President of the United States. An Irish man loses his wedding band in an Italian river, then gets a text from three guys in Italy who haven't just found it; they want to go on a "Lord of the Rings"-inspired journey to deliver it to his home in Ireland. Ottawa has quietly suspended a deal to buy 16 US-made Black Hawk helicopters, raising concerns that avoiding buying from America could mean sacrificing military strength. A photographer describes how he managed to snap a rare shot of a newt laying its eggs – and why he believes the little…

Rollercoasters are closed across the U.S. and Canada after a man is thrown to his death from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia. Our guest had just been on that coaster — and tells us what he saw from the ground. Saudi Arabia strikes an oil facility in the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen in retaliation for multiple attacks on Riyadh's international airport. And an analyst tells us the tit-for-tat risks fuelling a wider conflict. A linguistics professor has reviewed the questions Albertans will answer in next week's referendum and she says they're substantially above the average person's reading level. Charges laid against the man accused of Prince Edward Island's only unsolved murder are dropped just weeks before the trial was set to begin — after police reveal key evidence has gone missing. Hundreds of scientists sign onto a letter calling for an international authority that would set standards for the safe development of artificial intelligence. One of the authors tells us he thinks it's…

U.S. president Donald Trump announces a plan to buy diesel from Russia and an "energy ceasefire," but it doesn’t take long for Ukraine’s president to accuse Russia of attacking six energy facilities across the country. We speak to an Alaskan woman who is reburying her aunt today, over a hundred years after she died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. As women across Canada face shortages of estrogen patches, the founder of a menopause support group says she is frustrated that more isn’t being done. Alan Turing fought the Nazis, and foresaw both the computer and the rise of artificial intelligence. But he probably didn't anticipate that he'd be the subject of an album from Pet Shop Boys. Our guest helped the band put two and two together. A gardener hauls his 1,700 pound pumpkin to an Ontario competition, but is disqualified after organisers discover the pumpkin has a soft spot. As it Happens, the Monday edition… Radio that is never afraid to get a little mushy.

A retired U.S. Army Sergeant who was shot seven times in the Fort Hood Massacre says he has no problem with his shooter being executed, but he balks at the Pentagon's plans to livestream his death by firing squad. Geely wants to become the first Chinese mass-market electric car brand to gain a foothold in Canada, which is creating anxiety for boosters of the domestic auto industry. A human rights lawyer says there's no one more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than her former mentor Navi Pillay — who has fearlessly sought accountability for war crimes from Rwanda to Gaza. A witness describes a horrific scene as U.S. immigration agents shoot and injure a driver in a car in New York City, in front of his five-year-old son who was in the back seat. We'll hear about one of Dolly Parton's last recording sessions, which resulted in a new version of "Jolene" performed in the Welsh language. We’ll talk to the hero waste-water worker who found a long-lost class ring while clearing a sewer clog and returned it to…

An American who says he was electrocuted and threatened with execution in a Venezuelan prison welcomes new torture charges against the country's deposed president, Nicolas Maduro. The eviction of an 87-year-old woman drove people in Spain into the streets in protest, and our guest says the woman's death has only made them angrier. Steelworkers in Hamilton, Ontario are starting to get their layoff notices from Stelco. A father of two tells us his future is somewhere between uncertain and disastrous. One of his campaign slogans is "I Barely Want to Do This," but a reluctant city council candidate in Kelowna tells us just because he's using humour doesn't mean he's not a serious contender. Dozens are killed in Eastern Ukraine, when Russian bombs hit two city buses. Our guest says he didn't leave when the war started, and he's not leaving now. The late computer programmer Margaret Hamilton was critical in getting a man on the moon — and her four-year-old daughter helped her foresee a pretty major design flaw.…

