EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 1H 1M
On the ground for Venezuela’s deadly quakes
from As It Happens
Venezuela's capital is in chaos after two earthquakes in quick succession. Our guest tells us about the sight of toppled buildings in Caracas -- and the sound of those trapped inside. When an Air Canada pilot suffers a medical emergency during a flight, passengers get an unexpectedly bumpy and terrifying ride. One of NASA's most trusted telescopes is falling to earth, much earlier than anticipated. We'll hear about the rush to rescue it. A teacher in France tells us scorching temperatures aren’t safe for learning or teaching -- so he's calling on his fellow educators to strike. After Ontario banned speed cameras, people in Toronto started driving a lot faster a lot more often. A city councillor says she’s frustrated and troubled -- but not surprised. Political chaos in the UK has one silver lining: every time a prime minister resigns, a man known as "Hot Podium Guy" arrives to set up the microphones. As it Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that appreciates a hot mic moment.
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Venezuela's capital is in chaos after two earthquakes in quick succession. Our guest tells us about the sight of toppled buildings in Caracas -- and the sound of those trapped inside. When an Air Canada pilot suffers a medical emergency during a flight, passengers get an unexpectedly bumpy and terrifying ride. One of NASA's most trusted telescopes is falling to earth, much earlier than anticipated. We'll hear about the rush to rescue it. A teacher in France tells us scorching temperatures aren’t safe for learning or teaching -- so he's calling on his fellow educators to strike. After Ontario banned speed cameras, people in Toronto started driving a lot faster a lot more often. A city councillor says she’s frustrated and troubled -- but not surprised. Political chaos in the UK has one silver lining: every time a prime minister resigns, a man known as "Hot Podium Guy" arrives to set up the microphones. As it Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that appreciates a hot mic moment.
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