How Do We Fix the Eviction Crisis?, Black Power on TV, The Meaning of 1968

Midday on WNYC | Apr 18, 2018

New York Times reporter Emily Badger and tenant organizers Randy Dillard and Susanna Blankley of Right to Council NYC discuss the state of home evictions in the U.S., and what's being done about it in New York City. Jasmin Darznik discusses "Song of a Captive Bird," her debut novel set in 1950's Iran. Melissa Haizlip talks about her documentary Mr. SOUL!, which tells the story of her father Ellis Haizlip, America's first black TV host. Charles Kaiser and Hendrik Hertzberg talk about how 1968 heralded a new era in American history.

This episode is guest hosted by Alison Stewart.

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