In his new book On Property, Rinaldo Walcott argues that the project of abolition will not be over until Black people everywhere are free, equal, and safe, and that this necessarily includes the abolition of police, prisons, and property. Arguing for a society based around communal forms of ownership, the call to abolish the police is a call to transform society so that those who have been made the most disadvantaged can partake in equitable distribution of the earth's resources.

Plus, frontline workers have been forced to work under extremely dangerous conditions throughout the pandemic, risking their lives and the safety of their families. Despite supportive statements from the government and praise for being "heroes," they continue to endure a lack of PPE, paid sick days, and fair compensation. We need to stand together and demand better.

Guests:

Rinaldo Walcott [@blacklikewho], professor in the Women and Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto, and author of On Property

Fred Hahn [@FredHahnCUPE], President of CUPE Ontario