As It Happens

CBC

3057 - This four-foot-six woman is Matt Damon’s Odyssey stunt double

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.

3057 - This four-foot-six woman is Matt Damon’s Odyssey stunt double

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

Episodes

23 Jul 2026

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

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

This episode covers the swearing-in of Andy Burnham as the UK Prime Minister and a harrowing account of a kidnapping in Libya. It also examines the devastating impact of wildfires on Ontario First Nations communities, highlighting criticisms regarding inadequate emergency management and communication from officials. Additional reports include an analysis of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's impact, concerns over AI-manipulated nature photography, and a Michigan nurse's experience with a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The episode concludes with discussions on Canada-U.S. trade tensions, allegations regarding the sharing of asylum seeker files with Iran, and the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells.

20 Jul 2026