As It Happens: Monday Full Episode
Part One
Russian expulsion: John Baird
Canada joins 17 other countries in sending their Russian diplomats packing — and Canada's former foreign affairs minister John Baird says it may not accomplish much, but it was the only option.
Siberia mall fire
When a fire rips through a mall in Siberia, many of the schoolchildren inside are unable to escape — because exit doors were locked, and fire alarms didn't go off.
Australia 17-hr. flight
Airline passengers rejoice: instead of arriving in London from Perth, Australia exhausted after multiple layovers, you can now take a 17-hour direct flight I'm calling "The Whizzer of Oz".
Part Two
Catalan arrest
For organizing Catalonia's independence referendum, Carles Puigdemont is arrested in Germany, and may be extradited to Spain — where he's wanted on charges of rebellion and sedition.
Gun manufacturer Remington bankrupt
When America's oldest gunmaker files for bankruptcy protection, some blame a "Trump slump": the dip in gun sales after the election of a self-proclaimed "true friend" of the gun industry.
Part Three
Russian election: opposition
The recent Russian election result was a surprise to no one — especially not to Vladimir Putin who has already been in power for 18 years. But the opposition are already mobilizing in preparation for the next election.
Anglerfish mating video
A video suggests the deep-sea anglerfish probably has a tough time giving its offspring "the talk": "Well, kids, your dad bit into my underbelly and fused to me, absorbing my nutrients until I needed sperm!"
Rebel bank
A couple in London launches their very own new bank. But unlike the giant multinationals, theirs aims to help people get out of debt by paying off that debt for them. Our guest explains just how that'll work.