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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

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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Luke Lee
Fourth-grade special education teacher in Brooklyn
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Kara Farber-Rawson
Instructional coach at 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.
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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
Fumiko Chino
Advocate sharing her personal experience with medical debt and healthcare struggles due to her husband's cancer.
Episode: Listen Now: Uncared For is Back!

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 States2 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its engaging and accessible presentation of complex issues that affect everyday lives, especially in relation to health and environment.
Listeners appreciate the storytelling and educational aspects while expressing concern over themes of corporate responsibility and environmental advocacy.
Most reviews highlight the compelling narratives and emotional depth of the topics discussed, especially regarding the impact of industrial pollution on local communities.
Many find the content inspiring and motivating, fostering a sense of responsibility toward community action and environmental stewardship.
Some listeners express discomfort with perceived biases in the discussions, particularly regarding political nuances in the narrative.

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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.
A Special Listen: The Power of Coaching Teachers
Q: What should educators take away from this conversation?
Teachers should recognize the importance of stepping into leadership roles and supporting one another. They should practice in each other's classrooms, fostering a community of learning and improvement.
Listen Now: Keeping Families Together in Oklahoma
Q: What would it take both practically and politically for Oklahoma, for other states across the country to truly value this work?
Gwendolyn emphasizes the need for education regarding the importance of family representation in the child welfare system and how all stakeholders need to advocate for better support and funding.

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The series highlights the journey of Sharon Lavigne, a community advocate in St. James Parish, Louisiana, fighting against the establishment of a large plastic manufacturing plant in her area, often referred to as "Cancer Alley" due to the severe health impacts of industrial pollution. Through investigative storytelling, the series explores the pervasive influence of plastics in our lives, the environmental challenges they pose, and the importance of grassroots activism in driving change. By examining the struggles and resilience of Lavigne and her community, the series aims to inspire listeners to confront the plastic crisis and consider their role in advocating for healthier environments.

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