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This woman was arrested for feeding homeless people. But she says she won't stop
Norma Thornton says she learned from a young age that it was important to help those when you can, and at 78 years of age, she has been doing just that. And it got her arrested.
Eddie Izzard has been waiting 37 years for people to 'calm down' about her gender
When comedian Eddie Izzard first announced she was running for office in the U.K., she concluded her campaign launch video with an afterthought: "Oh yes, and I happen to be trans." That’s still how she feels about it now, as she comes under fire by politicians inside and outside her own party over her gender identity.
8-year-old climbing El Capitan with his dad mostly in it for the candy and cuddles
Sam Adventure Baker is setting out to be the youngest person to climb California's towering El Capitan rock formation. But, ultimately, it's not about the record or the glory, but rather spending quality time with his dad.
As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
Full episode audio for Oct. 27, 2022
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Jagmeet Singh says raising the interest rate is not going to cut it
The leader of the NDP is questioning the decision making of Canada's central bank and calling on the ruling Liberals to do more to address the rising cost of living.
Why this doctor is castrating the offspring of Pablo Escobar's escaped hippos
When Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was putting together his own private zoo of exotic animals, he had to have some hippos. Now, almost 30 years after Escobar's death, the descendants of his menagerie are wreaking havoc on the Colombian ecosystem.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Full episode audio for Oct. 26, 2022
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Opposition pushes for election in U.K. as Tories appoint third PM in two months
The United Kingdom once again has a new prime minister. Rishi Sunak won the Conservative leadership race and has officially become the country's political leader. But the opposition party says amid all the turmoil, it’s going to take a complete overhaul to rebuild trust.
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Ukraine warns of 'huge humanitarian catastrophe' if it can't keep the lights on
Ukraine’s deputy energy minister says Russian attacks on energy infrastructure are taking a toll, and the worst could still be yet to come.
As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition
Full episode audio for Oct. 25, 2022
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How does a wildlife photographer strike comedy gold? Know-how, patience — and lots of luck
Wildlife photographer Jennifer Hadley is a finalist in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, an annual contest that “uses humour as a tool to bring audiences in on the wider story about sustainability, and crucially wildlife conservation.”
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Pitting Liz Truss against lettuce is offensive to lettuce, says man with trash bin helmet
Count Binface — the satirical British political figure portrayed by comedian Jon Harvey — talks to As It Happens host Nil Köksal about Liz Truss’s quick turnaround as the U.K.'s prime minister.
At this café in England, saying 'hello' and 'please' gets you a discount
Usman Hussain, owner of the Chaii Stop, has a unique sliding scale of pricing for his signature desi chai – and it's based on how nicely you ask for it.
As It Happens: The Monday Edition
Full episode audio for Oct. 24, 2022
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Melting glaciers are unveiling salt deposits. Goats and sheep are competing over them
As climate change causes glaciers to melt, two high-climbing species are competing over who gets to lick up all the nutritious salt deposits left in their wake.
As It Happens: The Friday Edition
Full episode audio for Oct. 21, 2022
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These colourful fish use their massive mouths to protect their love dens
When male sarcastic fringeheads get aggressive with each other — which they often do — they open their unusually wide jaws, revealing two rows of pointy teeth. New research delves deep into the meaning behind these big-mouth contests.
As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
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Mother-daughter duo recreate a frozen Han Solo — entirely out of bread
A mother and daughter in Benicia, Calif., have cooked up a life-size sculpture of Star Wars hero Han Solo — and it's made entirely out of bread.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Full episode audio for Oct. 19, 2022