On the anniversary of her murder, the son of Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver reflects on the lessons she left behind and tells us her memory should not be used to justify violence. A psychiatrist reflects on the Carney government's decision to allow medical assistance in dying to people with conditions that will eventually leave them unable to ask for it, but to deny it to patients suffering solely from mental illness. Stand-up comics are calling out a famous colleague for taking over a satellite radio channel — and then dropping hundreds of lesser-known acts from its airwaves. There was a time when scientists seeking the world's heaviest insect heard nothing but crickets, but now our guest says New Zealand's giant Wētāpunga have rebounded in spectacular fashion. A McGill University researcher says he's found evidence of a pain gap between women and men. We find out who's hurting the most, and the answer may not surprise you. A self-styled movie nerd says film historians are all wrong about the…

The FBI announces the arrest of a Washington State resident who allegedly spent at least six months in contact with the shooter who killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. A young woman from Okinawa tells us why she joined protests after a U.S. Marine allegedly killed a local woman. She tells us it's time for the American military to leave the island for good. A Canadian scientist who works with the winner of this year's Nobel Prize for Physics explains Francis Halzen's work on the small but mighty particle called the "neutrino." Best-selling British author, politician, and scandal magnet Jeffrey Archer is remembered by a journalist and biographer who followed his every move. A tourism group in Finland wants to hire someone to spend a week sniffing around its islands — in the hopes of proving that the Turku Archipelago is the best-smelling destination in the world. A press-freedom advocate says the Paramount/Warner Brothers merger isn't just bad for Hollywood; it could pose a serious threat to journalism…

Months after ten people employed by a Canadian mining company in Mexico were kidnapped, our guest's father remains unaccounted for. Now, he's asking the RCMP to get involved — and get his family some answers. For weeks now, high school students and educators in France have been demanding better classroom conditions. We speak with a teacher about the violence in the streets and what's in store with more nationwide protests set for tomorrow. A Toronto company that helps people circumvent online censorship says if the federal government's controversial "lawful access bill" is passed as-is, Psiphon will have to leave Canada to avoid putting its clients in danger. We hear from the head of a salvage crew who spent days stabilizing a shipwreck that's been stuck in the Thames since the Second World War and is jam-packed with explosives. A Floridian tells us her state's plan to lower her property taxes by making Canadian snowbirds pay more is a disaster waiting to happen. A new report suggests Canadian troops…

We hear from a lawyer whose client lived through a botched lethal injection in Tennessee just a few months before the state made another failed attempt to execute an inmate this week. Days before Quebeckers go to the polls, a political reporter in the province explains how its next premier could win with less than a third of the vote. After witnessing a plane crash, a group of skydivers in Wisconsin made the spontaneous decision to jump to the aid of the survivors below. A Canadian banker who was detained in Dubai for months, fearing for his life, reflects on his sudden, unexpected freedom after being dumped at the side of a desert road. After a CBC investigation reveals salespeople giving dangerous advice about e-bikes and e-scooters, we speak with a doctor who says she sees the effects of that advice in her ER. Diesel prices keep fluctuating and a South Dakota truck driver says he doesn't have much hope that things will ever return to the way they were before the war on Iran. Julia Donaldson's latest tale…

A reporter describes the agonizing, failed attempts to execute Tennessee inmate Christa Pike — and tells us how the state's Republican governor is responding. On social media, a Milwaukee comedian said Norm Macdonald wasn't funny; that resulted in a targeted campaign of "swatting," during which police have shown up to his house 55 times. A blind man is taking the British Museum to court because it doesn’t offer live audio-described tours of the Bayeux Tapestry — a work of art he's waited years to experience. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk blasts off to the International Space Station, and a researcher studying life in orbit says she's excited to monitor whether he's feeling down-to-earth or over-the-moon. As Brazilians head to the polls this Sunday, femicide is at the top of the ballot. A women's rights organizer tells us what the candidates say they'll do to stop it. A new art installation in a Toronto park retraces the steps of Indigenous ancestors that were uncovered on the floor of Lake Ontario over a…

American forces have now pulled out of their last posts in Iraq and for many in the country, it's a belated moment of celebration after what felt like an endless war. Peru's Humboldt penguins face a worsening food shortage, as a potential "super" El Nino rapidly warms the waters where they feed. We remember Canadian radio pioneer Dave Marsden, the legendary former musical director of Toronto's groundbreaking station CFNY. We speak with a historian from the Peoria Nation who can finally spread the word that she's one of the recipients of this year’s MacArthur Fellowships, which come with a hefty cash prize and the even heftier title of "genius." Four never-before-heard recordings from Stevie Wonder’s 1976 classic "Songs In The Key of Life" have just been released — and mixing the new tunes was a labour of love for one of the record’s original engineers. As It Happens, the Wednesday edition. Radio that marvels, "will Wonder never cease."

