The Story (Stories)
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- Host: Dick Gordon
- The Story with host Dick Gordon Less "blah, blah, blah," more "aha!" No dispassionate pundits or sterile academics allowed. That's the credo of The Story, a new program hosted by the renowned Dick Gordon that fills in the picture of events in the news with compelling personal experiences. The Story is a daily interview program designed to bring great stories to public radio middays in a way that will help listeners understand what is going on in their world and why it matters to them. A veteran radio journalist, Dick Gordon interviews people whose real-life experiences help us understand the news of the day or ongoing issues of importance.
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- Genres: Stories, Documentary
- Location: Chapel Hill, NC
- Language: English
- Networks: American Public Media, North Carolina PR
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The Soul of Water
Mon, Dec 7
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From backyard observer to science writer. Also: the case of the missing ornaments.
The Battle and Ballet
Thu, Dec 3
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A Marine makes sense of war through pirouettes and plies. Also: the one conversation between a coach and a wrestler that made all the difference.
Double Life, One Mission
Wed, Dec 2
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Infiltrating racist groups. Also: Burmese monks living in upstate NY.
Health Care Coverage for Some
Tue, Dec 1
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A mother tries to get coverage for her son's mental health needs. Also: a brother and sister run a jewelry business.
Making a Splash
Mon, Nov 30
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A paralympic swimmer reflects on how losing his sight changed his life for the better. Also, returning to India.
A Very Long Road to Florence
Fri, Nov 27
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A sculptor's inspiring adventure in Europe. Also, the seamstress for a college football team.
Working Through It
Thu, Nov 26
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A man reconciles with his birth mother and discovers new inspiration for hard work. Also, a boxing match during the Depression bonds father and son.
Touchdown in Texas
Wed, Nov 25
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A high school football player fights for a place on the field and a place to call home. Also, a random act of kindness inspires a Vietnam vet.
Love and Foreclosure
Tue, Nov 24
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A couple becomes closer while facing foreclosure. Also, a scuba diver is left by his boat in the open ocean.
Meeting Abdi
Mon, Nov 23
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Introducing a new regular guest from the most dangerous city in the world: Mogadishu, Somalia. Also: The Cathedral of Junk.
The Affair(s)
Fri, Nov 20
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Dick talks with Angela, a woman who has had several affairs. Also: poems about a losing season.
A New Research Question
Thu, Nov 19
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A cancer specialist is using her own experience with the disease to change her research. Also: Ahmed Fadaam's new statue unveiled at Elon University.
Off The Streets
Tue, Nov 17
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A teen prostitute tells her story. Also: confessions of a Leslie Cheung fan.
Growing the Medicine
Mon, Nov 16
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A legal marijuana grower. Also: When it's a relief to lose a job.
Beijing Blues
Fri, Nov 13
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A musician plays the Blues in China. Also, a woman returns to the secret garden of her childhood.
Opening Up at Fort Hood
Thu, Nov 12
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Shannon Meehan worries last week's shootings will damage trust in Army psychiatrists. Also: Over 80 and just married.
The Original WASPs
Wed, Nov 11
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On Veteran's Day, a Woman's Air Force Service Pilot shares her memories of flying for her country. Also: a survivor of the sinking of the Rohna.
Ahmed's Diary - Just Another Day in Baghdad
Tue, Nov 10
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Ahmed's Diary - and how two Iraq vets are contributing to the green economy.
Behind the Wall
Mon, Nov 9
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Birgit Lindemann grew up in East Germany and remembers the day the wall came down. Also: more than a stint in retail.
Give My Poor Heart Ease
Fri, Nov 6
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Bill Ferris shares stories and music from his work to document the roots of the Mississippi blues.
Combat Bunny
Thu, Nov 5
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How a pet bunny helped a soldier through the war. Also, a mother and son go running every single day.
A Dispute Over Solar
Wed, Nov 4
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A neighborhood battle about solar panels -- and a talk with two children of a solar energy pioneer.
Since the Election
Tue, Nov 3
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One year after the election of President Obama, an African American architect reflects on race in the workplace. Also: Margo Marver and "your story."
A Difficult Defense
Mon, Nov 2
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Looking back at another war crimes trial - with a lawyer for Slobodan Milosevic. Also: an earlier vaccine.
Nurturing Monet's Garden
Fri, Oct 30
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Elizabeth Murray gave up everything to work in the artist's garden in France.
Caring for Aunt Mary
Thu, Oct 29
Sue Perna is caring for her 105-year-old aunt. Also: A Halloween love story.
One Broken American Dream
Wed, Oct 28
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A Chinese immigrant debates whether to wait out the tough job market or head back to his home country. Also: the original Balloon Boy.
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