America has a ton of clothing waste. It’s part of the reason many eco-conscious shoppers prefer thrifting. There’s one problem: even when thrifting, many still buy a ton of clothes and toss barely used garments. Social media is fueling this via massive thrift hauls, a.k.a showing off your shopping sprees. Thrifting and environmental experts help us to explore whether or not shopping secondhand has lost its environmental focus. We’re also looking at how are low-income communities — who’ve historically relied on thrifting for its affordable prices — are affected.

Host/Producer: Jill Webb

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood

In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely than their white counterparts to die during childbirth. This is why maternal health advocates are pushing the city to connect Black mothers-to-be with Black midwives and doulas for better pregnancy outcomes. In this episode, we hear from birth-givers, advocates, and lawmakers about how to give Black New Yorkers better birthing experiences.

Host/Producer: Jill Webb

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood

New York will no longer prosecute or arrest children under age 12 in 2023 for pretty much all crimes except homicide. Advocates are hopeful this will interrupt the school to prison pipeline — especially for Black and Latinx kids. On the In Depth podcast, we hear how trauma-informed practices could provide better outcomes for at-risk kids.

Host/Producer: Jill Webb

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood