As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Part One
Afghanistan: Airport Canadians
As Canada's evacuation operation in Kabul comes to an end, our guest says her family members have been stuck at the airport for days — and she doesn't know whether they've made it out.
Kentucky COVID staff
As hospitals in Kentucky struggle to deal with a snowballing COVID surge among the unvaccinated, one doctor says his frustration isn't with patients, but with the misinformation that lead them to fear getting the shots.
Cross-country inline skate
A B.C. roller blader just completed a cross-country journey in celebration of pollinators, at the expense of his knees, and feet, and about 6,000 calories a day.
Part Two
Afghanistan withdrawal: Taliban women
The Taliban tells women to stay at home temporarily, until they can train their fighters not to harm them — but our guest fears a dire situation for women in Afghanistan won't be temporary at all.
Great Scottish tapestry
The Great Tapestry of Scotland took more than 65,000 hours to create — but its lead stitcher tells us it was worth it to capture the fabric of a nation.