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As It Happens

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best As It Happens episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to As It Happens for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite As It Happens episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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

When human rights activist Karima Baloch is found drowned off the shores of Toronto, an investigation into her mysterious death leads all the way back to Pakistan, the country she had recently fled. In this six-part series, host Mary Lynk explores the rampant abductions and killings of dissidents in Pakistan, the dangers that follow those who flee to the West, and a terrifying intelligence agency with tentacles around the globe. How did Karima die? And would Pakistan really carry out an assassination far beyond its borders? This is a story that a powerful state doesn’t want you to know. More episodes are available at smarturl.it/thekilllist
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As It Happens - October 16: Situation critical
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10/16/23 • 59 min

Gaza doctor, Israel researchers, The Shepherd short, Lacrosse Olympics, DC opioid settlement and more

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As It Happens - January 29: Defence mechanisms
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01/29/24 • 59 min

Jordan US troops, UNRWA: Louise Blais, UK roadside peeing, Kenya femicide protest, Ship resurfaces, Sault Ste. Marie doctor shortage, UK fashion census and more

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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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