Nil Köksal speaks with director Malaya Qaunirq Chapman about her new documentary "Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat." She takes us to kitchen tables in Taloyoak, Nunavut, where food is as much about culture as it is about sustenance. On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we'll hear how generations of community members are striving to preserve their way of life in the face of sky-high food and gas prices -- and why access to food straight from the land is so crucial.

Two years after an alleged gang rape on Cornell University campus, prosecutors are reopening the investigation — and the new attention is largely thanks to reporting by student journalists. Former Canadian spies and security officials want Parliamentarians to get to the bottom of what really happened to diplomats plagued with "Havana Syndrome" and whether Ottawa did enough to help them. An American ban on some Canadian imports is now in effect — and the CEO of Moosehead beer says being at loggerheads with the U.S. is bad for lager heads. At the start of the pandemic, the Cargill meat packing plant had one of Canada's worst COVID outbreaks. A new report finds the company and the Alberta government could, and should, have done more to protect workers. A man linked to a notorious gang is suspected of shooting up a local radio station in Surrey. One of its hosts tells us he should be deported. When the NHL season starts up tonight, not a single game will be available on a free Canadian TV network; our guest says…

If you thought "Hockey Night in Canada" had hung up its skates forever, not so! It will be back on the CBC, and the Professional Women's Hockey League is getting top billing, which three-time Olympian Sami Jo Small says it’s a long time coming. Hamilton, Ontario mayor Andrea Horwath reacts to the news that hundreds of the city’s steel-workers will be laid off — and the plant owners are blaming the ongoing trade war. Since they were convicted of murder three decades ago, two Saskatchewan sisters have maintained their innocence. Now, the federal government has finally agreed to grant Odelia and Neressa Quewezance an appeal. Over the last half-century, The Mighty Sparrow established himself as the greatest calypso performer ever. We speak with a Toronto reggae star who played alongside that rare bird. A Saskatchewan bison-jerky producer is over the moon after receiving news that Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk plans to eat her product on the International Space Station. What's up, dock? We’ll salute the winner…

A Quebec writer’s work divides the literary community, after it's alleged that he wrote his acclaimed novel with the help of AI. One writer says his peers are frustrated -- and grieving. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up their Washington summit without major policy developments -- but former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig says that doesn't mean the Chinese leader didn't score a big win. A former student at one of India’s top women’s colleges was among hundreds protesting after a young student was sexually assaulted. She says all they're demanding is for women to feel safe in public. We hear from the Canadian trainer of a dog named Uber –- who’s finally gotten his big break, starring alongside Brad Pitt in the new movie “Heart of the Beast.” A new study finds elephants use plants for medicinal purposes — and they don’t use them just to treat themselves, but their offspring, too. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that applauds their problem-salving ability.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada reducing its dependence on the US includes finding alternatives for Elon Musk's StarLink — and our guest applauds his spatial awareness. Amnesty International accuses the Parti Quebecois of breaking international law because of how some of its members treated a psychiatrist who criticized the party's leadership. Award-winning hip hop artist Haviah Mighty tells us about getting life-saving heart surgery in her early thirties — and why she’s now partnering with the professionals who cared for her. A museum owner in Brooklyn, New York understands why most people think hair art — as in, art made from human hair — is creepy. But she chooses to see the beauty in it. The mayor of Richmond, B.C. says a snap election in his province is colliding with previously scheduled municipal elections and threatens to distract voters from crucial local issues. An Edmonton historian makes the case for preserving the site of some of the city’s most legendary gay bars and shares his own fond…

