As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
Part One
Afghanistan: Journalist
Canadian officials told our guest and his family to get to a Kabul airport hotel and wait for further instructions — which never came. Now, he's terrified for what comes next.
Mi'kmaq art authentication
We hear from a Mi'kmaq woman who's leading the charge to create a logo of authenticity that would distinguish her community's true creators from the exploitation of pretenders.
Vermeer restoration
The restoration of a Vermeer uncovers a painting of the nude kid with the arrows within the painting — and our guest calls it the most important discovery of her career.
Part Two
Afghanistan: Economy
Afghanistan's former deputy finance minister says he gives the country two weeks tops before a full economic collapse — a crisis he says the Taliban is ill-equipped to handle.
David Roberts obit
A longtime adventure partner of famed mountaineer and writer David Roberts tells us what made him such an extraordinary climber — and an even better friend.