June 5, 2022 - Thrifting / The Superintendent / Roe vs. Wade Commentary

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

This week's show takes a look at the trend of thrift shopping, which has become popular among young, environmentally conscious Americans. Isabella Jibilian goes behind the scenes at a textile recycling facility and meets unique individuals looking to make green the new black. Then, Pamela Watts sits down with Javier Montañez, the new Superintendent of Providence Public Schools. He’s looking to transform a school system that’s as troubled as his own young life once was. Finally, Lylah Alphonse comments on the recent leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, which threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade.