The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/18 at 13:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 18, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/18 at 13:00 EDT

Hugh is a rock climber, a white supremacist, a Jewish neo-Nazi, a spam king, a crypto-billionaire, and then someone killed him. It is truly a mystery. It is truly a case of who done it. Dirtbag Climber, the story of the murder and the many lives of Jesse James. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, The World This Hour. I'm Kate McGilfrey. U.S. Democrats are unveiling new legislation aimed at protecting free speech after a popular late-night talk show was canceled without explanation. TV network ABC says Jimmy Kim alive is being preempted indefinitely following his comments on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The host criticized Republicans' reactions to that shooting. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accuses the Trump administration of systematically. silencing its critics. This is an assault on everything this country has stood for since the Constitution's been signed. They don't want people to even speak when they don't like what they say. That is the road to autocracy. Earlier, next, our media group said it would stop airing the show on its 32 ABC affiliates, calling Kimmel's comments on Kirk, quote, offensive and insensitive.

The United States and the United Kingdom are united by many common interests. but there are still obvious gaps between two leaders who claim to be in lockstep. U.S. President Donald Trump has just wrapped up his second state visit after meeting with his British counterpart. Breyer Stewart has the latest. We are forever friends and we will always be friends. Donald Trump and Kier Starrmer were eager to talk about their new tech deal, but most of the questions were about where the leaders diverge when it comes to the war in Gaza and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the U.N. summit next week, where a number of other countries, including Canada, are expected to do the same. I have a disagreement with the prime minister on that score. One of our few disagreements, actually. Another would be about just how much pressure the U.S. should put on Russia. Trump said Vladimir Putin has let him down, but he isn't ready to roll out more sanctions yet. But I'm willing to do other things, but not when the people that I'm fighting for are buying oil

from Russia. NATO countries, including Hungary, Slovakia and Turkey are still buyers of Russian crude. Breyer Stewart, CBC News, London. Prime Minister Mark Carney is arriving in Mexico City this hour for a two-day visit. He's expected to sign a strategic partnership

agreement with Mexican President Claudia Shane Baum. Senior government officials say the agreement will cover trade, agriculture, security, and emergency preparedness. More than 140 people have been arrested across France during a day of anti-austerity protests. Riot police drag away a protester during clashes in Paris.

The unions organizing these protests say hundreds of thousands of people took part across the country. Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists, and hospital staff went on strike. They're demanding the government's scrap looming budget cuts meant to help balance the books. France's new Prime Minister is struggling to put together a budget. after his predecessor was ousted from his post. Alberta has laid charges against five people accused of wildlife poaching and illegal trafficking. Among them is an American fugitive who's been living in the province.

Officials say Simon Paul of Montana was wanted in the U.S. for killing and trafficking birds of prey. He fled to Canada and was residing on the Stony Dakota First Nation. Officials say he continued killing eagles and selling wildlife products here in Canada. and in Ottawa. Acclaimed artist Kent Monkman uses an indigenous lens to reimagine the history of Canadian art. His work addresses the impact of colonialism and creates awareness of enduring struggles faced by indigenous peoples. Kent Monkman, one of dozens of new order of Canada appointees introduced today at Rideau Hall. Also among those honored was Donald McPherson, champion for drug policy reform and harm reduction.

Broadcaster Bronwyn Draney was named, as was C.K. Choi, a pioneer and grandmaster of Taekwondo. Governor General Mary Simon also paid tribute to actor Graham Green and former NHL player and politician Ken Dryden, two members of the Order of Canada who died earlier this month. And that is The World This Hour. You can listen to our podcast anytime we update every hour, seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilfrey. Thank you.