BackStory – “Another Man’s Treasure”
Several fascinating stories of the history of trash in America.
Have You Heard? – “The Middle Class Myth: Why College Doesn’t Solve Poverty“>
Another myth of the meritoricracy busted. Attending college actually creates debt rather than raising people out of poverty, especially if they’re unable to graduate
Sound Opinions – “Ska”
I’ve always been a fan of ska music, especially the first and second waves, the third wave less so. Here’s a great historical background of this music, great for parties and political messaging alike.
Re:Sound – “The Whatever Suits You Show”
Really liked the story of the business making custom-made suits for women and transmen. Also, a good 99% Invisible episode about police uniforms.
99% Invisible – A Sea Worth It’s Salt
The unlikeley story of California’s largest body of water, created by accident in the early 1900s, turned into a tourist resort in the 50s and 60s, and today scorned for it’s unaturalness even within the environmental movement, despite being home to scores of unique species of birds.
