As It Happens: The Monday Edition
Part One
U.S. Election: Pennsylvania
A swing state Republican tells us she's standing firmly behind U.S. President Donald Trump. And that if he's not reelected, Pennsylvania — and the country — will go to ruin.
U.S. Election: Milwaukee
A former broadcaster in Wisconsin says she teared up when she saw Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket — and hopes Black voters like her will now get behind Biden.
Whiskey collection
A father's annual gift of single-malt whisky is finally paying off. Matthew Robson says he's using those undrunk drams to finance the purchase of his first home.
Part Two
Western University frosh week
Having a normal semester seems pretty much impossible for incoming university students. But one first year says she's determined to live life on campus — no matter how many of her friends are staying home.
Arizona dissection kit
When an Arizona University student received her pre-med dissection kit at home the other day, it contained a lot more than scalpels and forceps. She shares her decidedly 2020 unboxing adventure with us.
Part Three
Feature: James Hamblin
More than five years ago, Dr. James Hamblin stopped showering. Now, he's urging his readers to question the definition of hygiene they've been sold — and says a pandemic is the perfect time for a clean slate.