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As It Happens: Thursday Edition

As It Happens for Thursday, March 31, 2022

Episode Transcript

Part One

Afghan Interpreters Hunger Strike
A former Afghan interpreter says Canada is breaking its promise to help the extended family of those who helped NATO and he's hoping a hunger strike will get his message across.

Williams Lake First Nation Visit
The Prime Minister pays more than just a visit to Williams Lake First Nation. Chief Willie Sellars tells us what he's hoping that federal funding commitment will do for his B.C. community, as it continues its search for unmarked graves. 

UK Jet Pack Tests
If you're injured in England's Lake District, you may be rescued by a paramedic in a jet suit -- and we'll try to reach one before he takes off for the day.

Part Two

Shanghai Lockdown
A Shanghai-based journalist tells us what it's like living in China's financial capital right now, as the city is shut down to control a new COVID outbreak.

Facebook Ukraine Disinformation
A conspiracy theory about American-funded bioweapons labs in Ukraine is flourishing on social media and our guest says Facebook monitors seem disinclined to disavow the disinformation. 

Part Three

Hong Kong Supreme Court Folo
After two British judges resign from the top court in Hong Kong, China blames foreign interference. But a human rights lawyer says they're right to raise the alarm.

Baltimore Security Guard Exhibit
Their job usually requires a "hands off" approach. But now, security guards at an art museum in Baltimore are curating their own exhibit because who spends more time with the art than they do?
 
Koala Released
The first of his species to be bred in captivity and released into the wild? Jagger is koala of the above. And his release marks a new approach to koala conservation.