As It Happens
As It Happens is a Canadian interview show that airs on CBC Radio One in Canada and various public radio stations in the United States through Public Radio Exchange. Its 50th anniversary was celebrated on-air on November 16, 2018. It has been one of the most popular and acclaimed shows on CBC Radio.
| Genre | Newsmaker interviews |
|---|---|
| Running time | 90 min. weekdays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Home station | CBC Radio One |
| Hosted by | Nil Köksal |
| Announcer | Chris Howden |
| Original release | 1968 – present |
| Website | cbc |
| Podcast | cbc |
The bulk of the program consists of a CBC journalist, currently Nil Köksal since 2022, conducting telephone interviews with newsmakers and other persons of interest. The other co-host, Chris Howden as of January 6, 2020, introduces the interviews and other segments, such as "For the Record" recordings of speeches or press conferences, and musical interludes (or as former co-host Barbara Budd often referred to them, "the dance portion of the program").