Eritrean-Swedish journalist Dawit Isaak was imprisoned in 2001 for calling for calling democratic reforms in Eritrea. We'll talk to his daughter — who hasn't seen him since she was seven years old. British Columbia's Conservatives have gone through months of infighting, but their new interim leader says yesterday's snap election call has united the party. He was paralyzed after heart surgery — and the late activist and wheelchair user Gerry Post spent the rest of his life fighting fiercely for disability rights in Nova Scotia. The world's most-seasoned Celtic band has played at an Irish pub in New York City for a record-breaking 1,500 weeks and counting. An anonymous donor gives 100-million dollars to a Toronto cancer research centre. Our guest says that gift is nothing short of transformational. An MIT prof explains how — and why — his team created tiny batteries you can swallow. Scientists discover the prima donnas of the primate world — a rare species of lemur that happens to use the same vocal tricks as…

David Eby calls an election in B.C. two years ahead of schedule, and a provincial affairs reporter says he'll have to convince British Columbians he's not just taking advantage of the chaos in the ranks of his Conservative opponents. Thousands are still unaccounted for after the flash floods in Nepal — and forensic teams are racing to sort through DNA samples, to try to get answers for families of the missing. A violent attack on a Sikh truck driver in Wyoming strikes fear in South Asians across the United States. And our guest says the White House is to blame. The discovery of a single, 9-million-year-old tooth from an ancient capybara suggests that a very dry Chilean desert was once a very wet Chilean wetland. A former head of the White House Correspondents Association tells us how the U.S. President's eviction of several media outlets has united the press corps. Once again, Fat Bear Week asks us to bear in mind the bears at a park in Alaska — and bear witness as those bears build as much bulk as they can…

People in Belleville, Ontario are trying to make sense of a shooting last night, just outside a local synagogue. The local MP tells us it is "incomprehensible." Her brother was killed in the 1985 Air India bombing -- and Sudha Berry tells us she's appalled that the RCMP's investigation of the attack is now "inactive." It's a fraught political time between Canada and the U.S. -- but our guest saw only friendship at the celebration of Canada she holds every year in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A decade after it closed down, New York's legendary Carnegie Deli is back in business; we'll talk to the third-generation owner who brought it back to life. The separation issue is getting all the headlines -- but a Calgary political scientist says the other 9 questions on the upcoming Alberta referendum are also important – and controversial. And…the organizer of the Pittsburgh Parallel Parking Championships tells us about the stiff competition at this year’s event -- and explains what qualities give a parking whiz curb appeal.…

In the summer of 1972, the late filmmaker William Greaves sent out invitations that promised a "gathering of artists and intellectuals — the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance." He filmed that cocktail party but never ended up completing a full-length documentary. Now, 50 years later, his son and granddaughter have restored that footage and turned it into a new film, “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.” Nil Köksal sits down with director David Greaves and producer Liani Greaves during the week of their Canadian premiere at TIFF.

A former Conservative Party campaign manager says if Pierre Poilievre wants to be part of the party's future, he'd better get the situation under control fast. The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, is being held in terrible conditions in prison. His son tells us that's because of a vendetta by the chief of the army — and he fears it will end in his father's death. A Montreal family doctor is shocked to see himself in videos promoting dodgy cure-alls. He says those AI deepfakes are leading to tense confrontations with people who've been deceived. Parts of Bangladesh are in the dark, as the government deals with oil shortages caused by the US-Iran War. Our guest tells us how that's affecting life in the capital. The editor-at-large of the Merriam-Webster dictionary explains how words like "looksmaxxing" and "rickrolling" made the cut this year, along with more than a thousand other new entries. A new study focuses on the bullying behaviour of an Australian dolphin named Bubbles, who torments…

A German member of European Parliament reacts to plans for a deeper relationship between Canada and the EU. He tells us the alliance is a long time coming, but making it official is no simple matter. The son of the late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs remembers a man considered one of the architects of the Nigerian film industry known as "Nollywood." Newly released documents detail shocking corruption allegations against several Toronto police officers — including misusing criminal databases, accepting bribes, and dealing drugs. A researcher tells us a one-of-a-kind Canadian lake of fresh water floating on top of salt water is gone for good, thanks to climate change. We take you to Saskatchewan, where some snappy — and pecky — dressers compete in a costume contest for farm birds. A Wisconsin woman recaptures her world record title with her ever-expanding collection of salt and pepper packets. Turns out a Charlottetown Olympic-size pool is a tiny bit short. And now, they'll have to do extensive renovations to…

