As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition
Part One
Former Zelensky advisor
One of Volodymyr Zelensky's former aides tells us that when it comes to helping Ukraine, fears of provoking Vladimir Putin should be weighed against what the Russian President already has planned.
Ukraine kids to Canada
Child cancer patients in Ukraine have been forced to abandon their hospital beds — so a group of Canadians is helping get them to a Toronto hospital.
Mr. Potato Head record
A British teen breaks the world record for fastest assembly of a Mr. Potato Head — a strange accomplishment, but she managed to keep a straight face.
Part Two
No fly zone: Lewis Mackenzie
After two retired Canadian generals argued NATO can establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine, we'll ask one of them whether it's really worth the risk of war with Russia.
New Zealand doors vs. wheels poll
We'll speak to the man who started what he calls "the stupidest debate" of all time — by asking whether there are more doors or wheels in the world.
Part Three
Homeless shooting arrest
The head of a mission serving New York City's homeless population says the recent shootings of at least five homeless men — two of whom were killed — are a phenomenon that's new to many, but not to the community he serves.
Mali manuscripts
For years, the ancient African city of Timbuktu has been the target of looting. But our guest hopes a new project digitizing its priceless manuscripts will help with conservation efforts.