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Auto Asphyxiation, episode nine would Essex, NJ be less racist as a city?

L. Lo Sontag

25 Mar 2025 — 1 min read

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We’re on episode nine of Auto Asphyxiation, and today, Kimberly and Lark discuss the concept of states’ rights through the lens of Essex County—an area roughly the size of Philadelphia yet divided into 23 cities and 17 school districts. This fragmented configuration often feels like a mix of segregation and self-interest. Could a unified Essex City be a better path forward?

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