Episodes
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Las Vegas: Built on a Bad Hand, Redeemed on the River
S1 Ep13 |A city known for excess, now a leader in water conservation. Here's how.
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The Repeating History Behind the FAMU Hospital Closure
S1 Ep12 |A glance at the role integration played in the closing of an African-American hospital. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Urban Renewal and the Legacy of Smokey Hollow
S1 Ep11 |A look at urban renewal through the lens of a small African-American neighborhood. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Redlining: The Jim Crow Laws of the North
S1 Ep10 |A state’s severe racial disparities are traced back to restrictive real estate covenants. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Past and Present – Immigration in Humboldt County
S1 Ep9 |A city once known for expelling Chinese residents becomes a Sanctuary city. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Return of Indian Island
S1 Ep8 |After over 150 years, Indian Island is returned to the Wiyot Tribe. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Searching for Solutions to Ohio's Roadway Woes
S1 Ep7 |Ohio’s failing infrastructure seeks innovative solutions by examining the past. - Embedded Video LinkImage
How Algae Led to a Lake Erie Bill of Rights
S1 Ep6 |A water crisis led to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights and prompted a push for new solutions. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The History of the Memphis' Kendrick Consent Decree
S1 Ep5 |Political surveillance echoes the past and violates a 1978 court decision.
About Retro Local
Retro Local is a companion initiative to Retro Report on PBS, highlighting local headlines and the historical seeds that were planted years ago in communities across the country. We’ll explore stories from eight PBS member stations on topics ranging from the environment to civil rights, from mental health to immigration, learning more about today by diving into the past.