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Us & Them

We tell stories from the fault lines that separate Americans. Peabody Award-winning public radio producer Trey Kay listens to people on both sides of the divide.

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The Changing Face of Heroin

The Changing Face of Heroin

Something has shifted in the way our society thinks and talks about heroin addicts these days. Could it be that smack us... Read more

26 Apr 2016

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The Church Lady

The Church Lady

Trey speaks with journalist Linda K. Wertheimer, the author of Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion In an Age of Intoleranc... Read more

8 Nov 2017

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How old were you when you first learned that police may think of you as a threat? You’ve never been told that? Chances a... Read more

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Reading Wars

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Researchers say science makes it clear that there's a direct, systematic way we should be teaching kids to read. But lot... Read more

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Heroin: N'ganga Dimitri

Heroin: N'ganga Dimitri

As the United States works through what the American Medical Association describes as “the worst drug addiction epidemic... Read more

25 Apr 2018

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Cave Men, The Patriarchy & Fairytales

Cave Men, The Patriarchy & Fairytales

Throughout history, men have been seen as the dominant gender. Why is this? Some assume the model goes all the way back ... Read more

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Us & Them: Abortion Divides

Us & Them: Abortion Divides

Do you disagree with any of your close friends or family members about abortion? When’s the last time you actually talke... Read more

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My Friend From Camp

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Moazzam Begg, a British citizen of Pakistani heritage, and Albert Melise, a former housing police officer in the Boston ... Read more

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Hello Mary Lou...

Hello Mary Lou...

Mary Lou Bruner, who made headlines with her wild accusations about President Obama, is running for Texas State Board of... Read more

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EXTRA: Red State Blue State, Ep.10 -- Origins of the Epidemic

EXTRA: Red State Blue State, Ep.10 -- Origins of the Epidemic

Last year, 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses. A lot of those deaths -- about three-fourths -- were caused by op... Read more

30 Nov 2018

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Confederate Reckoning: When Will The Civil War End?

Confederate Reckoning: When Will The Civil War End?

The tragedy in Charlottesville, VA makes us wonder if it’s possible to reconcile different versions of history. This epi... Read more

17 Aug 2017

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Strangers With Cameras In Appalachia

Strangers With Cameras In Appalachia

A recent photo essay depicting Appalachians has stirred controversy in that region.  Some locals feel violated when outs... Read more

17 Sep 2015

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Hillers & Creekers!

Hillers & Creekers!

Americans tend to sort themselves into tribes that share similar culture, ideas and values. Trey recalls kids at his Wes... Read more

23 Aug 2017

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Pride in the Mountain State

Pride in the Mountain State

June is Gay Pride month across the U.S. and around the world. It’s a celebration of increased social acceptance and expa... Read more

26 Jun 2019

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EXTRA: Red State Blue State, Ep.6 -- Deana & Linda

EXTRA: Red State Blue State, Ep.6 -- Deana & Linda

When we cast a ballot, it's personal. About as personal as it gets. That’s easy to forget when we talk about big blocks ... Read more

2 Nov 2018

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Opioid Recovery in Appalachia's Ground Zero

Opioid Recovery in Appalachia's Ground Zero

America has a drug addiction crisis. Recovery could take decades. Opioid addiction has hit Appalachia harder than any re... Read more

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Reckoning with Sexual Assault: Righting a Wrong

Reckoning with Sexual Assault: Righting a Wrong

Two college freshman spend a night together. There’s inexperience, miscommunication and things go wrong -- really wrong.... Read more

13 Jun 2019

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EXTRA: Red State Blue State, Ep.5 -- Immigration

EXTRA: Red State Blue State, Ep.5 -- Immigration

The migrant caravan moving through Mexico is nowhere near the U.S. border, but it's smack dab in the middle of the natio... Read more

26 Oct 2018

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Farm Wars

Farm Wars

It’s a tough time to be a soybean farmer in the U.S.  Soybeans are a $40 billion business in America, but crop prices pl... Read more

22 May 2019

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Femme Voice

Femme Voice

Anne Kelly always felt like she was born into the wrong body. She began life as a man, but is now transitioning into a w... Read more

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