The Graduate

Education, Immigrants, Low Wage Work

When we think about college, there’s a certain whimsical image, a time of self discovery and carefree fun before you step out into the “real” …

[No] Child Left Behind

Criminal Justice, Education, Immigrants

We often see children as innocents who need love, support, and stability. But not all young people are nurtured this way. Too often youth from …

Redemption

Criminal Justice, Immigrants

In today’s political climate, there’s a prominent narrative of “bad” immigrants who don’t deserve to be here. This isn’t new — it’s a part of …

It’s a Man’s Man’s World

Black Workers, Education, Women

What happens when you go to work and no one else in the room looks like you? Being the “only one” often means more scrutiny, …

The Gig’s Up

Gig Economy, Low Wage Work, Women

Uber. Lyft. Their arrival has transformed daily life and raised important questions about job quality, employment law, and creating an economy that works for everybody. …

School Days

Education

Earlier this year, over 30,000 public school teachers went on strike in Los Angeles, for the first time in nearly 30 years. Educators reminded us …

Trafficked

Immigrants, Low Wage Work

Trafficking. When you hear the word, many images come to mind. It may seem like something distant, hidden, and secretive — something that happens to …

Solidarity

Black Workers, Historical

This episode is a tribute to the life and legacy of Henry Walton — a lifelong union and community activist. Henry had a special relationship …

La Moda Femenina

Historical, Immigrants, Low Wage Work, Women

Re:Work Radio is back with another episode on LA’s Garment District. This time we explore the Garment District’s rich history through three generations of strong …

Block by Block

Black Workers, Women

What makes someone get involved in their community? How do community members become engaged? Not just during election season, but everyday, how do communities come …

Dispatch

Immigrants, Low Wage Work

It’s one of the most dangerous jobs in America: taxi driving. In this special joint episode from ReWork and Making Contact, we’ll hear a radio …

Los Callejones

Immigrants, Low Wage Work, Women

Who are the people who make the clothes we wear every day? Tune in to take a journey through “los callejones,” Los Angeles’s garment district. …

Moving the World

Women

Most of the stuff we use, from our clothes to our iPhones, were at some point made in another country and shipped to our shores. …

Listen Up!

Art & Music

What comes to your mind when you think of a musician? For many musicians, their work is no different from any other profession. They dedicate …

All on the Same Ocean

Low Wage Work

We live in a global market, and most of the clothing and electronics that we use are made halfway around the world. They’re transported across …