We don't know exactly what Canada's new relationship with Europe will look like, but former envoy Stéphane Dion says he welcomes stronger ties — as long as certain strings are not attached. Three people are dead, including a journalist, after an NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles. A witness describes the horrifying moment the chopper fell out of the sky. A building in Gaza City badly damaged in the war collapsed overnight, killing families who were left with little choice but to make it their home. And an aid worker there says the disaster speaks to the territory's desperate need for heavy machinery. A new report says both Alberta and Canada will pay a price if the province becomes a sovereign nation; we'll ask its author to take us through her math. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has an $80-billion plan to revitalize the Port of Churchill. But the CEO of the Indigenous-owned company in charge of the port tells us they can do it for pennies on the dollar. Scientists surprise themselves by combining…

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces plans to open up Canada's four largest airports to private investment, and our guest says that will only mean turbulence for passengers and workers. As police raid several 2SLGBTQ+ businesses in Turkey and detain dozens of people, the editor-in-chief of a gay rights magazine there tells us the government is declaring his very existence to be obscene. The NDP candidate who won an unexpected victory in a provincial byelection yesterday says it proves the debate over Alberta sovereignty is hurting the UCP. Mark Carney is talking about a "unique alliance" between Canada and Europe; we'll ask one researcher why she's spent two decades urging the EU to embrace our bit of North America. A 15-year-old boy is pulled from Alaska's frigid Bering Sea after a fishing trip turns fatal. The captain who saved him describes the miracle rescue. When Lillith Caisse heard of an effort to remove public benches in Saskatoon because of cleanliness concerns, she got to work and cleaned them. But…

Yesterday, Russian drones hit a passenger train near the Poland-Ukraine border; a journalist tells us what she was thinking as those drones flew over her own train. The Prime Minister is wooing international investors to support Canadian projects -- but NDP leader Avi Lewis says Canadians should be wary of the idea that we need outside investment to strengthen the economy. Over his long career, no one ever knocked the late Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo down; his daughter tells us his main support through the toughest fights of his life was his family. To deal with the stresses of our current moment, a San Francisco woman gathers a hundred people to scream together -- and it's a total shriek show. 23-year-old racecar driver Callum Smith was born without arms, so he steers with his left foot ­­-- and now, he's signed his first contract to be a professional driver. When we say competitors in a New Jersey half-marathon were frustrated to find themselves slogging their way through waist-high water due to…

A woman who filmed the September 11th attacks from her New York City fire escape has finally brought herself to watch her own footage from that day. Two British citizens have been detained in Iran for over 600 days on espionage charges. Our guest says the UK government should be doing more to get his mother released. The president of a B.C. Conservative riding association tells us if MPs are going to cross the floor, they should have to reimburse the party that helped pay for their campaign. New analysis from Amnesty International says Russia has been luring foreign nationals to the country by promising them civilian jobs, and then sending them to the front lines in Ukraine. And the lead researcher says that's human trafficking. An urban planner calls out Loblaw for an advertising stunt that lit up the sky over downtown Toronto last night with a swarm of drones promoting an AI health portal. The Ontario Science Centre has laid off everyone in its science department. One former member of that department tells…

This episode explores a range of global and local stories, beginning with the announcement of a 100-year partnership between Canada and Ukraine following President Zelensky's visit to Alberta. The program also investigates the suspicious death of Tasia Fortune and examines the Saddle Lake Cree Nation's efforts to provide gender-affirming healthcare despite provincial legal challenges. Additional reports cover the escalating humanitarian crisis and displacement in Yemen, a tribute to the musical legacy of Oscar Peterson, and new broadcasting guidelines aimed at preventing the sexualization of female athletes. The episode also features an artist commemorating the mountain lion P-22 and a lighthearted look at AI detecting Beatles references in scientific literature.

