Objection to the Rule

Theresa Robinson, Matthew Schneeman, and Jasmin Smith recap and discuss the dysfunction in the vote-by-mail system that was rolled out for New York’s democratic primary; property managers removing people from unused housing in Philadelphia; a Nigerian buy-back program that exchanges guns for cattle; and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights campaign which provided $800,000 to fight Covid-19 and 450,000 grants for essential living experiences and rent relief.

Theresa Robbinson, Jasmin Smith, Sarah Weck, Matthew Schneeman, and Emily Scott discuss tenant harassment in Brooklyn; the challenges faced by international students in the U.S. under new visa rules; facing addiction during the pandemic; the mysterious death of Park Won-soon, the mayor of Seoul, South Korea; protests against the appointment of a new interior minister in France who has been accused of rape; and a U.S. Supreme Court decision that deals a blow to the Keystone Pipeline.

Theresa Robbinson, Matthew Schneeman, Jasmin Smith, and Emily Scott discuss the violence at the Occupy City Hall protests in NYC; coronavirus in California prisons; the response to China's human rights abuses against Uighurs; the killing of Ethiopian singer and activist Hachalu Hundessa and the protests it has sparked; and the long-overdue removal of the Confederate symbol from the Mississippi state flag.

Theresa Robbinson, Matthew Schneeman, Jasmin Smith, and Emily Scott discuss a Supreme Court decision that negatively impacts asylum seekers, and human trafficking in Iran. They also present stories on the olive-sided flycatcher and Christian Cooper, and the renaming of NASA Headquarters after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson.

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Theresa Robbinson, Jasmin Smith, Matthew Schneeman, Emily Scott, and Sarah Weck present stories on a nationwide series of recent and disturbing hanging deaths of four Black men, a woman, and a teenage boy, sparking fear, sadness, and outrage at the potential that they are deaths by lynching; a landmark Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ workers; the release of John Bolton's new book; the history of Juneteenth in Mexico, where it is also called el Dia de los Negros; and some more news from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Matt also presents a special interview segment with his friend Dasia, a queer trans woman, about her feelings on the recent Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ workers. You can check out a previous interview he did with Dasia here: https://soundcloud.com/user-32819128/40-dasia-dont-say-crasy

Matthew Schneeman presents a story on yeast, baking, and the pandemic, as well as an interview with Lacey Tauber on local politics and the New York primary election (which is on June 23rd!). Tauber is the former legislative director to Antonio Reynoso, and is currently working in the field with Emily Gallagher on her campaign for State Assembly.

Theresa Robbinson presents a story titled "Juneteenth for Whom?"

Jasmin Smith share the history of Black Music Month and the history of Disco Demolition Night.

Sarah Weck presents a story on the global response to the protests over the death of George Floyd.

Emily Scott shares a good news story on Samira Nasr's new role as editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar, which makes her the first woman of color in the position.

Theresa Robbinson interviews Oakland activist and musician, Ryan Nicole; Jasmin Smith presents a story on the suspension of Buffalo police officers for shoving an activist to the ground, and the reaction of their fellow officers; Matthew Schneeman interviews Lacey Tauber, who is the former legislative director to Antonio Reynoso and is currently working in the field with Emily Gallagher; and Emily Scott presents a little bit of good news.

Theresa Robbinson, Jasmin Smith, Matthew Schneeman, and Emily Scott discuss the killing of George Floyd and the history of the militarization of the police in the US, as well as how media coverage differs when black people who are not cisgender men are killed. Also, Minneapolis and Minnesota, where George Floyd was killed, is profiled, and we share a brief good news story featuring Magic Johnson.

Theresa Robbinson, Emily Scott, Matthew Schneeman, and Jasmin Smith discuss how COVID-19 is affecting NYC by zip code; the pandemic is causing journalist layoffs; the University of California is dropping SAT and ACT requirements for applicants; Rwanda is using robots to help combat coronavirus; and how the US is poised to get more electricity from renewable sources this year than from coal for the first time.

Matt also presents a special feature on internet access and the non-profit NYC Mesh! Visit www.nycmesh.net to learn more.

Sarah Weck interviews an epidemiologist working in Vietnam, about (surprise!) COVID-19; Matthew Schneeman presents a story on The Muse Brooklyn, ABCirque, and the survival of circus performers in NYC; and Jasmin Smith reports on the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.