In this episode, we explore the growing resistance against a controversial $44 million police training facility planned in San Pablo, known by critics as "Cop City." The project includes a 20-lane shooting range and VR training zone, funded in part by $11 million from COVID relief funds—sparking outrage among residents, many of whom were unaware of the development.

We hear from frontline organizers, including a prison education advocate and Ethan, a high school student who became politically active online. Together, they discuss how Block Hop Campus activists are building long-term community power through canvassing, public meetings, and weekly protests. The episode highlights concerns over police militarization, displacement, and the misallocation of public funds in marginalized neighborhoods.

In this episode, we take on Big Tobacco in Richmond.

We interview Dr. Raymond Chimezie, PhD, CHES — a Behavioral Health-Risk Prevention and Education Advocate — on what parents and teachers should know.

No amount of tobacco use by children is safe. Dr. Chimezie explains how nicotine harms brain development and how second-hand smoke affects children's health.

He also reveals how companies like Philip Morris and British American Tobacco are targeting our youth through billions in marketing and rebranding.

Listen to an insightful conversation with Paula White, Senior Manager of Urban Watershed Stewardship at The Watershed Project, a Richmond-based organization dedicated to connecting communities with their local watersheds.

Paula shares how The Watershed Project advances environmental stewardship through education, hands-on restoration, and policy advocacy. From coastal cleanups to habitat restoration using bioswales—their work strengthens urban ecosystems while addressing challenges like flooding, sediment buildup, and maintaining green spaces.

Hear about the restoration of Rheem Creek, upcoming Wildcat Creek events, and how data collection and storytelling help drive impactful change. Want to get involved? Learn how volunteering can make a difference in your backyard!