Gulf states back in the crosshairs episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 42 MIN

Gulf states back in the crosshairs

from As It Happens

A professor in Doha tells us what the latest escalation between Iran and the US means for him and other civilians in the region -- where American military bases, and the communities that surround them, are under fire again. Two weeks after earthquakes did catastrophic damage to Venezuela, thousands are still unaccounted for. Our guest says he’s doing his best to support survivors through a heartbreaking situation.Donald Trump backtracks on his threat to cut off trade with Spain over its NATO contributions -- but a Spanish politician says people there are still feeling a little defensive. At the NATO summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a surprising gift from Turkey’s president -- and he's afraid it overshadows his offering of maple syrup. Rocker Suzi Quatro remembers her late friend Bonnie Tyler – a larger-than-life performer who eclipsed many of her contemporaries.United Airlines argues that just because you've paid for a window seat doesn't mean you'll have a seat by the window -- but that doesn't sit well with a judge. As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that assures you: having no window is actually quite paneless. 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 9, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Gulf states back in the crosshairs

0:00 42:50

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of As It Happens?

This episode is 42 minutes long.

When was this As It Happens episode published?

This episode was published on July 9, 2026.

Can I download this As It Happens episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!