Hold On

The world lost a legend recently, and we wanted in some small way to pay tribute to the great Dolly Parton. So we’re playing you an episode from a series we had a small part in back in 2017, Dolly Parton’s America. The series kicked off with a simple question: How did the queen o ...  Show more

The greatest mysteries have a shadowy figure at the center—someone who sets things in motion and holds the key to how the story unfolds. In epidemiology, this central character is known as Patient Zero—the case at the heart of an outbreak. This hour, Radiolab digs up an episode w ...  Show more

There’s a new number in town! One that’s so needed, and so ready to be there for us when we need it most. It’s 9-8-8. The brand new nationwide hotline number for those in emergency mental health crisis. Just three simple numbers are the lifeline you won’t forget – and that won’t ...  Show more

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Nora reads an email from a mom who lost her daughter to suicide five years ago. It’s proof that even when the most painful thing happens, with time, things can feel okay.  If you are having thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 to ge ...  Show more

hey! we are talking about mental health issues and stigmas. please if you feel like harming yourself or suicide please call 800-273-8255 stay safe, stay alive we need you here :) 

Mental Health Help: There is hope. Call 988, the suicide & crisis hotline. Providing 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress works. The Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day. MERCH is available! Che ...  Show more