We're bringing you a special new "As It Happened" podcast in this feed, where we'll review the surprising and fascinating conversations from the month that was, and dust off a few gems from our archives. In this episode, we're looking forward to looking back at the month of October on "As It Happens."

Rafah crossing, Saudi Arabia World Cup, New Hampshire art ban, Israel/Hamas: European critics, Bluegrass record attempt, Edmonton Boyle Street deaths, MIT energy mediators and more

Saskatchewan carbon fees, Maine shooting: Deaf victim, Rooster mirror test, Sault Ste. Marie intimate partner violence, Iran funeral crackdown, Smoke's Poutinerie obituary, PEI coastline loss and more

Gaza: Child deaths, Halifax street renamed, Florida man games, Russian airport riot, Mundane Halloween, Quebec tuition walkout, Encore: Big pumpkin and more

Buffy Sainte-Marie investigation reaction, Shane Pinto suspension, Saskatchewan bat nightmare, Drug group arrests, BC lakes closed, Marc Miller: International students, Encore: Pumpkin dancing man and more

Maine shooting, Hostages family, Vegemite centenary, Gaza Al Jazeera family, Nigeria raid, Peter Nygard trial, Locked USB key and more

Food bank data, Whitecaps whistleblower: Ciara McCormack, Elizabeth Gray obituary, UN/Israel: Louis Blais, New Zealand loudspeaker battle, Meta lawsuit, Banting insulin descendant and more.

Gaza latest, Gaza UN fuel, New Orleans 'superfog', Sault Ste. Marie killings, Saskatchewan zebras, Chrome gnome follow, Hunterian baby remains and more

Gershon Baskin: Hostages, Iceland women's strike, Chrome gnome home, Dubai migrant workers, Medical debt cancellation, Trump co-defendants plea, Encore: Creepy doll auction and more

Egyptian food bank, Israel hostage, Mafia musician arrested, Ottawa 911 cabs, Toy museum vote, Feature: "UnCharitable" documentary and more