As It Happens

After a U.S. fighter jet goes down in Iran, American forces launch a search-and-rescue mission. A defence expert and retired colonel tells us about that mission -- and what today’s developments mean for the prospect of peace.

Researchers in Denmark are painstakingly excavating the wreck of a ship that exploded in battle more than 200 years ago. Our guest tells us what it’s like to get a close-up look.

A Radio-Canada investigation spurred by a reporter’s breakfast finds a major Quebec producer selling altered maple syrup. We get to the bottom of the sticky situation.

We bring you Fireside Al’s reading of the Oscar Wilde classic “The Selfish Giant” – a reminder that community makes a garden grow.

Researchers discover a new way to cook french fries that makes them less greasy -- but just as crispy. Despite the use of a microwave.

We reach an engineer who explains the technical features of the Orion spacecraft –- including a piece of infrastructure essential to the Artemis II mission: the toilet.

As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that boldly goes where no man has gone before.

As the UK hosts an emergency meeting on the Strait of Hormuz, one country is notably absent. A former ambassador says the U.S. is snubbing international allies at a time when it needs them the most.

A new report says that if Ottawa's ambitious military spending promises are met, Canadians will need to be prepared for big tax hikes -- and, possibly, deep cuts to other government services.

When Syracuse International airport told a sexual harassment lawyer the ad she wanted to run there was a "bit harsh", she sued. And now she's got herself an even bigger billboard. Two, actually.

A New Zealand helicopter crew rescues Molly the border collie -- who went missing after her owner accidentally fell 50 metres down a remote waterfall.

Scientists discover that male octopuses have a favorite arm -- and, maybe unsurprisingly, it's the one that plays a crucial role in octopus sex.

A tour guide in Iceland says even rising costs won’t keep locals from lining up for their unofficial national dish: the hot dog.

As It Happens, the Thursday edition, Radio that never shies away from a frank conversation.

A century ago, Wong Kim Ark took his fight for birthright citizenship in the U.S. all the way to the Supreme Court; today, his great-grandson was at the court as the government argued to overturn it.

An American journalist is kidnapped in Baghdad by a militia allied with Iran; a former colleague tells us Shelly Kittleson is a "gutsy" reporter who believes in the importance of the work, despite the risks.

A petition in support of Alberta separatism now has more than 170,000 signatures; one of the organizers tells us why he's so keen to extricate his province from the country.

We'll meet a Columbia Business School professor who decided the best way to deal with his students' use of AI was to create his own chatbot to help them learn.

The detailed designs for hundreds of thousands of ships are being made available to the public for the first time -- including the plans for the Titanic.

A once-wild mustang sets a new world record by performing dozens of complex tasks in under 3 minutes; his trainer explains how she taught an old horse new tricks.

As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that supposes the doubters were saddle-ly mistaken.

Stephen Lewis tackled global issues such as poverty, AIDS and children in armed conflict. An African activist remembers her friend’s "fiery" passion for justice -- and his ability to connect with anyone to bring about change.

A member of the Knesset shares her objection to a new law that allows for the hanging of Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis -- legislation that doesn't apply to Israelis who commit similar crimes.

As NASA prepares to send the first Canadian to the moon, fellow astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares his excitement about that journey -- and what could come next.

Derek Sheely died after suffering a head injury during a college football practice. Now his mom is raising awareness by modifying a popular NFL video game to replicate what it’s like to play after a big hit.

A fourteen-year-old hockey player and a former NHLer pay tribute to the Dawson City Nuggets' attempt at a Stanley Cup victory, by transporting the trophy to a local tournament by dogsled.

A Wisconsin petting zoo owner describes the three-day rescue effort after her adolescent kangaroo escaped, despite a 2-and-a-half-metre-high fence.

As It Happens, the Tuesday edition. Radio that senses it was a roo'd awakening.

Avi Lewis marks his first full day at the helm of the NDP. A longtime strategist tells us why he thinks this puts the party back on a path to power...but not everyone is convinced. We reach Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi who says the new leader has a lot of work to do...especially in western Canada.

Donald Trump says the US is making "great progress" in negotiations with Iran. But with talk of a looming ground invasion, a professor in Qatar tells us what's likely happening behind the scenes.

We'll reach a food bank in Moose Jaw that says steadily rising visits have forced it to take a step it never wanted to.

As gas prices hit new highs around the world, two Australian states respond by giving transit users a free ride.

Nestle wants consumers to be on the lookout after some sticky-fingered thieves make off with over four hundred thousand Kit Kats in a brazen candy heist.

As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that thinks, one way or another, we'll see the perpetrators behind bars.