As It Happens

Plus: Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker investigates a shockingly violent woodpecker terrorizing Rockport, Mass.Also: It was no surprise that Paige Beuckers was picked first overall at last night's WNBA draft -- least of all to Gary Knox, a dad who just happened to be at the right place at the right time and predict her stardom way back in 2013, when she was in the sixth grade.

Plus: CBC's Kate McKenna tells us about stumbling onto a story of campaign “dirty tricks” in an Ottawa bar.Also: Speaking of watering holes, An Edinburgh man embarks on an ambitious project: creating miniature versions of some 300 pubs across the city. And he says attention to detail is the key to his success.

Plus: Canadian Will Nediger writes his name in the history books -- in pen -- by taking second-place at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.Also: Nil talks to Paul Wells about what the veteran political journalist thinks of the campaign so far, and what he’s looking for in the weeks ahead.

Plus: A French presidential hopeful says migrants could be deported to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, islands off the coast of Newfoundland. Also: Alasdair Spark says he’s solved the mystery of that deeply creepy (and conspiracy theory-provoking) final scene in The Shining. 

Plus: We follow up with the starting pitcher for one of two absolutely terrible teams who both ended epic losing streaks this week.  Also: The mother of an Indigenous woman killed by police in New Brunswick tells us about her efforts to effect change in policing -- and about how one police chief on the other side of the country has responded.

Join Monty Solberg, a former Conservative Minister, as he analyzes current political dynamics, particularly how a former Prime Minister's endorsement may energize the Conservative base. Fred Armisen shares touching memories of drummer Clem Burke, blending humor with heartfelt moments. Nibal Fersach advocates for a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of Palestinian medics in Gaza, while Ray Nickel warns about the threat of avian flu to poultry farmers. Arnold Matthyssen adds a lighter note with science-backed tips for the perfect pour-over coffee.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz discusses the repercussions of Trump’s tariffs, emphasizing their volatility and adverse effects on various sectors. Kevin Neveu shares insights into how these tariffs are impacting global oil prices, while Lauren Augustine highlights conservation efforts at the Philadelphia Zoo, including their Galapagos tortoise breeding program. Brad Waters focuses on initiatives to attract early career medical researchers to Toronto, aiming to enhance Canada’s research landscape for innovation and job creation.

On the other hand: It's boom time for the maker of Louisville Slugger baseball bats, thanks to a fad that’s taking the sport by storm. Also: With Jordan's Principle funding up in the air, the Council for Yukon First Nations is forced to halt crucial community services. And the executive director tells us it's heartbreaking for the people she serves.

Plus: We'll hear from a pair of nonagenarians who have been exchanging the same birthday card with one another twice a year for eight decades. Also: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey takes us inside the Canadian decision making on a tariff response.

Plus: Hooters declares bankruptcy, prompting a writer to remember an awkward…but ultimately sweet…experience. Also: The Norwegian Refugee Council's Secretary General Jan Egeland calls on the international community to end its "chronic neglect" of displaced people in eastern Congo.