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EP 12Dec 2024
58 min

The System Wasn't Built for Us — And That's By Design

A deep dive into how systemic barriers in housing, education, and criminal justice were intentionally constructed to limit Black communities in New Orleans.

Systemic ReformEducation
EP 11Nov 2024
42 min

City Council: Who Are They Really Working For?

Breaking down recent City Council decisions, who benefits, and why public comment periods matter more than most people realize.

Local PoliticsAccountability
EP 10Oct 2024
51 min

Claiborne Avenue: What We Lost and What We're Building

Before the 1960s, Claiborne Avenue in Treme was lined with Black-owned businesses. This episode explores the history and the path forward.

HistoryEconomic Justice
EP 09Sep 2024
45 min

Youth Voices: The Next Generation Speaks

Young activists from the Seventh Ward share their perspectives on education, policing, and what they need from community leaders.

YouthCommunity
EP 08Aug 2024
37 min

Deplatformed: When They Can't Silence You

What happens when social media tries to silence community voices? A conversation about platform independence and owning your narrative.

Digital RightsFree Speech
EP 07Jul 2024
48 min

Fair Wages, Real Jobs: Economic Justice in NOLA

The gap between minimum wage and living wage in New Orleans — and what local policy can actually do about it.

Economic JusticePolicy

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