"Bridging the Shores" is a primer to the Hmong-American experience perfect for public radio listeners. Wisconsin Public Radio Executive Producer Brian Bull says that any one of the stories in this program could have been an hour-long documentary, but that his goal was to give non-Hmong listeners a taste of the many issues faced by these newcomers to the United States. The program dives right into the heart of the immigration conflict, giving voice to the Hmong-American side of the debate through interviews with the first Hmong state senator, community and spiritual leaders, families, and musicians. It also illuminates the rich, rural Hmong culture and how it is being integrated, across the generations, into American life. Five producers contribute stories to the program from the three states with the largest Hmong populations--Minnesota, Wisconsin and California. This hosted, magazine-style program will fit seamlessly into any public radio program schedule, bringing listeners the stories of the nearly 250,000 Hmong refugees who now call the United States home. These kinds of programs provide a key community service for both immigrants and the receiving communities involved in the process of cultural integration. As we hear the voices of everyone in our diverse American communities, including often invisible immigrant experiences, we can gain a better understanding of how to live and work together.