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A poem about Black lives, Georges Laraque, the cast of 'Normal People': What're You At? With Tom Power

A poem about Black lives in the face of injustice, a catch-up with former NHLer Georges Laraque, actress and voice artist Sarah Chalke, and the cast of Normal People, along with other special guests from across the nation and around the world.

Stay inside and hang out with Tom Power.

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Tom Power joins Georges Laraque for a virtual hangout. (CBC)

This episode aired on June 7 and is available on CBC Gem.

Hey Canada, what're you at?

Tom Power is back to do a virtual check-in with Canadians across the country — from his living room with his nan blanket. "What're you at?" is Tom's friendly Newfoundland way of asking, "How are you?" 

Prince Amoako

We begin this week's episode with a powerful performance from the series Poetic License, a poem by Poet Prince Amoako. If I, is a cry for Black lives in the face of injustice.
I know the colour of my skin reflects the moon, but doesn't reflect bullets
  
Full Poem:

Normal People

Tom chats with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal from Normal People, the acclaimed series based on the novel by Sally Rooney.

Georges Laraque

Former NHL player Georges Laraque joins Tom via video chat to talk about anti-Black racism, the post-pandemic NHL season, and training for a marathon while recovering from COVID-19.

Long Distance Art

Calgary artist Simone Saunders virtually teamed up with Cleveland artist Tekikki Walker to collaborate on a series for The Social Distancing Festival called This Ain't No Video Game, We Want Outta This Circus.

Sarah Chalke

Rick and Morty star Sarah Chalke talks about what quarantine life is like with six kids, three dogs and one cat, and how she's set up a unique workspace at home that allows her to continue recording voice-overs for her shows.

Will Lees

Tom is joined for a chat by Will Lees, who has been stranded at sea for 82 days. The Vancouverite was working on a cruise ship when the COVID-19 pandemic started, and hasn't yet been able to return home.

QUEENS

Drag queens Allysin Chaynes, Lucy Flawless, Lucinda Miu and Jada Hudson from the new comedy-mystery QUEENS chat with Tom about the premiere of their show, and how Pride Toronto has gone virtual this year.

Musical guest: Riit

Musician Riit calls in from her home in Iqaluit to chat about social distancing in Nunavut and its reopening. She performs her title track, ataataga, from her first album.