<p>When fifth-generation Birmingham, AL native Randi Pink started looking for her first home to buy, she realized there were no neighborhoods in her hometown that could offer both great food options and diversity. She set out to find out why, and takes us along on that journey in this episode. </p>

The Link Between the Opioid Crisis and Food Insecurity in Dayton, Ohio

The Fifty One is a nod to the fact that women make up 51% of the U.S. population. In each season, we take a national issue and work with local reporters across the country to explore its impact on women at the local level. In season 1, we're tackling food insecurity—the drivers of it, solutions, and what it really looks like in communities across the country.