As It Happens, produced by CBC, is a daily news program hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden that interviews people at the centre of major stories. It runs 244 episodes, Monday to Friday, with a typical length of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Daily Canadian news interviews with an engaged, established national audience
- Monday to Friday episodes of about an hour let a brand reach listeners every weekday.
- Apple Podcasts shows 375 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with 292 five-star reviews.
- The show has run since 2006 and carries the CBC name, a trusted national broadcaster.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news segment, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- urgent, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Episode titles cover a killing, a botched lethal injection, a cartel kidnapping and a mass shooter, and the show covers the death penalty and war crimes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cbc.ca/aih |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id151485559 |
| RSS feed | www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/asithappens.xml |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell prof says school’s reckoning is a long time coming | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 3 min |
| A separatist’s view of Alberta’s referendum | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 3 min |
| Why an alleged pipeline saboteur is being accused of war crimes | 2026-10-14 | 55 min |
| Witness to Six Flags death wants to set the record straight | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 1 min |
| U.S. plan to buy Russian diesel, “a deal with the devil” | 2026-10-12 | 47 min |
| A Fort Hood survivor reacts to livestreamed execution plans | 2026-10-09 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the…
About As It Happens
As It Happens is a daily news program produced by CBC and hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, according to the show's website and feed. It features interviews with people at the centre of the day's major stories, along with news segments and a light, witty tone. The show has 244 episodes in its feed, releases new episodes Monday to Friday, and typically runs about 60 minutes.
The show has 375 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.5 average, and 292 of them are five stars. Listeners are estimated to be mostly Canadian adults, but these are estimates rather than published data. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is classified as high-production news content.
The show suits brands seeking Canadian news audiences, particularly financial and professional services. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, and a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. As It Happens can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about As It Happens
How much does As It Happens charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $360 to $2,000. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.
What is As It Happens about?
As It Happens is a daily CBC news program hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden. It features interviews with people involved in major news stories, with new episodes released Monday to Friday.
How do I contact As It Happens about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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