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As climate migration reshapes where people live, Asheville, NC—a mountain town seen as a “climate haven”—faces a devastating reckoning after the catastrophic flooding of Hurricane Helene. Through the voices of those whose livelihoods were washed away

As climate migration reshapes where people live, Asheville, NC—a mountain town seen as a “climate haven”—faces a devastating reckoning after the catastrophic flooding of Hurricane Helene. Through the voices of those whose livelihoods were washed away, this 22-minute film explores what it means to recover, stay, and build a future in a place both vulnerable and full of hope. Hallie produced, filmed, and edited the film.

The conflict in Ukraine is damaging the country’s agricultural land and food supply. Ukrainian Chef Anna Voloshyna is preserving the country’s cuisine and telling its culture and history through the lens of food. Hallie produced, filmed, and edited t

The conflict in Ukraine is damaging the country’s agricultural land and food supply. Ukrainian Chef Anna Voloshyna is preserving the country’s cuisine and telling its culture and history through the lens of food. Hallie produced, filmed, and edited the film.

A six-part series spanning six countries in which twenty-four women use creativity to challenge cultural and historical stereotypes and break barriers. Through their unique crafts and talents, they upend what it means to be a woman in their society—a

A six-part series spanning six countries in which twenty-four women use creativity to challenge cultural and historical stereotypes and break barriers. Through their unique crafts and talents, they upend what it means to be a woman in their society—and in our world. Hallie produced and edited the series and worked with cinematographers to film it.

Postpartum runners take us inside their postpartum running journeys, including physiological and psychological hurdles and victories along the way. Hallie produced and edited the film, and worked with cinematographers to film it.

Postpartum runners take us inside their postpartum running journeys, including physiological and psychological hurdles and victories along the way. Hallie produced and edited the film, and worked with cinematographers to film it.

Investing in your own creativity can be daunting. Artist Windy Chien began her creative journey by creating a knot each day for a year. She found a community of support. Hallie produced, filmed, and edited the film.

Investing in your own creativity can be daunting. Artist Windy Chien began her creative journey by creating a knot each day for a year. She found a community of support. Hallie produced, filmed, and edited the film.

Dan and Danielle are two of nearly 1.4 million dementia caregivers in California. Collectively, these caregivers provide nearly 1.9 billion hours of unpaid care. Hallie produced and edited the film. She worked with cinematographers to film it.

Dan and Danielle are two of nearly 1.4 million dementia caregivers in California. Collectively, these caregivers provide nearly 1.9 billion hours of unpaid care. Hallie produced and edited the film. She worked with cinematographers to film it.

Video Podcast

The Stakes Explained video podcast aired on KALW. Each episode includes interviews with UC Berkeley campus scholars, community experts and journalists about executive orders and policies coming from the Trump Administration.

The President of the United States has the authority to suspend refugee admissions. UC Berkeley Professor of Law, Philosophy and Political Science Sarah Song teaches courses in immigration and citizenship law. On The Stakes Explained video podcast, she tells us that suspending the program is not just about policy, it’s about belonging. Hallie supported production, filming, and editing of the episode.

UC Berkeley Professor of Sociology Cristina Mora’s research focuses on immigration and racial and political attitudes in the United States. On The Stakes Explained video podcast, she tells us that studying issues targeted by the Trump administration presents unique challenges. Hallie supported production, filming, and editing of the episode.

This episode of The Stakes Explained explores the politics of curriculum. Executive Order 14190 aims to end “radical indoctrination” in K-12 schools. But what is “radical indoctrination?” Education policy expert Travis Bristol tells Erika Zaro ('25) what’s radical is stopping teachers from talking about diversity, equity and inclusion in their classrooms. Hallie supported production, filming, and editing of the episode.

UC Berkeley Professor john powell sits down with NeEddra James (’26) to explain how racism is, at its core, a story we’ve been taught to believe — one that authoritarianism exploits to divide and control. But as he reminds us, “we can tell different stories” — stories that strengthen democracy instead of tearing it apart. From Dred Scott to Elon Musk, this episode of The Stakes Explained unpacks the stories we’ve inherited and the ones we can reimagine and rewrite. Hallie supported production, filming, and editing of the episode.

Madeleine Bair founded El Tipano—a nonprofit news outlet that serves the Latino immigrant community in Oakland. Her team works to keep their audience informed without fueling fear. “We take the identification of our sources very sensitively, particularly under this administration, knowing that identifying people as undocumented immigrants can be a risk factor,” says Bair. Bair breaks down how they do that in a conversation with reporter Jose Velazquez (’26). Hallie supported production, filming, and editing of the episode.

Executive order 14192 is titled Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation. But what does deregulation really mean and who actually benefits? Michael Mark Cohen, Associate Teaching Professor of American Studies and African American Studies at UC Berkeley, broke it down in an interview with reporter NeEddra James (’26). He explains how and why large enterprises often support deregulation to keep smaller enterprises from entering the market. Hallie supported production, filming, and editing of the episode.