Erin was unexpectedly flying solo today, so listeners got a 25 minute recorded interview with Hedge and Val talking to incarcerated journalist Christopher Blackwell on the challenges and rewards of reporting from within the carceral system. After that, Erin pretended to be explaining recent news to a bestie, with updates on rent stabilization, union-busting at Planned Parenthood and the implementation of the Strippers’ Bill of Rights, a piece of legislation passed last year in Washington to guarantee more labor protections for dancers.