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Why We Do The Work

Why We Do The Work

Written by: Beyond Toxics
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This is a podcast about childhood cancer and environmental pollution. We talk about friendship, families and struggling with the reality of childhood cancer. These conversations will include discussion around cancer and the hardships that ensue. Trigger warning: cancer, illness. Hosted by: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault

Beyond Toxics 2022 Parenting Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Eugene's Public Health Standards: What You Need to Know w/ Rebeka Dawit

    Eugene's Public Health Standards: What You Need to Know w/ Rebeka Dawit
    Jun 2 2026

    Host Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault returns after a break to discuss Eugene's Public Health Standards! Joined by Crag Law Center Deputy Director & Environmental Justice Staff Attorney Rebeka Dawit, we dig into the details of the proposed amendments to Eugene's land use codes.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • What are Public Health Standards and what are they based on,
    • What opposition is saying about them (and what we have to say back),
    • Statewide legislation that has tried to accomplish what PHS will accomplish in Eugene,
    • Historical contexts when passing new laws,
    • And more!

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    54 mins
  • Oregon Just Transition Alliance Chat w/ Joel & Arjorie

    Oregon Just Transition Alliance Chat w/ Joel & Arjorie
    Jul 10 2025

    Join us for a deep dive into what it means to build a Just Transition! Special Guest: Joel Iboa. Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Trigger Warning: Cancer & Illness, Politics.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • West Eugene Speaks: Hope in the Darkness of Sickness

    West Eugene Speaks: Hope in the Darkness of Sickness
    May 21 2025

    In this segment we take a close look at a couple's cancer battle. They get candid about the impacts of cancer on their lives and how they overcame the hardest days together. Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Guests: Lisa and Eric. Full trigger warning: Cancer and illness.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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