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Cast Your Vote Nov 07, 2022

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Donna discovers herself a foreigner in her own country; M.J. jumps into action when trouble strikes at her polling station; and Eric becomes a viable candidate when another drops out. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

In the Name of Justice Oct 31, 2022

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After a devastating gas explosion, Gladys Wangeci Gitau-Damaskos helps her neighborhood fight back; Eben Bein switches careers to advocate for climate equity; and Antonio Rocha's spontaneous protest sparks a media frenzy in Brazil. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Newsworthy Oct 24, 2022

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Philip Martin navigates civil rights strife in Boston, MA; Anne Stuart manages a local news phone line as Nixon’s White House collapses; and Jeff Howe gives a disastrous speech with a very influential guest in the audience. Hosted by Wes Hazard. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Family Ties Oct 17, 2022

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Gabriel Cheong looks for the imprint of the father he barely knew; Ariel Brown makes a new family after being bullied for her queerness; and Kathleen Haley's life is changed by an encounter with a cousin from El Salvador. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Good Kind of Trouble (Encore) Oct 10, 2022

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This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, hear how Maulian Dana fights to ban "Indian" mascots in Maine schools, as well as two other stories of causing “good trouble”: Ronald Smith stands up for his integrated marriage, while Dr. Wanda Castro_Borrero’s boss pushes back against patients who don’t want to see her because of her name. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Growing Up Latina Oct 03, 2022

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Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross all borders; Ana describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba forever; and Michele turns lemons into lemonade when she gets busted moonlighting. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Changemakers Sep 26, 2022

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Luciana strives for a new definition of beauty after experiencing sudden hair loss; Su extends a helping hand, even though it means breaking the rules; and Robin shows her fellow EMTs that women can excel. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

One Way or Another Sep 19, 2022

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Brandon Kazen-Maddox bridges the gap between their deaf grandma and a police officer; a severe allergic reaction turn Sara Kaminski’s family vacation upside down; and Jeff Belanger takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer research. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Above and Beyond Sep 12, 2022

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From time to time, it's okay to lessen our expectations – but expecting more should be the norm. Norah Dooley proves that women can measure up in the Boston Marathon; Corey Manning‘s experience with prostate cancer makes him an advocate for testing among Black men, and Candace Nelson uses microfinancing to help Tanzanian women better their lives. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Changed Forever 9/11 Sep 05, 2022

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Twenty years ago, the events of 9/11 changed the world. People everywhere struggled to make sense of the terrible act and to rebuild their lives in its aftermath. After the death of his father on 9/11, David Filipov goes to Afghanistan, where a simple Pop-Tart takes on a whole new meaning. Sociology professor Michael Sargent confronts his biases on an airplane. And Jude Treder-Wolff finds seeds of hope to fuel her work as a Clinical Social Worker and Creative Arts Therapist. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

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