As It Happens: Monday Edition
Part One
Hong Kong election
A record number of voters turn out in Hong Kong to elect an unprecedented number of pro-democracy candidates — and the landslide victory sends an unequivocal message to Beijing.
Toronto pedestrian armbands
A shocking number of pedestrians have been hit by cars in Toronto, so one councillor is handing out reflective armbands to people on foot — but critics say that's victim-blaming.
Bombers pants guy
When the Winnipeg Blue Bombers finally win the Grey Cup, fan Chris Matthew greets the news warmly — because, just in time, he can wear pants again for the first time in 18 years.
Part Two
Guatemala deportation
If they passed through Guatemala, the U.S. says it will deport asylum seekers there — and one Democratic lawmaker says that's putting migrants' lives in danger.
Joe Biden stutter
After listening carefully to Joe Biden's speeches, journalist John Hendrickson meets with the Democratic presidential candidate to discuss something they've both tried to hide: their stutters.
Part Three
Indiana University professor
Students at Indiana University got a lesson in the odious opinions of one professor — who posted what the university called "racist, sexist, and homophobic views" on social media. Then they got a lesson on the First Amendment — when the school condemned and limited his role, but couldn't fire him.
Singularity dating app
Aaron Smith got fed up with dating apps. So he built his own, with only one profile on it: Aaron Smith's.