AudioFiles Presents: Legacy

On this bonus episode of AudioFiles, we’re showcasing audio documentaries about legacy, and the ways our pasts shape present realities. New York City's street racing culture has veins that run deep. Over several generations, black and brown youth have found community, success, and wealth, in the elicit side of motorsport. But in the wake of a new NYPD crackdown after a deadly crash, will this community go under the radar or step into the spotlight? When firefighter Jared Lloyd died in a gruesome apartment fire, it raised questions about housing safety and unchecked development in the Town of Ramapo Here’s a closer look at the politics of code enforcement and a culture of compliance. What happens when unsafe conditions turn fatal? Adults conceived through the anonymous IVF industry are grappling with the consequences of modern technology that has effectively ended donor anonymity. As DNA testing and online databases reveal genetic connections, many are navigating complex emotions and legal uncertainties while seeking to understand their origins. Reporter Emily Davis explores the end of anonymity, and what it means for her personally. Content Warning: Strong Language and Violence This episode was hosted and produced by Melanie Marich.