When 17-year-old Fanta Kaba was growing up, her family moved around a lot — until they finally found stability in public housing. But now, a controversial plan is changing the way the New York City Housing Authority operates. NYCHA, the largest public housing program in the country, is bringing private companies in to to manage public housing units.
Five years after Michael Brown’s death at the hands of a police officer galvanized criminal justice reform activists in St. Louis, they’re gaining serious momentum to shut down the city’s notorious Workhouse jail. This episode received a 2020 Third Coast International Audio Festival Award.
Fifteen-year-old Christina Adja loves her South Bronx neighborhood — but lately, she’s seen chain restaurants replacing small businesses and shiny apartment buildings going up. And it’s made her wonder: How do changing neighborhoods affect teenagers’ sense of stability and belonging?
Through a series of open and honest audio diaries, Folashade Olatunde shares a story about trauma and self-discovery as she invites listeners on her journey to rebuild her relationship with her dad, who’s been in prison since she was two years old. This segment received a 2022 Gracie Award.
A look into the St. Louis Circuit Court’s relationship with EMASS — a private, for-profit monitoring company that collects fees from people awaiting trial and threatens to have them sent back to jail if they can’t pay.