As It Happens

As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition

July 13, 2021

Episode Transcript

Part One

Texas Democrats Protest 
One of dozens of Texas Democrats who fled for DC last night tells us it's not just political theatre -- it's the only way left to protect voting rights in the state.

Kelowna Crane Collapse
A Kelowna woman tells us a crane collapse yesterday felt like an earthquake -- and the incident that killed at least four has left her tight-knit community grieving.

Bowling Ball House 
He can bowl a strike -- with so many spares. A Michigan man is mid-renovation when he discovers his home was being held up by a bunch of old bowling balls. 


Part Two

South Africa Violence
The arrest of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has caused chaos in the streets. We reach one of the many business owners who is suffering the consequences. 

Tokyo Olympics Replicators
Bringing home the gold -- by bringing the Olympics home. A couple in the UK explains what's behind their plan to do every Olympic event in tandem with the actual Olympics.