On this episode of Getting To The Root, hear from freelance journalist for The Guardian and Hofstra journalism student Amudalat Ajasa, who discusses balancing both her busy life and reporting about the current Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis.

You'll also hear from reporter Katrina O'Brien with more information about PPE's. This week, Katrina spoke with investigative reporter and environmental journalist Karl Grossman on how personal protection equipment pollution has been impacting the shore of South Hampton. They break down what the community and legislators are doing to combat this issue.

Lastly, hear from journalist Julio Ricardo in his discussion with Mario Murillo about a new podcast called La Brega. La Brega unearths the before untold stories of Puerto Rico ranging from the people, to the island and understanding the complexities in each.

Music: Deja Mary