I reported and co-produced this 2024 episode of NPR’s Code Switch podcast.

The episode is an expansion of reporting I did with 17-year-old Fanta Kaba as part of WNYC’s Radio Rookies program. We spoke with residents of NYCHA — New York City’s public housing authority — as well as advocates and officials to break down what it means when public housing goes private. The episode explains the difference between the Section 8 and Section 9 housing programs and what the latest NYCHA changes mean for residents. Fanta’s personal story, about how her family found stability and community in public housing, provides a framework for the episode, which is packed with information that helps listeners understand what’s at stake as private developers become more involved in public housing.

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