Oaklanders vs. pollution

Three easy questions to make Oaklandside 510 better? We’d love your thoughts.When a toxic metal foundry finally shut down in East Oakland after years of community organizing, residents celebrated a hard-won victory. But as our environmental reporter discovered, a new polluter was allowed to move in with the city's blessing. This story reveals how environmental enforcement works—or doesn't work—in Oakland, and showcases the powerful force of engaged residents fighting for their neighborhoods.Host Tasneem Raja talks with environmental reporter Callie Rhoades about her investigation into the AB&I foundry saga, the broken coordination between city and county agencies, and the broader pattern of Oakland residents taking environmental justice into their own hands.Plus: Headlines on downtown hotels, an East Oakland teacher's insights about his students' understanding of power, new coffeeshops, and more. Arts reporter Azucena Rasilla rounds out the show with weekend activities and upcoming events.We can't cover Oakland — and produce this podcast! — without your help. The Oaklandside is independent, nonprofit, and supported by everyday residents. Every dollar helps us file public records requests, interview sources, crunch data, and more. Donate to the only newsroom fully dedicated to Oakland.Oaklandside 510 is a weekly news show from The Oaklandside. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected] in this episode:A toxic foundry finally left East Oakland. Then the city allowed in a new polluterThe state of Oakland hotels: a conversation with the downtown Marriott This week in Oakland: The Paranormal Cirque circus, and the Reel Queer Flix short films screeningTown Fare folk opening two-story cocktail lounge; new creative coffee options in the East BayI teach in deep East Oakland. My kids are experts in how power worksAB&I Foundry: After announcing permanent closure, owners file plans to redevelop East Oakland site