As It Happens

As It Happens: Wednesday Edition

Wednesday, 13 July, 2016

Part One

Trump Ginsburg
Critics say U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is out of line for vilifying Donald Trump — but our guest, a Florida congressman, says their objections shouldn't be sustained. 

Horse rescue guy
When our guest saw horses charging towards a toddler at an Ontario fair, he sprang into action — and after throwing the child to safety, he was trampled himself.  

Lyle Jeffs latest 
Lyle Jeffs, the indicted leader of a polygamist sect, is on the run — after slipping out of the GPS tracker on his leg with the help of a little bit of cunning, and a whole lot of olive oil. 

Part Two

CIHR scientist
Canadian scientists were not happy about how three hundred million in research grants was being doled out — and we'll find out if anything's changed after an emergency meeting.

Walter Ostanek wins
Walter Ostanek — Canada's Polka King — can now build a million-dollar trophy case for his three Grammy Awards, because he's won the lottery.