As It Happens

As It Happens: Monday Edition

As It Happens: Monday Edition

Episode Transcript

Part One

Young Covid Death
Brampton, Ontario has been hit hard by COVID -- and now, the death of a 13-year-old girl from the disease has sent another shockwave of pain through the community.

Ship Abandonment
Ship to shore -- for good, this time. After nearly 4 years stuck on board an abandoned cargo ship in Egypt alone, a Syrian man has finally been allowed to disembark and return home.

Josh Battle
Dozens of Joshuas gathered in a Nebraska field this weekend with pool noodles, to battle for the right to be named "Josh". We'll hear from the Josh who started it all. 


Part Two

US Vaccine Surplus
Take a stand and deliver. As the COVID crisis in India deepens, the U-S sits on several million doses of ready-to-go vaccines that one Democratic Congressman says must be sent where they are needed most.

Indonesia Submarine Found 
Off the radar. After an agonizing wait, Indonesian officials have confirmed a missing submarine has been lost, killing all fifty-three crew members aboard.


Part Three

NL Healthcare Workers 
Going the distance. Newfoundland and Labrador sends a contingent of health-care workers help out in Ontario...something Premier Andrew Furey says is just what others would do for his province if the roles were reversed.

Internet Slander 
The ol' hate-and-switch. A journalist investigating companies that sell online 'reputation management' discovers the people getting paid often have a hand in spreading the rumours -- including one about him.