As It Happens

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News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.) New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.

  1. 15h ago

    Michigan voters “feel betrayed,” says former Trump supporter

    An Arab-American business owner in Michigan tells us why she championed Donald Trump in 2024 -- but is endorsing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the midterms. And she's not the only one who has changed her mind. A private jet crashes into a South Florida neighbourhood, killing all nine people on board; our guest was just steps away when it happened. The mayor of Toronto says there will be a review after Halloween festivities draw so many people to the city's Gay Village that some attendees say it no longer felt safe. We remember the trailblazing journalist Milton Coleman, who rose through the ranks at the Washington Post, and paved the way for generations of Black journalists. The first series of adult T-Rex footprints to be discovered are now on display at a Denver museum. And the high school teacher who found them says it's a life-long dream come true. Billionaires launch an ad campaign to fight a proposed one-time 5 percent tax in California. Our guest says the claims they're making are a bit rich. Hundreds of tonnes of eels spawn off the coast of Tasmania each year in an enormous, writhing, ball of procreation. A deep-sea researcher tells us why he wanted in on the action. Scientifically speaking. And... When an Australian man goes fishing with his brother, he catches a barramundi that changes his life -- and he's still reeling. As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that always has a lot on the line.

  2. 3d ago

    Special episode: Tony Shalhoub on food, family and tradition

    Every July, for the past 15 years, the entire Shalhoub family has come together for a week-long reunion in Wisconsin. At the core of this gathering are ten siblings -- and around them, an entire constellation of relatives. Tony Shalhoub is the ninth of those siblings and the award-winning actor from "Monk", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" or "Big Night". His daughter, Josie Adams, is a writer and producer. Together, they co-wrote the new book, "We Thought They'd Never Leave: Musings on Food and Family.”

  3. 3d ago

    Healing and frustration in the ICU after the Wainwright fire

    Private Liam Ramage was badly burned in the fire at CFB Wainwright; now he's in hospital, and facing a long, unpredictable recovery. His wife and his mother tell us what they’re doing to keep him comfortable – and comforted. The crypto exchange Binance was targeted in what’s believed to be the largest cyberattack of its kind to date. A cybersecurity expert says it proves not even the tech savvy are immune to hackers. A researcher says he's glad more parts of Canada won't be turning back the clocks this weekend -- but he's disappointed they chose to stick with daylight saving time. The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules that Russia must be allowed to return to the competitive ice hockey world. A Ukrainian player-turned-soldier says that is unacceptable. The CEO of Bugatti shares the thrilling details of how his 4-point-6 million dollar sports car was stolen -- and the less-thrilling detail that he left the keys in it. And…..The new movie “Wicker” centres on a husband who's woven into being by a magic basketmaker. And the real-life basket-weaving community is showing what it's made of -- by complaining about what the wicker husband is made of. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that would have recommended more tender woven care.

  4. 4d ago

    Will Canada and the EU make their relationship official?

    As delegates gather for a summit on European-Canadian relations, our guest says everyone should focus less on whether Canada will officially be called an "associate member" of the EU, and more on what that relationship will mean. A scientist living in one of the fastest-warming places on the planet tells us how melting permafrost is messing with a Norwegian community's water supply. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and the CEO of Stelco's parent company have become unlikely pen-pals; in her latest missive, the Minister says the steelmaker had better live up to its commitments -- or else. BC's new provincial government aims to undo key Indigenous-rights legislation; one First Nations chief tells us that would be a big step backwards.   The last living photographer to work with Marilyn Monroe remembers what the actress taught him about how to get the most out of a camera. And... A major legal precedent is set by a labour board ruling that concludes, quote, "giving a building the finger is different from giving a person the finger." Unquote. As It Happens, the Thursday edition.  Radio that supports single-digit growth.

