The Refugee Crisis / A History of Fabric

Segment 1: Guests: Joe English, spokesperson, UNICEF; Diane Padilla, executive director, Miles 4 Migrants. As of early April, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has displaced more than 4.2 million refugees, according to UNICEF. And the residents of Ukraine are not the only people who’ve become refugees due to war, persecution and natural disaster. On Viewpoints this week – we discuss the importance of helping migrants who need support in getting to safety and finding shelter, education, and more. https://www.unicef.org/ Segment 2: Guest: Sofi Thanhauser, author, Worn: A People’s History of Clothing. These days, it seems like the blouse or sweater that was bought last season has already disintegrated. When did quality-made clothes disappear, and the rise of new, cheaper fabrics take hold in the U.S.? Author Sofi Thanhauser joins us this week to shed some light on how the garment industry got to where it is today. https://tinyurl.com/2p9w8bex