In the wake of the Lebanese civil war, post-war reconstruction was built around the idea that the market would fix everything. But as investors flocked into Beirut the cost of housing skyrocketed, pushing long-time residents out of the city they had fought for. Over time, architecture and heritage were lost as neighborhoods slowly emptied of residents and bu ... Show More
May 2021
Not Your Opportunity Zone – Fighting Disaster Capitalism in Puerto Rico
<p>This week, Puerto Rico’s Ariadna Godreau Aubert – founder & executive director of Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico, human rights lawyer, and activist – joins the Filmmaker and the Advocate to discuss the ways Puerto Rico’s status as an unincorporated territory of the U.S. impacts t ... Show More
41m 31s
May 2021
Skid Row Pushing Back - The Dirty Divide in Los Angeles
<p>California–known to the world as the home of Hollywood stars, relaxed beach vibes, and…the location of 25% of the homeless population in the US.</p><p>After an emotional introduction about the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and an update on how the billionaires in the ... Show More
42m 9s
Jul 2024
At The Summer Fair (Encore)
Originally Aired: July 14th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 13)
Our story tonight is called “At the Summer Fair,” and it’s a story about a yearly tradition and how it changes in the different summers of your life. It’s also about plums taken from the icebox, a handmade cup wrapped in pa ... Show More
23m 14s
Jul 2025
At the Summer Fair (Encore)
Originally Aired: July 14th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called At the Summer Fair, and it’s a story about a yearly tradition, and how it changes in the different summers of your life. It’s also about plums taken from the icebox, a handmade cup wrapped in pape ... Show More
23m 36s
Aug 2025
The Corner Store (Encore)
Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13) Our story tonight is called The Corner Store, and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things to discover. It’s also about a display of school supplies, a recipe fr ... Show More
34m 2s
Feb 2025
640. Your Word Is Your Reality
If you’ve ever been through a stretch season, you know it can be a wild ride. Maybe you’re in the middle of one right now. You might be healing from heartbreak, navigating a big career move or simply having a good-ole dark night of the soul. 3 months postpartum, Lindsey takes us ... Show More
10m 6s
Sep 2024
Your English Five a Day #45.4
E369: 🎙️ Hello and welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast. My name is Anna, and you're listening to Week 45, Day 4 of Your English Five a Day. In this series, we explode your active vocabulary and improve your listening skills by diving into five vocabulary items every wee ... Show More
12m 52s