As It Happens

As It Happens: Tuesday Edition

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

episode transcript

Part One

MMIWG resignation
After yet another resignation from the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, a Manitoba grand chief says it's time to restart the whole process. 

Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. admits to meeting with a Russian-government connected lawyer, saying he'd "love it" if the information she promised could help haul down Hillary Clinton. 

Backstreet Boys song
A Nova Scotia songwriter says he knew he had hit on his hands, but he didn't know it would become the Backstreet Boys first big foray into country music.  

Part Two

BC fires update
"Sleeping with one eye open." With fires blazing in all directions, a B.C. woman says she's safe for now, but worried about where the flames may turn next.

Maurice Sendak book 
Maurice Sendak's estate discovers a forgotten manuscript hidden in his files, sending the book's co-author paging through memories of writing with his very dear friend.