A former Lebanese politician on his country’s predicament
25 March 2026

A former Lebanese politician on his country’s predicament

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Israel announces plans to occupy part of Southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah vows to continue fighting “without limits.” A former Lebanese minister tells us his people are caught in the middle -- and paying a heavy price.


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A former student remembers a groundbreaking Canadian primatologist who changed the way we see and understand orangutans ... and ourselves. 


The people of a very small Texas town would appreciate it if people would stop stealing all their signs -- no matter how much the thieves are delighted by the fact that the town is called Bug Tussle.


A German handball team is filled with angst after someone steals the silver plate they were awarded for winning the championship -- but then they find it in the weirdest place, and crack the trophy case themselves.


As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that hopes they appreciated those stolen moments.