Tides of Change: College Protests, Ballots, and River Patrols (S13 Ep1) - October 16, 2024

For this season premiere of AudioFiles, we explore the rising tension on New York college campuses as they crack down on student protests and gatherings. Then, we dive into a key ballot measure that could shape New York City’s future. Later, we feature an incoming boat captain whose mission is to protect the Hudson River from polluters.

Managing Producer: Melanie Marich
Producer: Evelin Fajardo-Alvarez
Host: Graham Hartmann
Assistant Producer: Marissa Braswell
Reporters: Perry Gregory, Jesse King, and Steven Kastenbaum
Guests: Sophie Hurwitz, Elana Frankel, and Renee Huff
Editors: Kalli Anderson and Richard Yeh
Audio Engineer: Chad Bernhard
Music Credits: Jason Shaw, Holiznacc0, Mathieu Tissandier, Peppa Pig Edit And Mcgrogo

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Across the country, universities have implemented new protest regulations and defensive infrastructure to stop students from protesting for Palestine. In New York City, where some of the most explosive protests occurred last semester, hundreds of students were arrested. Reporter Perry Gregory spoke to students at City College and New York University about how these changes have shaped their semester so far.

New York College Campuses Crack Down on Free Speech and Protest

The Hudson River is not a place most of us want to swim in, but it’s come a long way since the 1970s. Part of that improvement is because of laws like the Clean Water Act, as well as nonprofits like Riverkeeper. 

Riverkeeper’s patrol boat regularly scours the Hudson for polluters. For the first time in more than 20 years, that patrol boat will be captained by a New Yorker. Reporter Jesse King went to Westerly Marina in Ossining to meet him.

Protector of the Hudson: Riverkeeper's Newest Captain

When voters in New York City head to the polls next month, they’ll be asked to vote yes or no on six ballot questions. Five of them are proposed changes to the city’s constitution, brought by Mayor Eric Adams's administration. Many politicians and organizations are urging New Yorkers to reject those proposals. Reporter Steve Kastenbaum takes a look at what’s on the ballot and the surrounding controversy.

A Chorus of Calls to Reject Mayor Adams’ NYC Charter Revision Ballot Proposals on Election Day

AudioFiles is a radio show and podcast featuring work produced by students at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in New York City.

Tides of Change: College Protests, Ballots, and River Patrols (S13 Ep1) - October 16, 2024

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