As It Happens

Tim Mack, a Canadian journalist and founder of The Counter Offensive, shares his insights on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He delves into the implications of peace negotiations and the strategic value of Donetsk and Luhansk. The discussion reveals the risks involved in potential territorial concessions and the vulnerability they could create for Ukraine against future Russian invasions. Mack also highlights the emotional and national pride associated with the land, illustrating the complexities of Ukraine’s geopolitical landscape.

Barry Snow shares the emotional toll of awaiting news about his family's home, threatened by wildfires in Newfoundland. Sergeant Brad McLean recounts the gripping rescue of climber Ryan Wardwell, who survived two days trapped near a powerful waterfall, showcasing the heroics of rescue teams. Meanwhile, Texas State Representative Vicki Goodwin discusses the political tensions surrounding redistricting and surveillance, highlighting the precarious blend of political maneuvering and personal safety.

Damien Kurek, the former MP who stepped aside for Pierre Poilievre, shares insights on local voter dynamics and political ambition in Battle River-Crowfoot. Marcel Wilson discusses the harrowing impacts of gun violence, sparked by the tragic death of a young boy, highlighting the urgent need for change. Efrat Machikawa offers a poignant perspective on the protests in Tel Aviv, shaped by her family's ordeal with Hamas. Together, they tackle pressing social issues and personal stories that resonate deeply in today's climate.

We reach former Canadian Ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman for a breakdown of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting.Tariffs are keeping Bick's pickles off the shelves of some Canadian retailers … and the company's CEO says that's putting him in a real pickle.  A negotiator from Palau tells us what the collapse of plastics treaty talks in Geneva mean for vulnerable Pacific island nations like hers.A would-be-bride explains what inspired her to go prospecting for her own engagement ring diamond. And why the whole experience really rocked.School is back in LA. And on top of making sure students stay on top of their classwork, a high school teacher is also trying to ease their fears about ICE raids.The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games kick off in Beijing, showcasing the athletic prowess of robots. And their limitations too -- after one runner's head -- falls off, mid-race. As It Happens, the Friday edition, radio that declares the results of the race null and droid

The journalist who wrote the book on the Satan’s Choice motorcycle gang tells us what’s in store now that the club has decided to make a break with the Hell’s Angels.A Canadian canola farmer says China’s massive tariff on his harvest is more than many western growers can bear. Canada isn’t the only country that’s embraced a full-on mobilization against U.S. tariffs. India is also joining the fray. The Pueblo Nation in New Mexico has had some success in recovering artifacts stolen from them 40 years ago – but say they won’t rest until all their sacred objects are returned.Historians reveal that a Bavarian restaurant may NOT have invented bratwurst sausages. In fact, GASP!, a city farther North was frying up greasy meat-cylinders some 100 years earlier. As It Happens, the Thursday edition, radio that never reveals how the sausage is made.

According to a former American Ambassador to Ukraine, Trump’s one-on-one meeting with Putin in Alaska is a bad look for the President - and very unlikely to produce a deal. As hot, dry weather persists on Prince Edward Island, a farmer says this season, his mind is on fire precautions as much as the harvest. A new study of an English burial site finds that some remains dating back to the seventh-century had West African ancestry - and one archeologist tells us the discovery is a reminder not to assume too much about the early Middle Ages. We hear from a Canadian organizer behind a human chain joining citizens on both sides of the border in protest of Trump administration policies who says some of her American neighbours are fearful, but determined to take part.  She’s no spring chicken - in fact, she’s the oldest hen in the world. And the owner of the distinguished bird named Pearl -- tells us the hen has a lot in common with her predecessor, plus a few peccadillos all her own.We hear from an planetary geologist who has studied an extraordinary meteorite, that crashed through a roof and landed mere feet from the homeowner. As It Happens, the Wednesday edition. Radio that always keeps things down to earth. 

Rochelle Ellison, an advocate for the homeless in D.C., reveals the fears faced by the unhoused following Trump's policies that could force them out of their spaces. Christina Locke, a cancer survivor from Ontario, shares how she celebrated her birthday by covering parking fees for cancer patients, hoping to inspire compassion and change. The conversation also touches on Canada's severe wildfire season and the community spirit in places affected by flames, showcasing resilience amidst adversity.

A shadow senator in DC says Donald Trump’s plan to take over policing in the city will not, as the President claims, make residents more safe. After his colleagues are killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike, an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza says it’s another reminder that there's no guarantee he’ll make it to tomorrow. A Newfoundland resident tells us people are frightened and angry in her community after, once again, being forced from their homes by fire. Out of the woods. Stranded deep in the B.C. interior, a man survives for 9 days alone by building a makeshift shelter, drinking pond water, and writing out a message that's visible from the sky. In an announcement that no one was expecting, because who uses dial-up anymore, AOL announces a plan to discontinue its dial-up Internet service. After failing to break the record last year, an Indiana man says he’s done it now and grown the world’s tallest sunflower. As It Happens, the Monday edition. Radio that’s more than a one-trick peony.