- What's missing from Canada's 'unsophisticated' racism discussion
Friday, June 5th 2020
The death of George Floyd after a Minnesota police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes has led to protests all over the U.S. Protests here in Canada have also led to a discussion about systemic racism in this country. Dave is joined by the Financial Post’s Vanmala Subramaniam who discusses what that systemic racism is, why there is debate about it in Canada, and how protests sparked by George Floyd’s death could push our country to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- How nursing homes could change after devastating COVID-19 deaths
Tuesday, June 2nd 2020
The conditions at Ontario long-term care and seniors homes were laid bare in a troubling report from Canadian Forces staff who were working in the facilities to help amid the COVID-19 crisis. But those who follow the issue will tell you that these are ongoing issues in part of the health care system that doesn’t always get the attention it needs. Dave is joined by Ottawa Citizen health reporter Elizabeth Payne to talk about how COVID-19 may have made existing problems worse, and how the report, and the pandemic may force real change on long-term care in Ontario and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The horrific conditions in Ontario long-term care homes
Thursday, May 28th 2020
A damning report from Canadian Forces staff who were called in to help at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak has revealed horrible conditions at some Ontario long-term care facilities. The report, which focused on conditions at five Toronto-area centres, detailed cockroach infestations, inadequate nutrition, rotten food, and one instance of a resident choking to death after being fed while lying down. Ontario premier Doug Ford called it the hardest day he’s had as premier. I talk with the National Post’s Chris Selley about what the premier is proposing to do now, how COVID-19 makes this situation worse, and later we touch on the controversy about large gatherings in Toronto parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Terrorist charges in incel massage-parlour killing explained
Tuesday, May 26th 2020
The teenager who went on a stabbing rampage at a Toronto massage parlour earlier this year has been hit with terrorism-related charges. The teen’s case marks the first time terrorism charges have been laid in connection with the ideology known as incel, or involuntary celibate, a woman hating online subculture. Dave is joined by the National Post's Joseph Brean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- How masks will change how we see ourselves and others
Friday, May 22nd 2020
Masks. Are you wearing one when you go out? As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, masks are likely to become a big part of day-to-day life. They can help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But how do they affect they way others see us? Or how we see ourselves? What kind of communication challenges will we have? The Montreal Gazette's Monique Beaudin and the National Post's Sharon Kirkey discuss the psychology of masks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
