Adrienne Arsenault

Lauren Pelley, CBC health reporter who covered radon risks and guideline debates. Margaret Evans, senior international correspondent reporting from Amman on Iran’s domestic strain. Katie Nicholson, Washington correspondent on Pentagon claims and munitions debates. Adrienne Arsenault, senior correspondent on the Israel–Hezbollah front. They discuss U.S. military claims, regional fallout in Iran and Lebanon, radon in homes, and munitions and evacuation controversies.

Payam Akhavan, human rights scholar and former UN prosecutor, speaks on humanitarian impact and transition prospects. Randa Slim, Stimson Center Middle East director in Beirut, analyzes escalation dynamics and diplomatic options. Adrienne Arsenault, CBC chief correspondent in Tel Aviv, reports on regional attacks and operational strains. Bob Rae, former Canadian UN ambassador, offers diplomatic strategy and Canada’s role.

In a heartfelt conversation, CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault interviews beloved children's author Robert Munsch, who reflects on his health struggles, including dementia and Parkinson's, and his decision for medical assistance in dying. Munsch shares that despite his challenges, he still has 50 unpublished stories waiting to inspire future generations. They discuss how children have shaped his narratives and the profound role humor and memory play in his life. The interview, labeled his 'last hurrah,' celebrates his legacy and impact on storytelling.