mytwobits01In this one-hour radio program, Mark Hurst (@markhurst) visits a repair cafe. He talks both to repair "coaches" and to guests, and learns not just about the fix-it activities, but about the social benefits as well.
https://techtonic.fm/episodes/2026-03-16-a-visit-to-repair-cafe-el-barrio/
A visit to Repair Café El Barrio | Techtonic with Mark Hurst on WFMU
Repair cafes, staffed by volunteer “repair coaches,” allow people to get free repairs for appliances and clothing items. Mark visited Repair Café El Barrio, in New York’s East Harlem neighborhood, and talked to coaches and guests.