The Radical Reverend

What does faith and worship look like in the time of COVID-19? How could a loving and benevolent God allow us to suffer through a global pandemic? Is there anything to be hopeful about? The Radical Reverend discusses these questions and more on this month's Faith Panel.

Guests:

Fizza Mir, Muslim activist, on getting closer to God and putting our faith into action.

Annie Matan, Jewish spiritual leader, on connecting with each other and feeling the energy of God in our lives.

The government response to COVID-19 has been slow and insufficient, resulting in small businesses and individuals struggling to make ends meet. This week, The Radical Reverend looks at policies the government could enact to help. Plus, rent strikes, stay home strikes, and other ways you can fight back.

With guests:

Emma Wakelin, Liberal Party strategist, on why we need universal basic income, supports for small businesses, and interest-free loans.

Alex Grant [@alexg_fightback], editor at Fightback, on the problems with universal basic income, what the revolution should look like, and how workers can fight for their rights.

With businesses shutting down as COVID-19 spreads, many workers are losing their jobs while others are being forced to work under dangerous conditions. This week, The Radical Reverend looks at what what the government is doing to address this crisis, and where people can go for help. Plus, how Foodora workers won the right to unionize.

Guests:

Deena Ladd [@DeenaLadd], with Workers' Action Center [@WorkersAC], on the challenges faced by precarious workers.

Thomas McKechnie, Foodora organizer, on the landmark ruling allowing Foodora workers to unionize.

Cuts to public health in Ontario have reduced our ability to respond to COVID-19, from the loss of hospital beds, to staffing shortages, to a lack of critical supplies and equipment. This week, The Radical Reverend looks at how we got into this mess and what we can do to get out of it. Plus, how we can move the fight for climate justice online.

Guests:

Natalie Mehra, Executive Director of Ontario Health Coalition, on the impact of COVID-19 on our public health system.

Kendall Mar, activist with Fridays for Future, on striking for climate justice online.