This episode explores escalating geopolitical and environmental tensions, beginning with the economic implications of maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the historical significance of the Bayeux Tapestry's return to Britain. The program also covers scientific and medical investigations, including the BepiColombo mission to Mercury and a study into carbon monoxide exposure in Canadian ice rinks. Additionally, the episode examines sports and ethics, featuring Ben Shelton's historic late-night U.S. Open victory, the challenges of international travel for NFL players, and the massive ethics complaint filed against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The program concludes with a look at the intelligent play behaviors of endangered pygmy raccoons in Cozumel.

This episode explores Canada's efforts to reduce economic and military reliance on the United States amidst trade tensions, alongside architect Moshe Safdie's views on revitalizing 24 Sussex. The program also examines international developments, including sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the impact of mining expansion on the indigenous Sami people in Sweden. Additionally, the episode features stories ranging from a hockey-themed corn maze in New Brunswick and an obituary for Belgian prankster Noel Godin, to the return of a rare woolly dog pelt to Coast Salish territory and the culinary rise of Huitlacoche.

This episode explores diverse global stories, beginning with the impact of new Canada-U.S. trade tariffs on small tea producers and a tribute to the late Cree filmmaker Georgina Lightning. The program also covers the discovery of a massive Viking-era silver hoard in Finland and reports on environmental damage to Mount Everest caused by human waste. Additionally, the episode examines the political implications of the AfD's electoral success in Germany through a discussion with Jürgen Hart regarding economic reforms. Finally, we hear accounts from Canadian canoeists encountering bears during their trek across Canada and an interview with bioacoustician Torin Jundsen on reconstructing the sounds of Jurassic insects.

This episode explores a range of complex legal and humanitarian stories, beginning with the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case and its implications for discussions on postpartum psychosis. We also follow the rescue efforts in Nepal following devastating floods and examine the ongoing struggle for justice for Sharpeville massacre survivors facing legal barriers. Additionally, the program covers diverse topics including the beauty of British Columbia's Cathedral Grove, the science behind how breathing affects decision-making, and a debate over invasive species management on Catalina Island. The episode concludes with the charming legend of Erik the Red, a famous Halifax cat.

This episode begins with a tribute to feminist icon Gloria Steinem, exploring her enduring legacy and impact on the feminist movement through interviews with Letty Cottin-Pogrebin and Michelle Landsberg. The program also covers a legal dispute in Quebec regarding French-only voter information under Bill 96 and examines the political shift in the BC Conservative party following Scott McInnes's departure. Additionally, the episode reports on how new income assistance regulations in Nova Scotia affect unhoused individuals living in encampments. Finally, we explore the science behind an Ig Nobel Prize-winning research project on splash-free urinals and a massive charity event in Chicago centered around drinking Jeppson's Malort.

This episode explores the geopolitical and social tensions shaping North America, from the impact of Trump administration rhetoric on Canada-US military relations to the psychological toll of increasing executions in Florida. Additional reports cover scientific breakthroughs in sea star disease, conservation successes for the New Zealand Kakapo, and economic analyses regarding interest rates and global trade wars. The episode also honors Japanese-Canadian internment history and celebrates the resilience of 91-year-old Appalachian Trail hiker Dale Sanders.

Este episódio explora uma série de relatos impactantes, desde a busca desesperada por familiares desaparecidos após as inundações no Nepal até o impacto emocional da última fotografia icônica de Tupac Shakur. O programa também aborda temas de resiliência cultural na Ucrânia diante dos bombardeios russos e descobertas científicas e matemáticas. Além disso, o podcast apresenta histórias inusitadas, como a pesca acidental de uma águia-careca e um encontro bizarro com um morcego, encerrando com discussões sobre inovação tecnológica na limpeza de oceanos e a resolução de complexos problemas matemáticos.

