As It Happens

As It Happens: Thursday Edition

July 11, 2019

Full Episode Transcript

Part One

Mississippi Reporter
A candidate for Mississippi governor tells a journalist that, if she wants to join him on the campaign trail, a male colleague will have to join her — which she finds singularly offensive. 

Oka Land: Serge Simon
Nearly 3 decades after the Oka crisis, a local developer says he's ready to transfer 60 hectares of the disputed land to the Mohawks of Kanesatake.

Musicians and Drinking
Toronto-based musician Damnhait Doyle comes out as a non-drinker — and says people in her industry need to find away to get around always getting another round. 

Part Two

Château Laurier Vote
Some residents of Ottawa are scared of what's to come, now that the city's historic Château Laurier is one step closer to an expansion that's been described as "a travesty." 

Jim Bouton Obit 
With his hilarious tell-all Ball Four, the late Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton exposed some uncomfortable truths about major league baseball — and sent his career into extra innings.