As It Happens

As It Happens: Monday Edition

April 6, 2020

Full Episode Transcript

Part One

Buchans Covid Shaming
A Newfoundland man says he's been shunned by his community after his girlfriend's funeral was linked to the spread of COVID-19.

Bringing Parents Home
Our guest wants to move her mother out of an Ottawa nursing home over fears of a future COVID-19 outbreak. But if she does, she risks losing a spot that took years to get.

Part Two

Health Minister Patty Hadju
Patty Hajdu says her government is doing everything it can to fight the virus. But questions remain about when they'll deliver widespread testing to track it in Canada.

Spider-man Jogger
A UK man goes viral, after he and a friend cheer up children in their locked-down town but running through the streets dressed as Spiderman.

Part Three

Pizza Nova Class Action
We spoke to an Ontario pizza delivery driver who challenged his boss on bad working conditions. Now, he's taking his fight to a bigger stage...a $150 million dollar lawsuit.

Amazon Guy Fired
Soon after an Amazon employee participated in a walkout in New York, he was fired. Amazon says it's because he violated social distancing rules but our guest sees it a little differently.

Knife Artist
A performance artist attempts to capture his latest feat on video… but falls head first into his side hustle: sculptures made of dozens of knives.