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This is the story of a modern-day Erin Brockovich, set on the Mississippi River in an area known as “Cancer Alley." Her name is Sharon Lavigne, her community is St. James Parish in Louisiana, and her fight is to keep out one of the largest plastic manufacturing companies in the world.

In this investigative four-part series, hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera, we discover how o... more

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Recent Guests

Nikki Deloach
Actress, producer, and advocate, known for her roles in Hallmark Christmas movies
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Scott Budnick
Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and CEO of 1Community
Episode: When It Clicked: A Better Way to Treat Kids Who Make Mistakes
Ruth Reichl
Food writer, magazine editor, author, and culinary icon
Episode: Featuring: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
Sarah Johnson
CEO of Teaching Lab
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Episode: A Special Listen: The Power of Coaching Teachers
Luke Lee
Fourth-grade special education teacher in Brooklyn
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Kara Farber-Rawson
Instructional coach at Teaching Lab
Teaching Lab
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Gwendolyn Clegg
Driving force behind the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation, with over 20 years of experience defending parents in court.
Oklahoma Office of Family Representation
Episode: Listen Now: Keeping Families Together in Oklahoma
Julie McFadden
Hospice and palliative care nurse, author of 'Nothing to Fear'
Episode: Listen Now: Alive with Steve Burns
Laura Dern
Oscar-winning actress, producer, mother, daughter, and passionate advocate
Episode: Introducing: The Dan Buettner Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • Well produced and Sharon is inspirational

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kokella
    a year ago
  • Great work!

    Super entertaining for something that is actually really educational. Nice interviews, storytelling and vocals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duncanomics
    United States2 years ago
  • Intriguing and some solutions

    I love that this podcast isn’t just presenting the problems but also includes some solitons and answers. This is powerful and IMPORTANT information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TamaraT-Town
    United States2 years ago
  • Horrible Voice

    Good story, horrible voice. If you are one of those people who value podcast host voices, you will hate this. Not at all soothing. Abrupt, unsettling, annoying. It’s hard to like the narrator because her voice is so annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Charlottencjess
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for an unfamiliar topic to me!

    I’m a couple of episodes in. Interesting. I’m not familiar with this story at all so it’s all new to me. As an aside, I’m not sure why being anti-racism or “woke” equals “anti-white”. People are just looking for true equality. That should be normal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN0724
    United States3 years ago

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Everything Happens: A Not-So Hallmark Christmas
Q: What does Christmas mean to you amid the struggles?
Nikki focuses on the importance of little joys, connection, and how the storytelling in Hallmark movies allows people to feel connected and not alone.
Everything Happens: A Not-So Hallmark Christmas
Q: Could you start with Hallmark Christmas?
Nikki shares that discussing Hallmark movies is the best place to start, as they create a genre of predictable storylines that provide comfort.
When It Clicked: A Better Way to Treat Kids Who Make Mistakes
Q: What are those other options for youth justice?
Instead of incarceration, Scott suggests mentorship, restorative justice, and support services as alternatives to help young people reintegrate successfully into society.
When It Clicked: A Better Way to Treat Kids Who Make Mistakes
Q: Do you still spend Saturdays with incarcerated youth?
Scott continues to teach and mentor youth at Somar Juvenile Hall every Saturday, inspiring change and providing hope.
When It Clicked: A Better Way to Treat Kids Who Make Mistakes
Q: Tell me a little bit about why everything changed for you. What happened in that class that impacted you so much?
Walking into the juvenile hall and witnessing young kids in shackles, hearing their stories of hardship and sentences, made Scott realize the stark injustices within the system.

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The series provides a deep dive into the environmental and social justice issues surrounding plastic manufacturing, particularly focused on the fight of Sharon Lavigne and her community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, against a major plastic factory. Using an investigative lens, it explores the extensive effects of plastic production on both health and the environment while shedding light on the struggles faced by local communities in their pursuit of justice and sustainability. Listeners can also expect insights on broader themes of corporate responsibility, community activism, and the implications of plastic waste, making it a compelling listen for those concerned about ecological issues and community resilience.

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