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In this week's episode, as part of our partnership with New York University's Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards Community Engagement Core, we discuss gun violence with NYU's Dr. Maurizio Porfiri, then Jasmin and Reese talk about the US debt ceiling crisis, World Health Organization employees being accused of sex abuse during the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...

This week Reese, Jasmin and Emily discuss the treatment and expulsion Haitian migrants at the Southern border under a public health law, corruption in local Honduran politics, and they also speak with Lisa Bloodgood of the Newtown Creek Alliance at the top of the hour.

Emily, Reese and Jasmin discuss the protests and arrests outside of the 2021 Met Gala, gymnasts testifying on Capitol Hill about the FBI's handling of the Larry Nassar case, the Aukus submarine pact between the US, UK, and Australia to counter China, and a carbon capture plant in Iceland.

Reese and Emily discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the meaning of "Never Forget," the indictment of former DA in the Ahmaud Arbery case, free contraception for French women aged 25 and under, and some good news about an affordable apartment building in New Orleans that was able to keep the lights on after Hurricane Ida with the help of solar power.

Jasmin, Reese and Emily discuss a staffing crisis on Riker's Island and its impact on prisoners' access to medical care, a brief overview of the history of Burkina Faso and a recent attack in the country, North Carolina allowing those with felony convictions to vote, and a new office devoted to climate change in the US Department of Health.

Jasmin and Emily talk about tropical storm Henri's impact on an NYC comeback concert, Pfizer seeking US approval for booster shots, Nicole Kidman's exemption from Hong Kong's quarantine protocol, and an instagram account dedicated to good news.

Reese, Jasmin and Emily discuss ICE detention centers continuing to operate in New Jersey, the Biden Administration pushing back against bans on masking in schools, the Taliban taking over Afghanistan, and the IPCC report. *Please note there were some technical / audio issues during the recording of this episode*

Reese, Jasmin and Emily talk about NYC forcing the unhoused off of the street, Rep. Cori Bush sleeping outdoors to protest the end of the CDC's eviction moratorium, Mexico suing US gun manufacturers, and the city of Denver, CO deciding to pay drivers to fix broken taillights instead of ticketing them.

Emily, Reese and Jasmin discuss a well-known NYC sommelier being arrested for arson, Amazon workers being fired by robot supervisors, an apparent coup in Tunisia, and Cleveland, OH's Major League Baseball team changing its name.

Emily, Reese and Jasmin speak with Professor George Thurston of NYU Langone's Department of Environmental Medicine about the impact of air pollution, specifically particulate matter, on the human body and the relationship between science, community action, and legislation. They also discuss a Texas judge's ruling against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, Greece and other Eu...

Reese, Emily and Jasmin discuss the reported increase in violent crime in New York, Texas legislators leaving their state in protest of voter suppression GOP bill, unrest in South Africa following the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma, and reasons to be hopeful about climate change.

Reese, Jasmin and Emily discuss the outcome of the 2021 NYC primary election, Gov. DeWine signing a so-called 'license to discriminate' bill in Ohio, the assassination of former Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, and a case for climate optimism.

Reese and Jasmin discuss Brooklyn Defenders Services lawyers and support staff trying to form a union, AG Merrick Garland imposing a moratorium on federal executions, the high and often hidden costs of the Olympics, and California giving free meals to all public schoolchildren.

Emily interviews Dr. Stephanie Sterling, the Section Chief of Infectious Diseases at NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn, the Hospital Epidemiologist, and the Co-Lead of the NYU VTEU Brooklyn Site. Reese interviews activist Natalie James, a founder of the Reclaim Pride Coalition, which organizes the Queer Liberation March. Emily and Reese also discuss Biden's controversial choice to increase funding f...

Jasmin, Reese and Emily discuss ranked choice voting in the 2021 NYC primary election, US bishops wanting to rebuke Catholic politicians for supporting abortion rights, people facing gang violence and displacement in Haiti, and the Passamaquoddy tribe getting some of their land back.

Reese, Jasmin and Emily discuss the NYC Pride organizers' decision to ban uniformed police from marching, Vice President Harris telling migrants not to come to the US during visit to Guatemala, out of control spending on nuclear weapons, and some positive climate news.

Emily, Reese and Jasmin discuss the NYPD closing Washington Square Park earlier than usual, the alarming rise in the number of voter suppression bills in the US, the discovery of the remains of 215 indigenous children at the site of a Canadian residential school in British Columbia, and updates on local COVID stats.

Reese, Emily and Jasmin speak with Terry Gordon and David Luglio of NYU about particulate matter in the NYC subway system, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones being denied tenure at UNC Chapel Hill, the shocking arrest of Belarusian journalist and activist Roman Protasevich, and the first woman appointed to be the president of the Louvre.

Reese, Emily and Jasmin speak with Darlene McDay about ending qualified immunity in NY, Representative Rashida Tlaib's conversation with Pres. Biden about supporting Palestinian rights, the current COVID crisis in India, and the retirement activities of former circus elephants.

Theresa, Emily and Jasmin talk about labor violations against Indian migrant workers in New Jersey, Representative Liz Cheney's vocal criticism of Trump and Trump loyalists, Palestinians protesting to keep their homes in Sheikh Jarrah, Israeli police storming the Al-Aqsa mosque, and California hitting 95% renewable energy.

Jasmin, Emily and Theresa discuss a local lawsuit over Chipotle's working conditions, a federal judge strikes down CDC eviction moratorium, escalating protests in Colombia, and the current administration's stance waiving COVID vaccine patent protections.

This week Emily, Jasmin and Theresa discuss the NYPD's controversial use of a robot dog, the Supreme Court's decision to allow juveniles to be sentenced as adults, the murder of Sarah Halimi in France, and some good reproductive news for a rare elderly bird.

Jasmin, Emily and Theresa discuss changes to how the Manhattan DA will handle charges against sex workers, the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict, the police killing of Ma'Khia Bryan, France's most recent move to further restrict the wearing of hijabs, and some good news about the 'Climate Clock' in Union Square. 

Emily, Jasmin and Theresa speak with local community organizer Anthony Buissereth of North Brooklyn Neighbors and Dr. Judith Zelikoff of NYU's Grossman School of medicine re: environmental medicine and "citizen science". The hosts also discuss the killing of Daunte Wright by Brooklyn Center, MN police, global disparities in COVID treatment and vaccine availability, and a breakthrough in identifyin...

Theresa, Emily and Jasmin speak with Trisha Ocona, who is running for Brooklyn Borough President, discuss the legislative attacks on the rights of trans people, particularly trans children, violence against women in Turkey, and some good news about the environment.