Ending A Parade of Tragedies

This week's caller is a dancer and choreographer who takes Gethard inside the intense, demanding world of ballet and the path that led her to her life's work. She also opens up about a traumatic experience outside of dance and tells us about the ways movement has helped her turn ...  Show more

This week's caller is an Air Force veteran and longtime listener who talks with Gethard about military logistics, global shipping, what you can learn from a grocery store if you know what to look for, and the behind-the-scenes systems that keep things moving. Sign up for Beautifu ...  Show more

The loss of a sibling can be devastating. It means the severing of a shared history and common memories. But the grief can be overshadowed by that of children, parents and partners. Kim Chakanetsa talks to an Irish writer and an academic from Botswana about how the death of a ...

‏هذه الحلقة عن قصة معاناة سيدة قلبت حياتها رأساً على عقب، من العقم وخسارتها للامومة وخسارة زواجها، وصراعها المرير من أجل الحياة من خلال مشوارها الطويل الذي لم يجعلها تستسلم رغم كل الظروف القاسية التي مرت بها. اسمعوا الجزء الاول من حلقة عايدة اليوم--- Send in a voice message: http ...  Show more

It is estimated that one in four pregnancies will end in a miscarriage. But despite being a common occurrence, this topic is still shrouded in secrecy, stigma and shame. Kim Chakanetsa meets two women who are using their first-hand experience to help other people heal. Wanji ...

Sloane is planning her wedding, but childhood memories make her fearful of what could go horribly wrong. Although she's excited to start a new stage of her life, she's having nightmares of her wedding day. They all revolve around her mother.