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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 1H 1M

The view from inside Venezuela

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A political analyst in Caracas tells us there's an eerie quiet and a feeling of disbelief -- as it sinks in that Nicolas Maduro is no longer in charge.The ousted Venezuelan president was brought to a Manhattan courthouse today in shackles – as questions swirl about the legalities of his capture.Ontario premier Doug Ford’s return-to-office-mandate takes full effect this week – despite backlash from public sector workers.After the second major water main break in as many years, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is asking Calgarians to conserve water -- so that the city doesn't run out.After spending nearly eleven hours reading “The Hobbit” to his patrons, a bar owner in St. John’s tells us the endeavour -- and the money it raised -- was totally worth it.New research helps uncover exactly how the throat colours of the side-blotched lizard evolved to help win over mates -- a process scientists liken to a game of rock paper scissors.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that's dying to know what tips the scales.

A political analyst in Caracas tells us there's an eerie quiet and a feeling of disbelief -- as it sinks in that Nicolas Maduro is no longer in charge.The ousted Venezuelan president was brought to a Manhattan courthouse today in shackles – as questions swirl about the legalities of his capture.Ontario premier Doug Ford’s return-to-office-mandate takes full effect this week – despite backlash from public sector workers.After the second major water main break in as many years, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is asking Calgarians to conserve water -- so that the city doesn't run out.After spending nearly eleven hours reading “The Hobbit” to his patrons, a bar owner in St. John’s tells us the endeavour -- and the money it raised -- was totally worth it.New research helps uncover exactly how the throat colours of the side-blotched lizard evolved to help win over mates -- a process scientists liken to a game of rock paper scissors.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that's dying to know what tips the scales.

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