The following episode contains graphic language and references to sexual and racial violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Guests: Erica Ifill, The Hill Times columnist, and Rachel Gilmore, Global News reporter

The past two weeks have seen a peak in the wave of hate washing over Canada fuelled by political polarization, divisions over masks and vaccines, and a growing far-right movement. It resulted in what appears to be systematic and organized digital hate campaigns against mostly women and journalists who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) across Toronto, Ottawa and Edmonton. Journalists have been sent a torrent of racist, homophobic, misogynistic and violent abuse via email, with threats and content so disturbing police have been contacted and conversations with stakeholders in play to assure their safety. Journalists Erica Ifill and Rachel Gilmore join host Saba Eitizaz for a difficult conversation with about where it all started and what it’s like to be the target of hate. The shared pain and trauma might be personal, but the implications of what’s going on could impact an entire nation. The following episode contains graphic language and references to sexual and racial violence. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Sean Pattendon