As It Happens: Friday Edition
Part One
Papal apology: Fontaine
Former Assembly of First Nations chief Phil Fontaine says he heard the Pope's residential school apology loud and clear -- and hopes it will help survivors heal.
Papal apology: Riley Yesno
Apology rejected. An Anishinaabe activist tells us she's glad the Pope's contrition is a comfort to some survivors, but she's not mincing words when it comes to critiquing his.
Train 24 passenger
covering his tracks. With travel back on the table, our guest had a unique adventure in mind -- and tonight he'll tell us why he set out to find out how far he could travel in 24 hours by train
Irish Police Beards
A close shave. After a change to their Uniform Code, Irish police officers hoping to get away with less-than-meticulous personal grooming have been warned: not all beards are uniformly welcome.
Part Two
Amazon Union Vote
Work in progress. One of the organizers behind Amazon workers' first successful union vote tells us it will be tough to hold the multi-billion-dollar corporation to account -- but today's result has already made history.
Colorado Kids Outdoor Play
Play by the rules. Colorado politicians pass new legislation clarifying that kids can play by themselves outside, without their parents being accused of neglect -- and our guest says its passage protects an important right of passage.
Tabby Diamond Obit
After more than 50 years with one of the most beloved reggae vocal groups of all time, lead singer Donald "Tabby Diamond" Shaw is killed in a drive-by in Kingston, Jamaica.
Part Three
Navigate Study
Do you keep the map on your phone open at all times, frantically watching as the blue dot moves along, trying to determine if you should make a left or a right? We are looking at the connections between where you were raised... and how likely you are to get lost while five minutes from home.
1950 US Census
Coming to their census - Today, the National Archives in the United States opened up census records from 1950s… and our guest tells us it's a treasure trove for genealogists