As It Happens

As It Happens: Thursday Edition

Jan. 2, 2020

Episode Transcript

Part One

Australia fires politics
In Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing anger for his handling of the bushfire crisis — and our guest is among those raking him over the coals.

Philpott opioids
Former Health Minister Jane Philpott says politicians can reduce opioid deaths by decriminalizing the drug — and offering a safe supply. 

Breast cancer detection
 In a new study, researchers — including experts from Google — say they've created an artificial intelligence system "capable of surpassing human experts in breast cancer prediction." 

Part Two

ICE student asylum
Immigration authorities detained him for months — but after his Connecticut high school got involved, one student is starting the New Year at home with his family. 

Headless torso
Forty years after the discovery of a partial skeleton in an Idaho cave, researchers have identified the remains.That's the good news, but the guy himself was bad news. 

Part Three

As It Happens 2019 rescue interviews 
Our look back at the year in rescue stories includes the story of a man who went into cardiac arrest at the movies — before an explosion of activity from audience members saved him.