This episode covers a wide range of global news, beginning with the devastating floods in Nepal and the ongoing rescue efforts for workers trapped in hydropower tunnels, alongside the scientific promise of NASA's newly launched Nancy Grace Roman Telescope. The program also explores diverse stories ranging from Colorado's Fat Marmot Week and studies on heavy metal music's effect on pain tolerance to Iceland's referendum regarding European Union membership. Further segments delve into social justice issues following a parole decision in a high-profile case, a technical mountain rescue in the Sierra Nevada, and the profound emotional bond between an anonymous liver donor and a recipient's family. The episode concludes with the investigation into an Italian man who defrauded tourists by creating a fake ancient archaeological site.

This episode covers the devastating impact of flash floods in Nepal, where humanitarian leaders report significant infrastructure destruction and difficulty reaching isolated communities. We also examine the backlash to Donald Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, including the response from the Wendat Nation and the rise of patriotic apparel in Canada. Additionally, we investigate how stolen Canadian luxury vehicles are being trafficked to Russia through organized criminal networks. The episode concludes with a look at the legacy of Ratko Mladic during the Siege of Sarajevo and an exploration of the extreme heat challenges facing the New York City subway system.

This episode of As It Happens explores global shifts in trade and climate, from Chapman's Ice Cream adjusting its supply chain to avoid U.S. tariffs to the devastating impact of drought on Puerto Rican agriculture. We also examine conservation efforts for the rare Montagu's Harrier in the UK and a naming dispute over Lake Ontario. The program further investigates the political landscape in Quebec ahead of an election, systemic barriers affecting blood donation in Black Canadian communities, and a lighthearted celebration of the Pope's connection to Chicago through White Sox-branded apparel.

This episode covers a series of devastating global events, including massive flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border and a tragic hospital nursery fire in Islamabad, Pakistan. We also explore the aftermath of Meta's $18 billion settlement regarding teen mental health and the ongoing push for social media regulation. Additionally, the program features reports on the release of endangered sunflower sea stars in the Pacific Northwest, an obituary for legendary actor Tim Curry, and escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Finally, we pay tribute to the legacy of Len Brown, the creator of Wacky Packages and Garbage Pail Kids, and discuss the subversive influence of EC Comics on modern art.

This episode explores the escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States, examining the economic impact of tariffs on small businesses and the potential for retaliatory measures. The discussion also covers a class-action lawsuit against major Canadian grocers over 'maple washing' and deceptive product labeling. Additionally, the program features tributes to legendary country singer Dolly Parton and pioneering LGBTQ+ lawyer Barbara Finley. The episode concludes with remarkable stories of unique cats, including a Maine Coon with twenty-nine toes.

This episode explores the escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States following the imposition of 50% tariffs, featuring discussions on government transparency and the severe economic threat to Manitoba honey farmers. The program also covers a variety of global news stories, including a record-breaking bluefin tuna catch in Nova Scotia, noise complaints at Universal Studios Hollywood, and a campaign against the UK's luxury tax on sunscreen. Additional reports delve into a lightning strike in British Columbia, the rediscovery of beavers in England, and the high frequency of twin births in Scotland. The episode concludes with insights into teaching twins and the announcement of The Guardian's Invertebrate of the Year.

This episode explores a range of global stories, from the economic strain of U.S. alcohol tariffs on California winemakers to the unveiling of Canada's 'Thunderhead' monument for 2SLGBTQ+ survivors. We also pay tribute to jazz legend Oliver Jones and examine the impact of national security laws in Hong Kong. Additionally, we delve into archaeological mysteries involving a medieval death at Stirling Castle, unusual cargo spills of squid and crabs, and a retrospective on Diego Maradona’s iconic 'Hand of God' goal and the auctioning of the historic match ball.

This episode explores the complexities of ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, focusing on the potential return of American alcohol to provincial stores and the resulting economic implications for local industries like B.C. winemaking. The discussion also addresses the risks to Canada's digital sovereignty and the importance of governing digital ecosystems. The program further covers a variety of global and domestic stories, including Melanie Buggy's record-breaking swim across the Georgia Strait, a competition between Alberta towns over a giant golf putter, and North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches. Finally, the episode examines proposed legislative changes to Canada's Species at Risk Act and their impact on environmental conservation.

