As It Happens

As It Happens: Tuesday Edition

May 18, 2021

Episode Transcript

Part One

Israel Government Response
An Israeli government spokesperson defends the continued bombardment of Gaza, and says -- despite the dozens of Palestinian children who've been killed -- that the military is doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties

FDA Stronger Naloxone
The FDA has approved a stronger version of Naloxone -- to help combat America's overdose epidemic. But our guest says the new approach may do more harm than good. 

Chernobyl Liquor
Distilling his argument. A scientist who made vodka from apples grown in Chernobyl wanted to challenge what he calls misguided opinions on just how radioactive the area really is -- but he may not get a shot. 


Part Two

AZ Election laws 
The liberal delete. Donald Trump is claiming crucial Arizona voting records have been erased -- but the Republican elected to keep the records safe says that's not true -- and his staff are endangered by the lies.

BC Bird Nesting Box
Vandals in BC have damaged dozens of nesting boxes at a crucial breeding time -- and a retired biologist says she's never seen these kinds of attacks against birds before.


Part Three

Grenfell Tower Families 
A man who lost six relatives in London's Grenfell Tower fire says the suggestion by the government that it be torn down is "disgraceful." He's asking for it to be turned into something that honours the memories of the people who died.  

Merry Dairy Rhubarb
Stalk exchange. We'll hear why one Ottawa ice cream store is starting a trade in rhubarb.