The Current's episode covers three main topics. First, it delves into the spread of the QAnon conspiracy theory in Canada, including its penetration into churches, with insights from Jessica DiSabatino, the lead pastor of the Journey Church in Calgary, and journalist Justin Ling. The second segment features Dr. James Maskalyk, who shares his experience of using meditation to handle the stress of frontline pandemic work and his current battle with Stage 4 cancer. Lastly, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson discuss their new book 'All We Can Save,' which compiles essays, stories, and poems about the climate crisis, highlighting the losses already suffered and the potential for future salvation.

Environmental Defence in Toronto emphasizes that the zero-waste movement should continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley Wallis, the group's plastics program manager, notes an increase in single-use plastic use and public wariness towards reusables. Despite the pandemic, polling indicates strong Canadian support for banning single-use plastics. Wallis criticizes the plastics industry for promoting disposables as hygienic and highlights the environmental and human health link. She urges responsible environmental action alongside pandemic management, expressing concern over PPE litter and advocating for the reduction of unnecessary plastics.