This episode of As It Happens covers a range of international and domestic stories, beginning with the potential use of the Keystone XL pipeline as a trade bargaining chip between Canada and the U.S., and the ongoing debate in Ukraine regarding whether elections should be held during martial law. The program also explores the investigation into the deaths of medical workers in Gaza through the eyes of a Palestinian Red Crescent dispatcher, a legal challenge against Quebec's removal of the oath of allegiance to the Crown, and the search for a mysterious 1980s song known as 'CIA'. Additionally, we report on a runner's disappointment following a course measurement error at the Edmonton Marathon.

This episode of As It Happens explores the economic anxiety facing small Canadian businesses due to impending U.S. tariffs and examines the controversial election results in Zambia, including concerns over transparency and reports of abductions. The program also covers environmental conflicts regarding border construction in Big Bend National Park and the potential for federal partnerships in wind development. Additionally, we highlight Canada's women's flag football World Championship victory, a historic feat by a Canadian woman at the Denny Stones in Scotland, and a significant $300,000 donation from author Rachel Reed to save branches of the Annapolis Valley library system. The episode also touches on the generational divide in emoji usage and updates regarding the Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement.

This episode of As It Happens explores a range of global news, from the complexities of Canada-US trade negotiations under looming tariffs to a new energy agreement for Churchill Falls. The program also examines student opposition to a potential laptop ban at the University of Toronto's law school and reports on severe drought conditions impacting water resources in France. Additionally, the episode features lighter stories, including a viral incident involving goats boarding a bus in Portland, the performance art behind the World Sauna Championships, and scientific research into how choice overload affects mating decisions in female tree frogs.

This episode covers the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Qasra, where Israeli settlers are besieging a Palestinian village, and the emotional reunion of two biological sisters reunited via DNA testing. We also explore the cancellation of the Punjabi edition of Hockey Night in Canada and the ecological importance of the Bombus dalbomi bee in Patagonia. Additionally, the episode features an interview with journalist Zahra Joya on the deteriorating rights of women under five years of Taliban rule, a report on clearing unexploded WWII ordnance in the Solomon Islands, and a story about a volunteer weeding a historic site in Newfoundland.

This episode of As It Happens covers a range of international and local news, beginning with Bonnie Critchley's decision to run for the Progressive Tory party in Alberta and a tragic ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe. The program also features 11-year-old museum curator Anderson Taylor, the theft of Mozart sculptures in Austria, and Shefika Oslam Yaman Shahin's walk from Toronto to Ottawa to advocate for earthquake survivors. Additionally, the episode explores the devastating impact of the Bradley Creek wildfire on an Okanagan Indian Band elder and introduces 'Fat Marmot Week' in Colorado. The show concludes with researcher Katie Adler discussing creative social media strategies used to combat research funding shortages.

This episode features a live report from Iceland during a total solar eclipse and explores the political tension surrounding a Canadian petition to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata. The discussion delves into how the ambassador's conduct may impact Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. Additional stories include the unpredictable nature of US-Canada diplomatic relations, new research regarding dodo intelligence, and the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Cali, Colombia. The episode concludes with the miraculous story of three individuals rescued after being lost for three days in the Michigan wilderness.

This episode covers the devastating impact of the Bald Range wildfire in Summerland, B.C., and the legal implications surrounding the death sentence of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. We explore concerns regarding fair trial guarantees in Syria and the challenges of achieving legitimate transitional justice. Additionally, the program discusses the Chicago White Sox's connection to Pope Leo XIV, the protection of a Harry Potter memorial site from underwater power cables, and the rapid spread of Ebola in the Congo. Finally, we look at a significant paleontological discovery of an extinct spade-foot toad species at the La Brea tar pits.

This episode of As It Happens covers the devastating impact of wildfires in British Columbia, including a harrowing account of a toddler attacked by a black bear and Grand Chief Stuart Phillip's opposition to a proposed West Coast oil pipeline. The program also discusses the recent Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian oil refinery, featuring an interview with MP Kira Rudik regarding defense strategies. Additionally, the episode explores the scientific properties of snail mucus, the retirement of Senator Chuck Grassley's vacuum cleaner, and the discovery of a lost painting by Flemish artist Clara Peters.