As It Happens

As It Happens: Monday Edition

Monday, March 29, 2021

Full Episode Transcript

Part One

Chauvin Trial
As the trial begins for the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd, an activist who knew Mr. Floyd tells us he worries the court won't deliver the justice people are hoping for.

Suez Freed Ship
Whatever floats their boat. Crews finally freed the humongous container ship that's been blocking the Suez Canal for days -- but it's not clear sailing yet. 

Barcelona Concert Research
Sound check. Thousands of people in Barcelona attend a concert without physical distancing, to help researchers gather their thoughts on how we can safely get back to huge gatherings.


Part Two

NL Election Over 
Newfoundland and Labrador's NDP leader tells us how it feels now that the province's drawn-out, controversial election campaign is finally over -- and she's lost her own seat. 

Beverly Cleary Obit 
Beverly Cleary believed kids should be able to read about characters who acted like them, and dealt with the same issues they did -- and a fellow author tells us the results were only ever good.


Part Three

Miniature Gallery 
A curator's big idea comes to fruition with a gallery full of big-name artists and their very small new works.

Wakefield UK FB 
A woman from Wakefield, England, signs up for an online buy-and-sell group for her town, and slowly awakens to the fact it wasn't meant for her at all.