As It Happens
Monday-Friday at 8 p.m.
Since 1968, this current affairs program has explored the heart of a story, whether it's happening in the streets of Belgrade, the dockyards of Vancouver, the boardrooms of Bay Street, or the kitchens of Paris. For 60 minutes every weekday, hosts bring you conversation with fascinating guests, probing features, incisive commentary and lots more.
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Asma Khalid speaks with Brent Toderian, former chief planner for Vancouver, Canada, about the "trick-or-treat test," which encourages residents to think about good neighborhood design on Halloween.
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New research shows people with substance use disorders are significantly more vulnerable to a breakthrough infection of COVID-19.
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Ebony magazine is turning 76 years old. With new owners, the legacy publication is rebooting to reach and uplift Black audiences with a focus on financial literacy and building wealth.
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A group called "Let Them Breathe" has organized over 90 protests at California school board meetings including one where the protestors voted themselves in as the new school board.
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Author Melissa Lozada-Oliva's new novel in verse, Dreaming of You, is about a heartbroken poet who brings Selena Quintanilla back from the dead.
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NPR's former Weekend Edition host Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes about the band's new album, "Future Past."
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NPR's Asma Khalid speaks to reporter Bruce Alpert about a Freedom of Information request he filed 12 years ago for a story. And he got his response nine days ago - after he'd already retired.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro bids Weekend Edition listeners a fond farewell after 17 years at the network.
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An appreciation of NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who's leaving the network after 17 years.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to writer Nicole Holofcener about her new movie, The Last Duel.