As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Part One
Minneapolis Police Report
Nearly two years after George Floyd's murder, a new report out of Minneapolis slams the city's police force for what it calls a "pattern ... of race discrimination." And our guest says he's not surprised.
Youtuber Plane Stunt
In plane sight. Not only did a California YouTuber make no effort to hide his recent plane crash, he orchestrated it for clicks. And ever since, his reputation's has taken a nose dive.
Failed Tech Media Merch Collector
Collect call. A former tech journalist tells us why she's asking the internet for help tracking down memorabilia from ventures that turned out to be spectacular flame-outs and failures.
Moon Crimes
Guilt trip. Doesn't matter where you go, you just can't get away with a crime -- as proven by a clause tucked away in the federal budget that says even making it to the moon won't eclipse illegal activity.
Part Two
Geraldine Weiss Obit
Bank on it. Known as the "grande dame of dividends," Geraldine Weiss made a name for herself offering sound investment advice -- and sounding off on anything she felt invested in.
GA Hopscotch Record
We'll hear from one of the Atlanta students behind what they say is the world's longest hopscotch course -- created using oversized stamps, and succeeding despite some initial miscalculations.
Part Three
Holocaust Denial Bill
Lying in state. It could soon be a crime in Canada to say the Holocaust never took place. And the MP who proposed the change says the new law is necessary to combat anti-Semitic hate.