A Burden to be Well: Sisters and Brothers of the Mentally Ill

This deeply moving documentary reveals the hidden suffering of the sisters and brothers of the mentally ill. The range of distress experienced by these so-called ?well siblings? includes guilt for…
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The Mashpee Wampanoag Indians of Cape Cod

This is a compelling story about the Native American people of Cape Cod?the Mashpee Wamponoag. In a relatively short time, reporter Sean Corcoran sums up the history of these people, explains the…
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Border Music - Grupo Fantasma

This music piece is fun, informative, and lively. Reporter John Morthland chooses Laredo, Texas to explore music of the US/Mexico border, and he does so with musician Adrian Gonzalo from Grupo…
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OPEN SOURCE: Global Warming: Oceans

This interview focuses on a subset of the global warming issue which was unfamiliar to me: the warming of the oceans. And it?s not just temperatures that are affected by the waters? absorption of…
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NPR's All Songs Considered: The Music of Portugal

I learned a lot from this musical journey through Portugal. The tour guide is Portuguese DJ Alvaro Costa, who is interviewed by NPR?s Bob Boilen. Costa speaks with passion and energy, briskly taking…
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Johnny Cash: Amazing Grace

This feature is an exploration of the influence of Christian faith on the life and music of Johnny Cash. The story is told chronologically, beginning with his mother?s love of gospel music, and how…
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It's A Nice Day for A Green Wedding

Here it is?in less than 90 seconds?everything you could possibly want to know about planning a wedding that will produce a minimum of garbage and carbon emissions, while putting money in the coffers…
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The Art of Family

This is a heartwarming story about a middle-aged man with Down Syndrome, his 94-year old mother, and their abiding love for each other. Doris Joyce?s love for her son gave him the confidence and…
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Resurrecting the Zapara

This is a compelling documentary about the struggle for cultural survival of a tiny indigenous tribe in the Amazon known as the Zapara. In just 14 minutes, this piece weaves seamlessly between Zapara…
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Gov. Schwarzenegger Headlines Environmental Conference at Georgetown University

I was initially doubtful that a speech about global warming would make for good radio, but I was pleasantly surprised. Governor Schwarzenegger did everything a good radio producer should do. He was…
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Mysterious Disappearing Bees

This competent reporter piece gives an overview of the crisis that bee populations are experiencing across the US. The story begins with a nice piece of sound, and includes a few other examples of…
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Generation Next: Child vs Adult

Delightful. That?s the first word that comes to mind after hearing this installment of a BBC series about adolescence. Initially I was doubtful that a 20-minute radio story would be able to bring…
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Jaron's Story of Coming Out

Perhaps the thing I like most about Jaron?s story is how his personality comes through between the lines of his monologue. His positive outlook and compassion allowed him to be forgiving of his…
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Concert

Listening to this piece is a pleasant way to spend an hour. It features pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing selections by composers Robert Schumann and Maurice Ravel from Disney Concert Hall in…
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A Letter Sound Memories

Sound has the ability to trigger memories from the past, giving us the opportunity to relive dramatic and poignant experiences. A perfectly fine premise for a radio story, yet one that isn?t fully…
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