As It Happens

As It Happens: Thursday Edition

Jan. 9, 2020

Full Episode Transcript

Part One

Iran crash Edmonton
The loved ones of those killed in yesterday's plane crash in Tehran learned today that it was likely brought down by an Iranian missile — we'll hear from an Edmonton man who lost several friends.

Iran crash investigation
A British defence expert says that while it's difficult to understand how a surface-to-air missile could have accidentally hit the Ukrainian airliner, it's unlikely that the plane was downed on purpose.

Iran crash Ukraine ambassador
Prime Minister Trudeau says that without diplomatic ties to Iran, Canada will be turning to it's allies for help investigating the crash of flight #752. Ukraine's ambassador in Ottawa says his country will do everything it can.

Part Two

Impeachment trial
As U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to delay the president's Impeachment trial, a conservative commentator says the American people just want to see the whole thing over with.

Harry and Meghan
The British tabloid press is up in arms with news that Harry and Meghan want to scale back their stately duties — so we asked a royal biographer to spill the tea on the brewing tempest.

Part Three

Norse study
For centuries, experts have been trying to piece together what happened to the Norse people who inhabited Greenland until the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers thinks they may have figured out what caused their disappearance: the overhunting of walrus.

Slow boat voyage 
A Victoria, B.C. man wanted to get home from Europe in time for Christmas — and even though he was watching his carbon footprint, he discovered a sea of possibilities.