As It Happens

As It Happens: Wednesday Edition

April 24, 2019

Full Episode Transcript

Part One

Saudi Executions
Saudi Arabia claims the 37 men it executed by beheading yesterday were guilty of terrorism — but our guest believes they were executed just for protesting. 

Quebec Flooding
Once again, Quebeckers are working to protect their homes — amid serious debate about how the province should handle the costs of annual flooding.

Jeopardy Watcher 
A professional sports gambler has made a million bucks so far on Jeopardy! — and now some fans are wondering if he's cracked the code and broken the show. 

Part Two

Sri Lanka: Minister
Sri Lanka's president has asked his police chief and defense secretary to resign after Sunday's bomb attacks — but one minister in his government isn't sure the departures should stop there.

Philippines Garbage
The President of the Philippines suddenly announces he's ready to declare war on Canada — over tonnes of Canadian garbage that have been rotting in his country for six years. 

Part Three

Sri Lanka: Father
A father whose son was killed in the bombings says he decided to tell his child's story so that the world could begin to understand what the terrorists have taken away.