Ranked #1
Who’s Your Daddy?
Who’s Your Daddy?
From a cowboy with a secret obsession to a dad called “Mom,” fathers and children share unexpected and heartfelt stories... Read more
25 May 2017
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52mins
Ranked #2
Teachers Tell All
Teachers Tell All
Being a teacher takes passion and compassion…but a sense of humor certainly helps. Educators become storytellers and ope... Read more
27 Apr 2017
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54mins
Ranked #3
Brain Matters: Reality with a Twist
Brain Matters: Reality with a Twist
What do an obsessive hand washer, a biting job applicant, and a kid hiding under his school desk have in common? Five s... Read more
23 Mar 2017
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55mins
Ranked #4
Unexpected
Unexpected
From complicated pregnancies to raising children with special needs, these storytellers open up about being a mother in ... Read more
26 Jun 2018
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16mins
Ranked #5
Like Father, Like Son?
Like Father, Like Son?
Edwin Desamour used to share a prison cell with his father. But today, he’s created a new legacy for his own sons. The p... Read more
2 Jun 2017
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18mins
Ranked #6
A Phoenix Must First Burn
A Phoenix Must First Burn
Writers Cecily Kellogg and Charlie O’Hay reflect on losing twin boys and their grieving process. The post A Phoenix Must... Read more
28 Jun 2018
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16mins
Ranked #7
Teachers! Why Do They Do It?
Teachers! Why Do They Do It?
Taking a cue from memories about the best and the worst teachers they had, these educators talk about the emotional cost... Read more
12 May 2017
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19mins
Ranked #8
From Superbowl to Superintendent
From Superbowl to Superintendent
It takes a tough teacher to rise to the level of superintendent. Dr. William Hite talks about his early dreams of footba... Read more
5 May 2017
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21mins
Ranked #9
Transforming Traditions
Transforming Traditions
Holiday traditions wax and wane naturally over generations. Three guests share their own renditions of Kwanzaa and Hanuk... Read more
8 Dec 2017
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30mins
Ranked #10
Gay Pride and Prejudice
Gay Pride and Prejudice
Parades are celebrating LGBTQ rights around the country. More visibility has increased recognition of gay communities as... Read more
23 Jun 2017
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54mins
Ranked #11
Breaking the Class Ceiling
Breaking the Class Ceiling
If achieving “The American Dream” is a game, how do you play the game? And what forces hold you back? Dr. Daniel Lauriso... Read more
21 Jun 2018
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22mins
Ranked #12
Looking Class
Looking Class
Education, race, sex and age are only a few aspects that make up class in America. These storytellers recount their jour... Read more
19 Jun 2018
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1hr 16mins
Ranked #13
Pussy Riot Grabs Back
Pussy Riot Grabs Back
Nadya Tolokonnikova has dedicated her life to disruption and resistance through art. But the fight is far from over. The... Read more
16 Jun 2018
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15mins
Ranked #14
Beyond the Watch Tower
Beyond the Watch Tower
Kyra felt prepared to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses at 15 years old. Then the shunning began. The post Beyond the Watch ... Read more
14 Jun 2018
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26mins
Ranked #15
She Was Always Amelia
She Was Always Amelia
One family’s touching transition meeting the daughter they always had. The post She Was Always Amelia appeared first on ... Read more
12 Jun 2018
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20mins
Ranked #16
No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends
No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends
After his mother’s arrest, a young man is responsible for paying his family’s past-due rent…with a little help from his ... Read more
9 Jun 2018
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13mins
Ranked #17
Denied
Denied
Even the seemingly best attorneys and absolving witness statements haven’t exonerated Chester Hollman – but his family r... Read more
7 Jun 2018
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17mins
Ranked #18
The Waiting Game
The Waiting Game
Giovanni Reid spent 26 years behind bars. After his release, Giovanni reflects on the trials and tribulations of represe... Read more
6 Jun 2018
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25mins
Ranked #19
Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes
When we die, what do we leave behind? And where does it go? The post Ashes to Ashes appeared first on Commonspace.
2 Jun 2018
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15mins
Ranked #20
Welcome to the End
Welcome to the End
Thinking about mortality can be grim. These artists and storytellers don’t want you to fear the reaper. The post Welcome... Read more
31 May 2018
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31mins