As It Happens

As It Happens

News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet 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. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.)


New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.

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From celebration to sorrow in Berlin

27 jul. 2026
3058-

Winner of ‘Nobel Prize for math’ on the threat posed by AI

24 jul. 2026
3057-

This four-foot-six woman is Matt Damon’s Odyssey stunt double

23 jul. 2026
3056-

Is Windsor-Detroit bridge deal compromise or capitulation?

This episode of As It Happens explores a range of pressing news stories, from the political controversy surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge toll-sharing agreement to the devastating impact of the opioid crisis among Ontario construction workers. The program also examines the economic anxieties of small businesses facing new U.S. tariffs and critiques of American trade policy toward Canada versus China. In lighter segments, we visit a massive nutcracker collection in Minnesota, pay tribute to legendary saxophonist Plas Johnson, and delve into archaeological findings regarding the physical training of ancient Egyptian princesses. The episode concludes with a humorous look at the international rivalry between moose statues in Canada and Norway.

22 jul. 2026
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Was Ontario ready for this year’s wildfires?

This episode of As It Happens covers a range of pressing international and domestic news, beginning with the wildfire crisis in Ontario and the tensions between government officials and Indigenous leaders. We also examine the push to reform Amber Alert criteria to better protect vulnerable autistic children, alongside stories ranging from Minnesota's 'Grandparents' Happy Hour Law' to a dispute over FIFA's use of MetLife Stadium. The program further explores escalating trade tensions and potential tariffs between Canada and the U.S., a congressional hearing regarding controversial Smithsonian exhibits, and the political implications of Daniel Ortega's announcement to end future elections in Nicaragua. Finally, we share a remarkable story of an artist's smartphone surviving a fall from a plane window.

21 jul. 2026