For this episode we talk with two public school teachers about how students learn about the environment and how they balance standards of learning with knowledge from lived experiences. This episode is part of our series with the University of Virgi

Tune in to this week's episode as we speak with Climate Action Advocate, Narissa Turner, about Albemarle County's Climate Action Plan. We speak about the details of county-level climate action, its advantages, and drawbacks. You can check out the 2020 Cli

Join us as we discuss the Potomac Aquifer, the primary groundwater supply of eastern Virginia. We learn from the Virginia DEQ's Ryan Green about the aquifer being overdrawn and the consequences thereof, and we talk about how the case of the aquifer is a g

For this episode, we speak with Tyneshia Griffin of the New Virginia Majority about environmental justice and environmental challenges in the state of Virginia.Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainst

On this episode, the Tahi, Denzel, and Avery explore Higher Education in the US Prison System. From conversations with Dave Keel with Rappahannock Community College to discussions with previously incarcerated individuals, we investigate the various benefi

We're back for Season 3 and are excited to share our newest episodes with you! Give this episode a listen to learn about our plans for Season 3, which includes episodes made in partnership with the University of Virginia's Repair Lab. We hope you enjoy an

Today, Denzel speaks with author Denise DeVries about the writing community on the Northern Neck, her work, and the inspiration behind her work. Check out her books here. And keep up with her open houses on her Facebook page.  Help our podcast grow b

On this episode, Avery speaks with Jasmine Heiss from the Vera Institute of Justice to discuss mass incarceration in rural areas. Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We a

For this episode, we speak with Northumberland Countys Commonwealths Attorney Jane Wrightson, about her role, criminal justice reform, and the worse case her office has ever tried. Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engagin

Local reporting is important. In fact its sort of what we do on Main Street Speaks. So for this episode we speak with Christine Schmidt of the Local News Lab, and Bud Meyer and Andy Alexander of Foothills Forum a nonprofit that provides independent jou