As It Happens

A judge finds Frank Stronach guilty of sexual assault. A woman suing him in a separate case tells us why for her, justice is at least partly about the money.

Canada's largest auto worker union will start labour negotiations with the Big Three automakers next week — and the union president says there's more at stake for workers than ever before.

For his official presidential centre, Barack Obama wanted a new type of building. Our guests were the architects who actually had to design it.

An Ontario delicacy is getting the deep-dish deep-dive it deserves, as a new docu-series explores the phenomenon of Cornwall pizza — known for its deep and pillowy crust.

At last, young people in South Carolina will be able to catch each other on the flipper sides — now that the state has overturned an archaic law that banned children from playing pinball.

During its World Cup coverage, the BBC broadcasts an AI image of the Houston skyline — to which the AI added mountains that look truly majestic, but unfortunately don't actually exist.

As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that issues a warning: the following program contains topo-graphic material.

It took over 50 years — but the U.K. government is finally apologizing for pressuring tens of thousands of new mothers to give their babies up for adoption. And our guest was one of those children.

A Canadian Senator tells us she disagrees with her colleagues’ conclusion that people whose sole diagnosis is mental illness should be indefinitely excluded from a medically assisted death.

Elsewhere in the U.K. all eyes are on the vote in a northern constituency — which could spell the beginning of the end for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

A Canadian MP makes the case for loosening federal restrictions on magic mushrooms — after a constituent who was battling cancer convinced him of their benefits.

We’ll try to understand why Team Scotland's unofficial World Cup anthem isn't a stirring Highland stomp from yesteryear — but the obscure 70’s jam, "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie".

Finally, an interviewer has the courage to ask Steven Spielberg a question that has haunted us all for 40-plus years: "was E.T. slimy or dry?"

As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that salutes one of Mr. Spielberg's moist popular characters.

A Canadian was just released from an ICE detention centre where he spent the last eight months. He tells us he's glad to be out -- and eager to make sure the world knows just how bad it is inside.

The co-chair of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying tells us why they've recommended that the government indefinitely pause the proposed expansion of MAID to include people whose only underlying medical condition is mental illness.

An eighteen-year-old who suffered severe burns to her face and neck this past December is now almost fully healed -- thanks to a groundbreaking new treatment.

A psychologist packed up to move from the U.S. to Canada -- only to discover that she's one of many whose newly granted citizenship certificates have been mysteriously suspended by the Canadian government.

New York is getting yet another new area code -- and a phone number broker tell us if you hate the idea of 465 as much he does -- he can hook you up with a classic 212 -- for a price.

In Peru, police officers arrest a World Cup-loving suspect by dressing up as the Canadian mascot -- a moose -- and the U.S. mascot -- an eagle -- both of whom then smashed their way into his house.

As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that's there when plush comes to shove.

The federal government tables new legislation designed to ensure access to safe drinking water for First Nations. We ask the Indigenous Services Minister when those taps might start flowing.

Despite warnings from officials, a U.S.-Iran peace deal is prompting displaced Lebanese families to head home -- and one mayor says he understands the temptation to return because he never left.

This fall, after 74 years, NHL hockey will no longer air on CBC; sportswriter Bruce Arthur tells us that's been a long time coming -- but it's still a shame for Canadians.

An Irish writer tells us about the moment she learned a poem she'd written that was inspired by her son had appeared on his English exam.

A new study shows that your trash is a bowerbird's treasure -- used by males to charm females.

Sir Rod Stewart disappoints fans by cancelling a concert due to a sinus infection -- and disappoints fans further by showing up healthy, the next day, at Scotland's first World Cup game.

As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that guesses whatever will be, will be -- que Sir Rod, Sir Rod.

Montreal Police investigate their own amid allegations of racial profiling, discrimination and violence. A community organizer tells us people should be shocked -- but she is not surprised.

An Iranian-American football fanatic says he'll be in the stadium tonight in Los Angeles as Iran plays its first FIFA World Cup match, but he won't be cheering.

While Donald Trump celebrates a ceasefire, a political scientist in Jerusalem tells us why Israelis from the left, right and centre are denouncing the agreement -- and their Prime Minister.

A six-year-old in Windsor, Ontario has been visiting the site of the Gordie Howe Bridge nearly every week for almost his entire life. And now...he has a message for the powers that be.

15 years after its release, a Bosnian band’s satirical song about immigrating to the US has become a soccer anthem. The band tells us why fans think the new version is pitch perfect.

A store owner in Halifax tells us she can't keep her dapper porch geese in stock, thanks to an online revival of the replica bird trend.

As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that appreciates a geese offering.