Ever had to clean up after the rest of the world? This is a constant ecological reality for Fijian residents, told to us by local reporters Paea Halatanu Nawaqatabu and Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti. Our host reflects on the importance of transparency and busts the myth of objectivity.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual harassment and domestic violence.

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Is home a place or a feeling? For reporter Tekella Foster and her interviewee, it’s a small Mississippi town. Our host talks with producer Laura Gonzalez about challenging stereotypes and recognizing beauty everywhere—from the Gulf States to New York and South Central LA to MacArthur Park.

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Language isn’t dead as long as it isn’t forgotten. Reporter Arielle Farve Deer and mentor Taylar Dawn Stagner reflect on their interview with a Chickasaw man who moved to his ancestral land to learn and preserve Chickashanompa. Our host is reminded of her first visit to El Salvador.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses Indian Boarding Schools and death.

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Animals kept in cages rely on humans for survival. So what happens if disaster strikes while we’re away? Reporter Colton Jimenez revisits the story of a pet store owner who’s seen wildfires destroy aviaries, and our host investigates the externalities of owning parrots. 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions animal suffering.

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Stop and smell the flowers… and consider how they’re impacted by climate change! Hear from reporter Lucia Ruan about a flower farmer and how the floral industry contributes to global warming, while our host reflects on the role of the LA Flower District in her childhood. 

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