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The Promise May 19, 2026

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In the final battle of the Vietnam War–the Mayaguez Incident– three Marines were left behind on a remote island, and they were never heard from again. Cary Turner dedicated his life to finding out what happened to one of those men— his cousin, Lance Corporal Joseph Hargrove.
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A Mother’s Work May 05, 2026

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There’s no easy part of being a mom— from giving birth, to preparing your kids to one day walk out the door. We dug into our archive to find stories about moms bringing their kids into the world, and stories about letting them go.
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Small Mercies Apr 21, 2026

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A free haircut, a friendly conversation, a patient ear: Kind gestures won’t solve your problems, but they can make them easier to bear. We found stories about little acts of kindness that helped someone through trying times.
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Bright as Daybreak, Red as Fire Apr 07, 2026

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Nuclear war might seem abstract, lingering in the back of the mind only as a distant possibility. But some remember when it seemed like a certainty. We dug through the StoryCorps archive to find people who worked with nuclear weapons — and know how close we’ve come to a point of no return.
We’ve been nominated for a Webby award! Head to webbyawards.com and vote for our episode, “Voices From the Storm: Remembering Hurricane Katrina.”
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What it Takes to Heal Mar 24, 2026

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Dan Leger is a survivor of the deadliest attack on Jewish people in US history – the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting of 2018. In this episode, how Dan has made conversations with others in his community – people who he never expected to connect with – part of his recovery.
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VOICEMAILS: Part of My Life, Part of My Soul Mar 10, 2026

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Some moments feel big because everything’s on the line— and others only felt that way at the time. Lately our listeners have been leaving us voicemails about both: slip-ups and serious situations, fateful decisions and faux pas. Listen to hear your stories about codewords, cookies, and odd romance.
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Ties Through Time Feb 24, 2026

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In this episode, we dig into our archive to highlight stories from Black families reminding us that history is closer than it seems.

Watch animated versions of these stories featured in this episode: Labor of Love and Siliva’s Legacy.

See pictures documenting Dion Diamond’s lunch counter sit-ins here.

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EXTRA: Sound Portraits - Kipperman’s Pawn Shop Feb 10, 2026

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Kipperman’s Pawn Shop in Houston, Texas was the only combination pawn shop/wedding chapel on the planet (according to its owner). In 1993, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay decided to find out how it came to be.
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Lesia Day’s Story by My Unsung Hero Jan 13, 2026

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Lesia Day's mother, Stephany, was used to coming over for a visit on Sundays. But one Sunday, Stephany didn't show up. This episode comes from My Unsung Hero, a podcast sharing stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression.
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I’m Dreaming of a StoryCorps Christmas Dec 16, 2025

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Trees are being decorated, halls are being decked, and young eyes are scanning the northern skies for signs of Santa. For this special holiday edition of the StoryCorps Podcast, we bring you tales of the fears, hopes and joys of Christmas past.

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