  5. 5d ago

    Spain in shock after second fatal train crash this year

    A high-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens -- nine months after a different crash on the same line left 45 people dead. A Palestinian politician in Israel tells us that even though Arab-led parties will hold a record number of seats after the election, that doesn't necessarily mean they'll determine who forms the next government. Fifteen young Canadians are suing the federal government, arguing Ottawa's climate inaction is a violation of their right to life, liberty and security. The Bank of Canada hikes interest rates for the first time in three years -- our guest says Canadians should be preparing for the cost of borrowing to climb even higher from here. A frustrated WNBA fan says it's ridiculous her team -- or any team -- has to play a crucial final at a time most people are eating cereal -- which doesn't seem to happen in men's basketball. Caribbean nations are hosting King Charles this week -- and as he visits the islands, our guest is among those demanding more than just an acknowledgement of Britain’s role in the trans Atlantic slave trade. The arrival of Elon Musk's AI data centre near a Mississippi town brought a relentless din that's been driving residents to distraction. One tells us it's impossible to suffer in silence. And… new research identifies a mutinous sailor as the first known "corporate psychopath" -- who was mean, like your boss, but unlike your boss, murdered dozens of people. As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that knows leadership is all about execution.

  6. 6d ago

    Israeli voter “can always envision Netanyahu surviving"

    An Israeli who travelled from the U.S. to cast her ballot today in Haifa, describes her desire for change -- and her fear that Benjamin Netanyahu’s tenure will continue. A court shuts down one of Egypt's last independent news sites; a journalist who worked there says that's become the price of reporting hard truths in the country. Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. may or may not be inching forward; we'll take a look at how pressures in each country are contributing to progress, or lack thereof. As part of a typically peculiar task on the British comedy show "Taskmaster", a shoe winds up taking a wild journey through the Canadian North. British animator Nick Park -- the creator of the claymation delight Wallace and Gromit -- takes us through Gromit's new autobiography in which we hear from the famously silent dog for the first time. Parks Canada ends its long-running search-and-rescue dog program. A former warden and dog handler says he believes that decision will make things much more dangerous. As communities in Kenya and Tanzania seek revenge on lions who attack their livestock, a Maasai conservationist tells us about the new challenge of safeguarding the animals he's worked so hard to protect. And...If you envy your child's creativity, exciting news: research finds that grown-ups are actually more creative than kids -- we're just less confident about our macaroni art or whatever. As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that only seems like child's play.

  7. Oct 26

    Alberta chief wants “reconcili-action” and seat at the table

    After First Nations leaders sit down with Canada's First ministers for the first time in decades, the chief of Cold Lake First Nations tells us whether he feels his message was heard. The US Coast Guard has deployed drone vessels on the Great Lakes -- and the Mayor of Sarnia, Ontario says that should concern all Canadians. The French government promises to overhaul a key part of the education system -- but a young percussionist playing with a protest orchestra explains what he and the other demonstrators need to hear before they'll stop taking to the streets. Toronto-born Eric Bauza's dream came true when he became the voice of Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. But a close friend says the late actor was so much more. J. Chalmers Doane and his daughter Melanie Doane tell me what it was like to learn he had become the first Canadian inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame. And then they gave us a sample. A Halifax marathon runner went the extra mile training for his long distance run by eating an epic number of donairs. Palaeontologists describe a new type of dinosaur reminiscent of a modern parrot -- and explains why, despite its diet consisting mostly of fruit -- it's been named "hell chicken". And, Dictionary.com crowns "maxxing" their word of the year, a suffix that has been affixed to everything from looks, to protein, to vibes. As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that loves to maxx poetic.

  8. Oct 23

    “Our worst nightmare.” Rising threat to women in public life

    An Australian politician tells us two alleged attacks against women in politics just this week have sent a chill through the country -- especially for her and her colleagues. And since she's spoken out, she says she's received even more threats. The woman behind a petition to have U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra expelled from Canada says his latest accusation of foreign interference isn't surprising -- and even more reason to give him the boot. As Prime Minister Mark Carney promotes a strategic partnership with Turkey, our guest says there's a laundry list of human rights abuses that also need to be on the agenda. A Brooklyn bar owner walks onto a subway car -- and into a hugely popular online show...and then starts cracking wise Conan O'Brien. A bird researcher warns some Canadian loon populations are in steep decline -– and it’s likely climate change is to blame. Serbia's student movement puts forward a long list of candidates for this weekend's elections -- and gains more traction than established opposition parties. Activists in the tiny country of Liechtenstein are fuming after a quarter of its population endorsed more liberal abortion laws –- only to see the initiative vetoed by the country’s ruling monarch. And...Employees at Madison Square Garden discover an offer of Knicks championship rings is actually a test -- that rewarded staff with cybersecurity classes instead of the coveted jewelry. As It Happens, the Friday edition, radio that's always a bit suspicious of a cold phish.

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News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.) New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.

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