As It Happens, Monday Edition

Part One

Obama in Cuba
For the first time since 1928, a U.S. president is visiting Cuba; and our guest, a Cuban activist-turned-journalist, believes the trip hasn't just made history — it's changed the future. 

Raise my taxes
A private equity fund manager explains why he was one of forty multi-millionaires to tell the state of New York they can afford to be taxed more heavily. 

Underwear cat 
We'll brief you on a thief who's been briefing herself: a cat in New Zealand who has somehow stolen an enormous collection of men's underpants and socks. 

Part Two

Down syndrome family
Felipe Montoya moved to Canada from Costa Rica with his family — but now, they've been deemed inadmissible as permanent residents because his teenage son has Down Syndrome.

Party house 
The neighbours have complained for years about a rowdy vacation rental house in Toronto — and now, a boy was shot in the head at one of the out-of-control parties there. 

Part Three

Bemba war crimes
The International Criminal Court finds former Democratic Republic of the Congo warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba guilty of war crimes — for doing nothing to stop the murders and rapes committed by his militia. 

Hugh Segal
Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal appeals to members to put aside the debate over who should lead them into the next election until they've asked themselves where they think this country really needs to go.

EU refugee deal
After an agreement is reached between the EU and Turkey, refugees arriving by boat to Greece will now be returned to Turkey — but critics question how, and whether, the plan can work.