As It Happens

As It Happens: Monday Edition

Aug. 19, 2019

Episode Transcript


Part One

Climate Change: Election
Elections Canada warns environmental groups their paid advertising could constitute "partisan political activities" —creating fears of a hostile climate for discussing climate change during the campaign. 

Kabul Wedding Attack
Hundreds gathered to celebrate a couple starting a new life together. Then a suicide bomber detonated his vest at a wedding in Kabul — killing more than 60 people, and leaving the city in shock. 

Calgary Drum Collection
After years of gathering percussion instruments, the owner of a vintage drum store in Calgary needs someone to take his enormous collection off his hands. 

Part Two

Hong Kong: Family Tensions
Hong Kong is 10,000 kilometres away, but Hong Kong Canadians are closely following the protests — and at home, our guest and her mother are divided about which side is right. 


Omar al-Bashir Trial 
Sudan's former president, Omar al-Bashir goes on trial for corruption — but many are skeptical he will ever face justice for more serious atrocities committed during his 30 years in power.