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**UnFictional**

In this season of Unfictional, Stories of Transformation, and the ways in which the world — and all of us — have fundamentally changed since the pandemic began. One man watched his children suddenly turn into grown-ups, while another upended every part of his life. Someone else had to learn to live with hardship and found their true identity along the way, all while living in two worlds. Meanwhile, a subculture ascends, one reporter explores Olvera Street, and another finds an old notebook filled with memories from his time in a cabin. It’s UnFictional, hosted by Bob Carlson.

Latest Episodes:

Friends and Basketball Nov 21, 2015

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When you're out on the basketball court, is a teammate the same thing as a friend?

Intruder Alert Nov 14, 2015

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Three stories about people who aren't supposed to be here.

The Séance 2015 Oct 31, 2015

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On a summer night in the early 1990's, a small group of friends gather for a dinner party in Los Angeles. Just for fun, someone suggests having a little séance....

Get Off the Couch Oct 24, 2015

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Sometimes the hardest thing is to find motivation to do anything at all. Just stand up and walk out the door… it may kill you, or it may change your life.

Vanished Status Oct 10, 2015

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Howard Mechanic had been living under an assumed name for 28 years when he decided to run for his local city council. What was he hiding?

Friends in High Places Oct 03, 2015

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As long as you’ve got connections you can get whatever you need; a job at the White House, some help on Shabbos, or a joint from an Amsterdam cafe.

The Couple in 303 Sep 19, 2015

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Boston Irish mob boss "Whitey" Bulger and his girlfriend spent 15 years hiding out in Santa Monica. Residents say the most wanted man in America was a good neighbor.

The 24 Hour Radio Race 2015 Sep 12, 2015

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The winners of our third annual whirlwind radio competition!

An American Life Sep 05, 2015

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A barber is sent to war with little chance of survival. Despite the physical and emotional wounds he suffered, he came out of it a better man.

Who Are You Aug 22, 2015

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Often it’s the people closest to us, who hold the darkest secrets.