Inherited host Shaylyn Martos sits down with storyteller Radu Stochita, who examined plastic reuse in Romanian culture in Season 3, Episode 6: “Bag of Bags.” Together, they talk about Radu’s process of interviewing his family, environmental responsibility, and the need for data-focused climate journalism.

Radu Stochita is a Watson Fellow, traveling the world to understand how labor unions and informal workers’ groups build community. Originally from Romania, he has worked in the labor movement and finished his studies at Bowdoin College. On the side he is a freelance journalist, having published labor, tech, environmental analyses for Al Jazeera, Nation, Jacobin or Dissent. He can be found on Instagram @stochita.radu and Twitter @stochita_radu.

Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency. For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod. 

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