Podcasts - The Oak Leaf

The Oak Leaf adds national syndication to its list of accomplishments after the work of current and former Oak Leafers Lauren Spates, Maritza Camacho, Nick Vides and Rebecca Bell was recognized by NPR.

The Oak Leaf's "Chronic Catastrophe" podcast picked up by NPR

Cass Stewart, Editor • October 24, 2021

NPR recognized the work of four Santa Rosa Junior College journalists by publishing their podcast “Chronic Catastrophe” to NPR.org Monday, making it The Oak Leaf’s first nationally syndicated podcast. Current...

Chronic Catastrophe: Trailer

Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, Maritza Camacho, and Rebecca Bell • October 7, 2021

Chronic Catastrophe is a four-episode podcast about the impacts of cumulative climate change-induced disasters on our minds, bodies and spirits. Ultimately, we ask the question: Is it worth the risk to...

Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 4, Is it worth it?

Rebecca Bell, Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, and Maritza Camacho • October 5, 2021

Part 4: Is it worth it? In our final episode, host Rebecca Bell asks some important questions: Given the fact that climate change is affecting our minds, bodies and spirits, is it worth it to live here?...

Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 3, The Spirit

Nick Vides, Lauren A. Spates, Maritza Camacho, and Rebecca Bell • October 5, 2021

Part 3: The Spirit Episode 3 examines how losing everything — or packing and preparing to lose it all — affects the spirit and identities of individuals, families and the community. In this episode,...