Between Two Highways: Recent Episodes
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An environmental justice podcast series presented by Greenlining the Hood that documents environmental issues in the City of Stockton as well as the people, organizations, and efforts that are taking action to improve the environment. Will also occasionally feature guests from other cities to highlight other case studies. and solutions.
Food sovereignty is the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods. Much of South Stockton can be considered food deserts or food swamps in that it is difficult to access a grocery store with fresh produce. Community gardening is one way that people have been stepping up to try to grow their own produce. This episode will dive into this issue with our host Nicolas Tamayo and youth Murad Shah.
This final episode in the series covers the Stockton-San Joaquin Delta and the impacts that will touch it such as flooding, toxic algal blooms, and state water wars. Hosted by Brianna Garcia featuring the Executive Director of Restore the Delta, Barbara Barrigan Parilla.
This first episode kicks of the Greenlining the Hood environmental justice series. We focus on the city of Stockton and in understanding what redlining is and the legacy it leaves as well as the concept of greenlining. Then we talk about youth climate advocates and hear some young people's perspectives on why they got involved in activism and climate action. The podcast also features special guest youth host Jasmina "Jazzy" Patchell.
Learn about Stockton’s air quality and the work that the local nonprofit Little Manila Rising has been doing to reduce air pollution and improve asthma rates in the City of Stockton. Hosted by Nicolas Tamayo and youth Star Torres; featuring guest Matt Holmes from Little Manila Rising.