This season, we’re zooming in to the birthplace of American suburbs and the place where host Nick St. Fleur grew up: Long Island, New York.
Suburban communities in the U.S. have a reputation for being largely white, wealthy, and healthy, but the reality is much more complex. In this first episode, we dive into the history and current reality of segregation on Long Island. We speak with Martine Hackett, an expert on suburban public health with a particular focus on Long Island.