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From Brightline Defense Project, this podcast explores local environmental justice (EJ) issues in the Bay Area, highlighting the work of activists, decision-makers, and community-based organizations like ours. Artwork created by Ellen Miller (@ellendrawslaws)

  1. 02/04/2025

    Environmental Justice Heroes: Nicole Gonzalez

    Our final episode features Nicole Gonzalez, a UC Berkeley senior in Environmental Science and a former Brightline Defense Policy Fellow. Nicole takes us through her journey with GIS mapping and policy advocacy, sharing how these skills have shaped her approach to environmental justice. Now, she’s putting it all into action for her senior thesis, which focuses on air quality, public health, and community-led air monitoring programs. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the power of data and grassroots advocacy!

    11 min

  2. 12/23/2024

    Environmental Justice Heroes: Sue Melkonian

    Don't miss the latest episode in our Environmental Justice Heroes series, featuring Sue Melkonian, a lifelong resident of San Francisco and housing counselor with the Central City SRO Collaborative. A self-proclaimed optimist, Sue is passionate about empowering her community to improve air quality and amplify their voices. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about her journey to environmental justice. Trigger warning: This episode contains references to domestic violence.

    9 min

  3. 12/09/2024

    Environmental Justice Heroes: Miryam Aspajo and Rosa Alvarado (Spanish version)

    Sintonizense a nuestro último episodio de nuestra serie sobre los Héroes de la justicia ambiental, con Miryam Aspajo y Rosa Alvarado. Escuchen sobre sus más de 30 años colectivamente organizando a la comunidad en torno a la seguridad pública y las escuelas en el Tenderloin y South of Market.

    12 min

  4. 12/02/2024

    Environmental Justice Heroes: Miryam Aspajo and Rosa Alvarado (English version)

    Tune into the latest episode in our Environmental Justice Heroes series, with Miryam Aspajo and Rosa Alvarado. Hear about their more than 30 years of community organizing work around schools and community safety within the Tenderloin and South of Market communities.

    9 min

  5. 11/25/2024

    Environmental Justice Heroes: Diego Morales

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Brightline Podcast! This is the first episode in our Environmental Justice Heroes series. Kicking things off is Diego Morales, a South San Francisco native and current Berkeley Law student. Tune in to hear about his inspiring journey—from aspiring park ranger to Brightline Policy Fellow and beyond.

    14 min

  6. 12/04/2023

    Indoor Air Quality

    In our last episode of season two, we’ll be hearing from SRO resident Agnes and UCSF’s Dr. Neeta Thakur on indoor air quality in San Francisco units. Specifically, we’ll dive into the Follow the Smoke Study led by UCSF, Brightline, and UC Berkeley, which explores the health effects of wildfire smoke on SRO tenants.

    19 min

  7. 11/01/2023

    Chinatown GOES

    In this episode, we’ll explore Chinatown Geography, Outdoors, Environment and Stewardship, or Chinatown GOES. Through funding from the California State Parks Outdoor Equity Grants Program, San Francisco youth have the opportunity to learn about environmental justice mapping, air quality monitoring, governmental agencies and careers in the environmental sector.

    11 min

  8. 10/10/2023

    Mini-Episode: Jana Ganion

    Tune in to our newest episode with Jana Ganion, Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Blue Lake Rancheria. Hear more about how Blue Lake Rancheria has worked to build their own energy infrastructure through the use of microgrids.

    7 min
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From Brightline Defense Project, this podcast explores local environmental justice (EJ) issues in the Bay Area, highlighting the work of activists, decision-makers, and community-based organizations like ours. Artwork created by Ellen Miller (@ellendrawslaws)

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  • Creator
    Brightline Defense
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Brightline Podcast
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