All on the Same Ocean Script

From the UCLA Labor Center and KPFK, You’re listening to ReWork. [MUSIC: “Kiara” by Bonobo] I’m Stefanie Ritoper and I’m Saba Waheed. SW: We live in a global market, and most of the clothing and electronics that we use are made halfway around the world. They’re...

Indebted Script

Script SR: From the UCLA Labor Center and KPFK, you’re listening to Re:Work. [“Be There” – Nightmares on Wax] SR: I’m Stefanie Ritoper. SW: And I’m Saba Waheed. SR: Who was your favorite teacher in high school? SW: Mrs. Marshall… I didn’t even have to...

Baby’s Bodyguard Script

Script SR: From the UCLA Labor Center and KPFK, you’re listening to Re:Work. [“Sweet Baby of Mine” – Ruth Brown] SR: I’m Stefanie Ritoper SW: And I’m Saba Waheed. SR: So here’s a question – do you know what it was like to give birth to you? So all of us...

Coming Home Script

Script SR: I’m Stefanie Ritoper SW: And I’m Saba Waheed. [Chanting Sounds] Sw: We’re at the border crossing in Laredo TX – on the Mexico side. There’s a line of youth that have come together to cross into the United States. They wear caps and gowns of different...

A Hand Up Script

Re:Work Radio · Re:Work Episode 7: A Hand Up Script SW: From the UCLA Labor Center and KPFK, you’re listening to Re:Work. [“Palm Grease” – Herbie Hancock] SW: I’m Saba Waheed. SR: And I’m Stefanie Ritoper. For those following us, you know that each week our show...