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· 47mo ago

You're My Memory https://www.npr.org/2022/11/07/1135037709/youre-my-memory #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

You're My Memory : StoryCorps

Capt. Helen Perry talks with her husband, Sgt. Matthew Perry, about the impacts of Matthew's memory loss – and their enduring love.

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· 47mo ago

Seeing the Future In You https://www.npr.org/2022/11/14/1136685273/seeing-the-future-in-you #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

Seeing the Future In You : StoryCorps

We usually lean on our elders for wisdom and support... but sometimes it's the other way around. In this episode, we hear from queer men who found acceptance in one another.

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· 46mo ago

The Last Patients https://www.npr.org/2022/12/05/1140865169/the-last-patients #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

The Last Patients : StoryCorps

In the second part of our Kalaupapa story, we hear how people exiled from society reconnected with family – and found a new community. donate.storycorps.org/podcast

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· 47mo ago

One Who Is Understanding https://www.npr.org/2022/11/21/1138482696/one-who-is-understanding #Storytelling #HumanInterest #Community

One Who Is Understanding : StoryCorps

Family names bind one generation to the next. But what if that name is lost? In this episode, a grieving family learns their legacy is being kept alive by a stranger from far away.

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· 41mo ago

EXTRA: Grandma's Hands https://www.npr.org/2023/05/11/1175679611/extra-grandmas-hands #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

EXTRA: Grandma's Hands : StoryCorps

On this short Mother's Day episode, Madzimoyo Owusu came to StoryCorps with her daughter, Johannah Owusu, to honor the memory of the woman who helped shape her life.

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· 39mo ago

Same Train, Different Tracks https://www.npr.org/2023/07/24/1189894046/same-train-different-tracks #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

Same Train, Different Tracks : StoryCorps

When a train ride to work veers into a life or death situation, two strangers become an important part of each other's lives.

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· 39mo ago

To Speak Up https://www.npr.org/2023/07/17/1188197856/to-speak-up #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

To Speak Up : StoryCorps

50 years ago, most of the nation was glued to "gavel-to-gavel" coverage of the Senate Watergate hearings that would uncover major abuses of power by the Nixon administration. In this episode – how a decision to speak up blew the lid off the largest political scandal in American history.

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· 29mo ago

The Birds, the Bees, and My Dad https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1218593078/zz-storycorps-bonusdraft #Storytelling #Family #HumanInterest

The Birds, the Bees, and My Dad : StoryCorps

Howie Gordon starred in over a hundred porn films in the 70s and 80s under the name Richard Pacheco. But his greatest role was as a father. At StoryCorps, he talked with his son Bobby Gordon about sex, shame, and dirty movies.If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.

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· 29mo ago

Nothing Left Unsaid https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1218593083/zz-storycorps-bonusdraft #Storytelling #HumanInterest #NPR

Nothing Left Unsaid : StoryCorps

Jackie Miller and her son, Scott Miller, always shared everything with each other, even if it was hard. Scott knew his mother wanted to live life on her own terms, but he wasn't prepared for how she wanted to end it.If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.

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· 2w ago

The 'selfless decision' that saved our boy's life https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmp3kp9l1j94o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #News #HumanInterest #Health

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The 'selfless decision' that saved our boy's life

Ollie is still thriving and happy 10 years after receiving a liver transplant from 17-year-old Miriam.

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· 3w ago

Real Valladolid find boy, 17, clinging to underside of team bus on trip back from Ceuta https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7617610/2026/09/21/real-valladolid-ceuta-bus-match-boy/ #Sports #Football #HumanInterest

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· 3w ago

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4d9vly636o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #News #HumanInterest #Justice

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Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

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· 3w ago

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Six volcanoes erupt within days in Indonesia in 'rare' event By Tri Ardhya At least six volcanoes erupt across Indonesia within days of each other. For residents nearby there's no escaping the fallout. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-20/six-volcanoes-erupt-within-days-in-indonesia/107165188 #VolcanicEruptions #Environment #ScienceandTechnology #EarthScience #HumanInterest #Geology #TriArdhya

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Six volcanoes erupt within days in Indonesia in 'rare' event

At least six volcanoes erupt across Indonesia within days of each other. For residents nearby there's no escaping the fallout.

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· 1mo ago

Former crime reporter John Simpson shares why he decided to go to clown school https://www.npr.org/2026/09/07/nx-s1-5950411/former-crime-reporter-john-simpson-shares-why-he-decided-to-go-to-clown-school #News #HumanInterest #CareerChange

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· 2mo ago

'I'm Mandy Burnham' - Quaker chaplain is lookalike for new prime minister https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7lg29gvjyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #News #Politics #HumanInterest

Swansea chaplain dubbed Prime Minister Andy Burnham lookalike

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Swansea chaplain dubbed Prime Minister Andy Burnham lookalike

Emma Roberts is is "leaning into" the comparisons and has changed her name to "Mandy Burnham" on TikTok.

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· 2mo ago

A Florida Surrogate, a Father in China, and the Babies Caught Between https://www.wsj.com/us-news/a-florida-surrogate-a-father-in-china-and-the-babies-caught-between-a3717a96 #WorldNews #Family #HumanInterest

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· 2mo ago

Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36d56x3ln6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #News #HumanInterest #Grief

Russell T Davies says death of husband to brain cancer has been his 'greatest loss"

Russell T Davies says death of husband to brain cancer has been his 'greatest loss"

The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.

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· 2mo ago

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/weightlifting/articles/cn8nxg5rvvko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Sports #Olympics #HumanInterest

Commonwealth Games 2026: Madias Ngake - Olympian to cleaner to Glasgow

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Madias Ngake - Olympian to cleaner to Glasgow

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

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· 2mo ago

Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly5jvegxeqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #News #Grief #HumanInterest

Legacy funeral victim told baby's ashes were animal remains