As It Happens

As It Happens: The Thursday Edition

May 20, 2021

Episode Transcript

Part One

Texas Abortion Law
There was applause from some state lawmakers yesterday as the governor of Texas signed restrictive abortion limits into law. But we reach a Democrat who says there's no cause for celebration. 

Princess Di Interview
A BBC royal correspondent on the inquiry that has concluded that journalist Martin Bashir was unethical when securing the BBC's famous 1995 interview with the late Princess Diana and that the broadcaster was too.

Cooking Cicadas
As billions of Brood 10 cicadas scramble to the surface across 15 states, people are struggling to prepare. Which is fair, because how do you best prepare cicadas? Our guest offers some recipe suggestions for every palate. 


Part Two

NC Wrongful Convictions
Two wrongs and finally, a right. The lawyer for two brothers wrongfully convicted of a terrible crime tells us a multi-million dollar settlement is welcome news, but it will never undo what he calls the "many tragedies" of their case. 

AB Sextuplet Sheep
An Alberta farmer helps a sheep called "Big Momma" do right by her name as she gives birth to a highly unlikely number of lambs -- one of which required mouth-to-mouth.


Part Three

Encore: Bowman/Dryden Feature
Tonight, an old rivalry is rekindled as the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs face-off in the playoffs for the first time since 1979. We'll revisit Carol's conversation with two legendary Habs -- coach Scotty Bowman and goalie Ken Dryden -- to set the stage for the first round of the NHL North Division playoffs.