The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/11/19 at 18:00 EST

Episode Date: November 19, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/11/19 at 18:00 EST

You may have heard of the sex cult nexium and the famous actress who went to prison for her involvement, Alison Mack. But she's never told her side of the story, until now. People assume that I'm like this pervert. My name is Natalie Robamed, and in my new podcast, I talked to Alison to try to understand how she went from TV actor to cult member and what she thinks of it all now. How do you feel about having been involved in bringing sexual trauma at other people? I mean, I don't even know how to answer that question. Alison, after Nexium from CBC's On Cover, is available now wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, the world this hour.

I'm Kate McGilfrey. A former Canadian Olympian is now one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. U.S. authorities are now offering $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding. Canadian police say they've also arrested several people involved in wedding's alleged drug empire. Katie Nicholson has the latest. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced new charges against the former Olympic snowboarder. Witness tampering and intimidation, murder, money laundering, and drug trafficking. Ryan Wedding, alleged drug kingpin, accused of murdering a federal witness set to testify in a

case against him. U.S. authorities also increased the reward for information leading to Wedding's arrest from $10 to $15 million, FBI director Cash Patel. Make no mistake about it. Ryan Wedding is a modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar. Seven Canadians were arrested Tuesday. One of them is a Toronto-based lawyer, accused U.S. Attorney Bill Assaley said of counseling the murder. His lawyer advised them to kill this witness. His lawyer told him if you kill this witness, the case would be dismissed. One more Canadian is being sought. Officials say all of the Canadians will be extradited and tried in California.

Katie Nicholson, CBC News, Washington. Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Gaza and Lebanon. The military says it's targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah on the border in South Lebanon. Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rearm since the two sides agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire last year. In Gaza, the health ministry says Israeli airstrikes have killed 25 people. VIDF says it was responding to militants opening fire on Israeli forces in Conunis. No soldiers were injured in that incident.

Alberta's fiscal watchdog has released a scathing report, panning the failed privatization of the province's medical testing labs. Aaron Collins has the details. The objectives were not achieved. Doug Wiley says Alberta's privatization of medical labs was short-lived and costly. Alberta's auditor general says the failed experiment cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars while slowing down test times and adversely impacting patients. It would range from a potential inconvenience to something more concerning where individuals were really waiting and anticipating the result.

While he adds, his investigation was hindered by Alberta Health Services and the government not providing all the documents he requested. The report on labs comes as Alberta begins another experiment with private medicine. Those who are able and want to can pay for the entire cost of their surgery or have it paid through... Premier Daniel Smith announced on social media that surgeons in Alberta will soon be able to charge a fee for some surgeries and work in both the private and public systems. Aaron Collins, CBC News, Calgary. The Quebec Liberal Party is looking into allegations that members were offered cash for their votes during the party's leadership race.

I have nothing to hide. I'm fully transparent. Party leader Pablo Rodriguez ordered an investigation into text messages, suggesting party members were paid to vote for him. These allegations were first reported by the Journal de Montreal. Rodriguez says he has no knowledge of the scheme. He insists he's taking the situation extremely seriously and hopes to, quote, shed full light on it. And Ontario's education minister can now more easily take control at school boards following the passing of controversial Bill 33. gives the ministry increased powers to replace elected trustees with appointed supervisors. Previously, a financial crisis or major investigation were required to justify jumping in.

Education Minister Paul Calandra says he's already looking at a number of school boards. Bill 33 is all about putting school boards back on track that fall off the rails. Today is a very good day for students. It's a very good day for parents and an exceptionally good day for teachers who just want the best for their kids. Education unions are calling this a hostile takeover, saying it strips power from democratically elected trustees. And that is The World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilfrey.