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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1H

Workers treating Ebola patients face violent attack in Congo

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While trying to spread the word about Ebola safety in Congo, our guest and his colleagues were attacked by a mob that later set fire to a hospital. He tells us what he thinks is behind the violence.After a deadly implosion at a paper plant in Washington state involving a corrosive substance, a former plant worker tells us just how dangerous a vat of what's known as "white liquor" really is.French authorities launch investigations at more than a hundred elementary schools and nursery schools in Paris -- in the wake of allegations ranging from physical violence to sexual assault against children in their care. Legendary bassist Ron Carter reflects on the towering influence of his friend and collaborator -- the late, great jazz saxophonist, Sonny Rollins.When the Montreal Canadiens hit the ice tomorrow night, they’ll have some help from longtime organist Diane Bibaud -- who's been striking a chord at home games for nearly 40 years. Until now, astronauts have just thrown their dirty clothes into space to burn up on re-entry -- but a new plasma blaster might solve a long-term laundry quandary.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that welcomes astronauts back to the fold.

While trying to spread the word about Ebola safety in Congo, our guest and his colleagues were attacked by a mob that later set fire to a hospital. He tells us what he thinks is behind the violence.After a deadly implosion at a paper plant in Washington state involving a corrosive substance, a former plant worker tells us just how dangerous a vat of what's known as "white liquor" really is.French authorities launch investigations at more than a hundred elementary schools and nursery schools in Paris -- in the wake of allegations ranging from physical violence to sexual assault against children in their care. Legendary bassist Ron Carter reflects on the towering influence of his friend and collaborator -- the late, great jazz saxophonist, Sonny Rollins.When the Montreal Canadiens hit the ice tomorrow night, they’ll have some help from longtime organist Diane Bibaud -- who's been striking a chord at home games for nearly 40 years. Until now, astronauts have just thrown their dirty clothes into space to burn up on re-entry -- but a new plasma blaster might solve a long-term laundry quandary.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that welcomes astronauts back to the fold.

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