As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
CBC Radio | Posted: March 10, 2022 10:17 PM | Last Updated: March 12, 2022
Part One
Russia: Putin analysis
Vladimir Putin is cracking down on reporting about his invasion of Ukraine — but a Russian journalist says her independent news outlet is doing whatever it can to publish the facts, despite the danger.
Vladimir Putin is cracking down on reporting about his invasion of Ukraine — but a Russian journalist says her independent news outlet is doing whatever it can to publish the facts, despite the danger.
Bell Island doctor
A Newfoundland community pulls off its very own Grand Seduction to keep a family doctor from leaving their island — and while their fight's not over, it's clear his patients are a virtue.
A Newfoundland community pulls off its very own Grand Seduction to keep a family doctor from leaving their island — and while their fight's not over, it's clear his patients are a virtue.
Dwarfism bike
After years of contending with poorly designed bicycles, cyclists with dwarfism applaud a company that's peddling a bike they can pedal.
After years of contending with poorly designed bicycles, cyclists with dwarfism applaud a company that's peddling a bike they can pedal.
Part Two
Roman Abramovich sanctions
The UK finally sanctions seven Russian oligarchs, including Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich — but our guest tells us it's unclear what the penalties will accomplish.
The UK finally sanctions seven Russian oligarchs, including Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich — but our guest tells us it's unclear what the penalties will accomplish.
Extinct bat found
Forty years after it was last spotted in Rwanda, an endangered bat may be making a comeback. And one of the experts who spotted it says there's no mistaking its exaggerated features.
Forty years after it was last spotted in Rwanda, an endangered bat may be making a comeback. And one of the experts who spotted it says there's no mistaking its exaggerated features.
Part Three
The Sports Bra bar
The owner of a new establishment devoted to screening women's sports tells us she can't wait to get her bar, The Sports Bra, up and running.
The owner of a new establishment devoted to screening women's sports tells us she can't wait to get her bar, The Sports Bra, up and running.
Archive: Octopus face
After last night's story about how ocean garbage is affecting octopuses, we were reminded of another cautionary tale involving the super-intelligent creatures — and a super-questionable decision by a human who put one on her face.
After last night's story about how ocean garbage is affecting octopuses, we were reminded of another cautionary tale involving the super-intelligent creatures — and a super-questionable decision by a human who put one on her face.