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A new Cold War heats up. With a Moscow meeting imminent, the White House applies more pressure to convince Russia to stop supporting Bashar al-Assad, but our guest says Vladimir Putin will not be moved -- at least, not like this.
Apr. 11: Also, new revelations from African migrants leaving their homes to cross the Mediterranean -- who say they've been sold as slaves by people-smugglers and militia groups in Libya.
Tug of war. The Prime Minister remembers the Battle of Vimy Ridge as Canada's coming-of-age moment, but one historian says the reality was too brutal to be turned into a convenient patriotic myth.
Apr. 10: Also, in some states, students are publicly shamed when they're unable to pay for a meal -- but New Mexico's new law sets out to un-make a mockery of kids' inability to afford lunch.
Tug of war. The Prime Minister remembers the Battle of Vimy Ridge as Canada's coming-of-age moment, but one historian says the reality was too brutal to be turned into a convenient patriotic myth.
Apr. 10: Also, in some states, students are publicly shamed when they're unable to pay for a meal -- but New Mexico's new law sets out to un-make a mockery of kids' inability to afford lunch.
Strike and counterstrike. The U.S. launches missiles at an Syrian air base in retaliation for the gas attack that killed dozens this week -- but an Assad loyalist says the American attack is unfounded and illegal.
Apr. 7: Also, a Syrian opposition politician finds hope in President Trump's decision to attack -- and a signal of possible cooperation to come.
Strike and counterstrike. The U.S. launches missiles at an Syrian air base in retaliation for the gas attack that killed dozens this week -- but an Assad loyalist says the American attack is unfounded and illegal.
Apr. 7: Also, a Syrian opposition politician finds hope in President Trump's decision to attack -- and a signal of possible cooperation to come.
A badly-oiled machine. A warmer Arctic means an increase in ocean traffic, and an increased chance of an accident leading to an oil spill -- and a new report suggests remote areas are not remotely prepared for that.
Apr. 6: Also, a state senator in Hawaii is pushing a new law that would classify homelessness as a medical condition -- and allow doctors to prescribe shelter.
A badly-oiled machine. A warmer Arctic means an increase in ocean traffic, and an increased chance of an accident leading to an oil spill -- and a new report suggests remote areas are not remotely prepared for that.
Apr. 6: Also, a state senator in Hawaii is pushing a new law that would classify homelessness as a medical condition -- and allow doctors to prescribe shelter.
Sucker punch. Former Canadian Olympic boxer Custio Clayton says Montreal police didn't pull him over last night because they wanted an autograph -- but because he's black.
Apr. 5: Also, after 25 years, Arizona shuts down the infamous "Tent City" jail set up in the middle of the desert by Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- in part because prisoners actually wanted to do time there.
Sucker punch. Former Canadian Olympic boxer Custio Clayton says Montreal police didn't pull him over last night because they wanted an autograph -- but because he's black.
Apr. 5: Also, after 25 years, Arizona shuts down the infamous "Tent City" jail set up in the middle of the desert by Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- in part because prisoners actually wanted to do time there.
Darkness at first light. A dawn attack in Idlib province kills dozens of people and sickens dozens more -- and a doctor who's been treating the victims believes it was a chemical strike.
Apr. 4: Also, a potentially offensive line. The NHL announces it won't be participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Korea -- and one former Canadian Olympian says that makes sense from a business perspective, but not from a fan's.