As It Happens

As It Happens: Tuesday Edition

Aug. 13, 2019

Episode Transcript

Part One

Hong Kong: Protestor
Hong Kong's airport remained in shutdown today, as a days-long peaceful protest erupted into clashes between riot police and protesters. We'll hear from one demonstrator who says there's no choice but to fight back.

Peace Bond
After police decline to charge white nationalist Kevin Goudreau with allegedly promoting violence against "priority targets" online — an Ottawa lawyer obtains a protection order known as a peace bond.

Russian Nuclear Test
Nothing to see here. Russia is keeping a tight lid on information about an incident at a naval test range that left several nuclear engineers dead. Our guest has been trying to piece together what happened.

Part Two

Ebola Cure
New treatments for the Ebola virus are bringing new hope that sizeable outbreaks — like the ones plaguing Central and West Africa — may one day be a thing of the past.

Hong Kong: Canadian Tourist 
When Toronto photographer James Tse and his family booked a trip to Hong Kong a year ago, they obviously weren't expecting the chaos they landed in last week. He's still there, and we'll speak to him from his hotel room to find out what they've witnessed.