The Justice Report

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The Justice Report

The Justice Report explores what our low-income neighbors struggle through and endure in Virginia. Hosted by Salaam Bhatti and Jamshid Bakthiari of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, the show will highlight stories of struggling Virginians and examine the systems that prevent communities from escaping poverty.

  1. 16/12/2021

    The Final Show: It Was Never Just Us For Justice

    Where does Virginia stand when it comes to poverty? In this eleventh and final episode of Season 3 (and the last of the Justice Report), Salaam and Jam talk about the latest news stories in Virginia, their paths moving forward, and the legacy of the Justice Report. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org

    29min

  2. 24/11/2021

    Flying Northam for the Winter: A Conversation with Virginia's First Lady

    What's going on in the Governor's Mansion? In this tenth episode of Season 3, Salaam and Jam talk to Pamela Northam, First Lady of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to learn about her background, the legacy of First Ladies, and her work as the Chair of Virginia's Children's Cabinet. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    29min

  3. 10/11/2021

    Dad Pod Part 2: A Conversation With Our Immigrant Fathers

    Where did it all begin for our intrepid young podcasters? In this ninth episode of Season 3, Jam sits down with his father, Ali Bakhtiari, to talk about his immigration from Iran, the value of immigration and education, and the challenges of living as an Iranian immigrant during a period of heightened paranoia in America. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    26min

  4. 27/10/2021

    Dad Pod Part 1: A Conversation With Our Immigrant Fathers

    Where did it all begin for our intrepid young podcasters? In this eighth episode of Season 3, Salaam sits down with his father, Naweed Bhatti, to talk about his family's immigration from Africa, immigrant life in America, and the challenge of raising a family while lower on the income scale. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    30min

  5. 14/10/2021

    Hungry for Change: Can Nutrition Policies Save Virginia?

    How is it that in the world's richest nation, millions still go hungry? And how can Virginia's policies fight against it? In this seventh episode of Season 3, Salaam and Jam sit down with Stephanie Hodges, M.S., Founder of The Nourished Principles, to talk about food apartheid, malnourished communities, the racist roots of hunger, and school meals. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    31min

  6. 29/09/2021

    GI for Joe: Can a Guaranteed Income End Poverty?

    UBI, Guaranteed Income, Minimum Income--one solution to poverty that's been rising has a simple premise: give people money. In this sixth episode of Season 3, Salaam and Jam talk Guaranteed Income to Danielle Greene, Chief of Staff of the Richmond Resilience Initiative, and Reggie Gordon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services for the city of Richmond. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    28min

  7. 22/09/2021

    Children are Taxing: Exploring the Child Tax Credit

    Parenting is expensive--but the federal government might be able to lend a hand. In this fifth episode of Season 3, Salaam and Jam dive into the Child Tax Credit passed as part of the American Rescue Plan earlier this year. They talk with Chris Wodicka, Senior Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Institute to learn more about the policy--and then take to the streets of Richmond for some Street Justice, learning how the Child Tax Credit has impacted everyday Virginians. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    23min

  8. 25/08/2021

    When Unemployment Doesn't Work: Taking On the Employment Commission

    With most of the world shut down over the last year, unemployment benefits became critical for millions unable to go to work. So if someone in need missed out, it was a serious problem. In this fourth episode of Season 3, Salaam and Jam tackle the issues in Virginia's unemployment system. State Delegate Sally Hudson to discuss her bill to patch up holes in the unemployment benefit system, as well as Steve Fischbach, Litigation Director at the VPLC (steve@vplc.org), who led a class-action lawsuit to hold the Virginia Employment Commission accountable for processing claims in a timely manner. More info on the VPLC: vplc.org Got a story or question? Email us at radioshow@vplc.org

    29min
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The Justice Report explores what our low-income neighbors struggle through and endure in Virginia. Hosted by Salaam Bhatti and Jamshid Bakthiari of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, the show will highlight stories of struggling Virginians and examine the systems that prevent communities from escaping poverty.

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  • Criado por
    Virginia Poverty Law Center
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2021
  • Episódios
    38
  • Classificação
    Livre
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    © Virginia Poverty Law Center

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