Radio Pandemic was founded by From Embers and friends just as the COVID-19 crisis hit Kingston, as many people were scrambling to figure out how to navigate the new uncertain terrain of physical distancing, government lockdowns and online organizing. We wanted to facilitate a conversation about the rapidly changing context in our city and beyond, and established a call-in show that airs on CFRC 101.9FM twice a week.

Someone from the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair was interested in the project and hosted a conversation with the collective as part of this year's event. The following is an edited version of that discussion.