The destruction of Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio isnt just a story of physical destruction; it's about the dismantling of crucial social infrastructure that once allowed residents to communicate, organize, and thrive. In the final episode of our Toledo s

Toledos Dorr Street bears the deep scars of federal policies that stripped away Black economic power and prosperity. Once a thriving center of Black business, Dorr Street was decimated by discriminatory practices that prioritized urban expressways over v

Johnetta Turner McCollough and her husband, Nelson, ran The Spot, a popular restaurant on Dorr Street, Toledo, that was more than just a businessit was, well, the Spot. Known for its lively late-night gatherings and frog legs The Spot offered a unique sp

Lifelong Toledo resident Doris Greer takes us back to a time when Dorr Street was the heart of Black wealth, culture, and community. Doris vividly recalls the bustling Black-owned businesses, close-knit neighbors, and a deep sense of pride and ownership.

Independent pharmacies are the unsung heroes of healthcare, providing critical services that chain pharmacies simply can't match. On this summer special, ILSRs Stacy Mitchell illustrates how corporate giants like CVS and Walgreens have used predatory tac

In the groundbreaking report Upcharge: Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power, John Farrell exposes the severe environmental, financial, and economic costs imposed by monopoly utilities. John joins Building Local Power to discuss how these utilit

Last month, the Biden White House released its National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. ILSRs Julia Spector joins Building Local Power to discuss how the leading advocacy of ILSR and allied organizations led to community

In 2019, we aired an episode titled "Independent Musicians and the Antimonopoly Movement," which explored the impact of industry concentration on independent musicians. We are resurfacing that episode in light of recent news that the Department of Justice

Veteran journalist, Harry Jaffe, reflects on his four-decade career dedicated to covering some of Washington D.C.s stories, emphasizing the crucial role of local reporters in holding public officials accountable and keeping communities informed. Harry, f

In 2000, Uwe Brandes moved to Washington, D.C. to join Mayor Williams' administration with a bold vision to transform the Anacostia River waterfront, one of the nations most polluted rivers at the time. Uwe spearheaded a participatory planning process th