Previews + Extras
Eviction is higher among Richmond's Black, Brown residents
S2021 E59 - 7m 8s
The federal ban on evictions, extended by President Biden through March, is a much-needed, yet only temporary pause on a looming crisis. Retro Report reports from Richmond, VA, which has one of the highest eviction rates in the nation, on how Confederate history and race are the biggest factors in determining which residents are at a higher risk of being evicted.
How online misinformation helped fuel the Capitol riot
S2021 E59 - 5m 11s
What level of online influence did local and state-level Republican officials have in the lead-up to the Capitol insurrection? An Associated Press investigation delved into the public and private social media accounts of nearly 1,000 Republican officials to look at how many perpetuated online misinformation leading up to the Jan 6 riot. Garance Burke, journalist for the AP, joins to discuss.
Why Black-owned independent bookstores matter
S2021 E59 - 5m 30s
Many Black-owned independent bookstores experienced a surge in sales this past summer after the George Floyd protests ignited more interest in learning about Black history, white supremacy, and systemic racism. Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country, serving its community for 60 years and weathering many changes.
Similar Shows
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
News and Public Affairs
WORLD Channel
News and Public Affairs
School Sleuth: The Case of the Wired Classroom
News and Public Affairs
Amanpour and Company
News and Public Affairs
Defining Hope
News and Public Affairs
Power Over Parkinson's
News and Public Affairs
Speaking Grief
News and Public Affairs
Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life
News and Public Affairs
America After Charleston
News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE/World
News and Public Affairs
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.