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06:29
Mine And Mine Alone

by Jill Chenault

Jill has an abortion and receives some unexpected advice. 

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17:22
Moral Redemption

by Christopher Scott

Christopher Scott's life is changed forever when he answers a friend’s call for help.

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13:27
Ali Bonne Maman

by Angelica Lindsey-Ali

Angelica Lindsey-Ali makes Hajj while 8 months pregnant.

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05:53
Meeting Maureen

by Josh Holland

Josh Holland meets his birth mother at 39.

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04:49
Chicago Keep Your Friends Close

by Grace Topinka

Grace Topinka joins a new friend for spa day.

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04:47
Detroit Delayed Wonder

by Zakiya Minifee

Zakiya Minifee is determined to not be "that American" during a trip abroad.

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12:39
Grief and Gratitude in Maasailand

by Rae Wynn-Grant

Rae Wynn Grant's perspective on America shifts while studying wildlife in Africa.

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14:18
Try to Surprise

by Tim FitzHigham

Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders. 

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13:41
All About A Book

by Caroline Hunter

Caroline Hunter reacts to injustice in the workplace.

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10:40
Passing of the Torch

by Huwe Burton

Huwe describes his last encounter with his father, which reignited his motivation to keep fighting and to get out of prison.

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14:08
Meeting Miles

by Andrea King Collier

Andrea is heartbroken to be the last one to learn her son's girlfriend is pregnant, but quickly finds joy, instead.

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14:14
Go Back And Tell

by Hannah Drake

A young mother visits the "Gate of No Return" in Senegal and is haunted by reality and their closeness to slavery.

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10:53
Fighting Words

by Damon Young

Damon Young questions his sense of self based on the power of a racial slur.

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06:13
Things Left Unsaid

by Megan McNally

Megan McNally makes an assumption about her grandmother.

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07:21
Breakup on Aisle 3

by Alexis Barton

Alexis Barton learns nothing good happens after midnight.

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06:14
After The Fog

by Nimisha Ladva

Nimisha Ladva sees the subtle ways her mother defies the patriarchal structure of her extended family.

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13:57
You Can Do Anything You Want to Do

by Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg's meditation teacher encourages her to use her voice and past experience to help others.

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14:29
Listening to Lips

by David Litt

David Litt channels his alter ego, "Lips," while working as a presidential speechwriter.

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06:57
Never Too Big To Be An Astronaut

by Robert Hallett

Robert Hallett gets a call from NASA.

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06:44
Clear for Takeoff

by Nadia Hakim

Nadia Hakim remembers her last time in Iran. 

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