
As It Happens
CBC
Nightly news that’s not afraid of fun. Every weeknight hosts Nil Köksal and Chris Howden bring you the 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. Find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows.


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09/16/24 • 63 min
Plus: We get a tour of the truly bizarre events at Europe’s “tram Olympics” courtesy of the event’s founder, Wieland Stumpf.
Also: Michaela Mabinty DePrince overcame nearly unimaginable odds to blaze a trail in the world of dance. We remember her with Tamara Rojo, artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet; and Reno, Nevada is the site of a real life Succession drama for Rupert Murdoch and his heirs, we’ll set the scene with The New York Times’ Jim Rutenberg.
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Special Episode: Black Box Diaries
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02/14/25 • 28 min
Nil Köksal in conversation with Shiori Ito, director, producer and subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary.
Black Box Diaries begins with a trigger warning: "Close your eyes and take a deep breath if you need to," Ms. Ito tells viewers. "That has helped me many times." It goes on to detail her story of sexual assault and the pursuit of justice in Japan.
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11/26/24 • 64 min
Plus: The “selfie bear” went viral for all the wrong reasons. But now she’s finally been released back into the wild.
Also: Aaron David Miller on the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Guilty pleas and a fistfight in a BC courtroom
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10/21/24 • 62 min
Plus: We check in with food writer Jonathan Bender, as Kansas City gets set to open its Museum of BBQ.
Also: The father of a murdered woman discovers his late daughter's name and image used to create an AI-powered chatbot; and after a major cyberattack Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle tells us it's all part of a chilling set of attacks on library systems around the world.

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11/14/24 • 53 min
Plus: A Scottish town learns a marble head being used as a doorstop in a shed, is actually a bust of their founder that's worth millions.
Also: Ottawa says a decades-old report about Second World War criminals who came to Canada is still too hot to release, but the founder of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network says we all deserve to see the Nazi secrets of decades past

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12/10/24 • 56 min
Plus: Kwame Alexander remembers difficult and joyful days with his former teacher, the legendary poet Nikki Giovanni.
Also: Dahlia Scheindlin on Benjamin Netanyahu’s day in court.

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As It Happens Introduces: The Kill List
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07/11/22 • 52 min

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October 16: Situation critical
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10/16/23 • 59 min
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January 29: Defence mechanisms
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01/29/24 • 59 min
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02/28/25 • 27 min
Revisit some of our past conversations with Academy Award winners, fans and even the owner of a Matthew McConaughey-inspired parrot.
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FAQ
How many episodes does As It Happens have?
As It Happens currently has 1304 episodes available.
What topics does As It Happens cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on As It Happens?
The episode title 'Trump’s false claims have real impact for Haitians in Ohio' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on As It Happens?
The average episode length on As It Happens is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of As It Happens released?
Episodes of As It Happens are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of As It Happens?
The first episode of As It Happens was released on Apr 6, 2020.
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