State of the Re:Union Podcast
1) Travelogue: Volume Two
In the last episode of State of the Re:Union, the team brings you a collection of our favorite stories from the road. Host Al Letson reflects on six years of SOTRU and says goodbye to the show.
2) San Gabriel Valley, CA: Small Town, Global City
The San Gabriel Valley is just like any other suburb in America. Life revolves around family and school; the social fabric is woven over cheap eats at the mall. But unlike most suburbs in America, the...Show More
3) The Poems, The Poets, The Power – A National Poetry Month Special
Poetry isn’t just words on a page. Instead it’s a form that lets people express themselves in a way that’s often far more deep, emotional, and complex than other forms of communication. In this year’s...Show More
4) Ithaca, NY: Power to the People
The climate is going haywire, and politicians are bickering over what to do about it, or whether to do anything at all. But that’s only part of the story. Around the country, communities are taking ma...Show More
5) SOTRU Short: A Couple Twice Born
When someone decides to transition from one gender to another, it’s obviously a big deal in their life. But what’s it like for their spouse?
6) The Power of African American Art: A Black History Month Special
This year, State of the Re:Union recognizes Black History Month through the lens of African-American art, the role it has played in social movements and everyday life, and why it matters both to the b...Show More
7) SOTRU Short: A New Orleans Church Memorializes Murder Victims
When a city’s murder rate goes up and stays high for years, what do community activists working against violence do? How do they keep from losing hope? Back in 2010, State of the Re:Union visited New ...Show More
8) SOTRU Short: The Whistler
In every community, there are certain characters that are familiar to everybody. They’re not actually famous– they’re just recognizable folks about town because of some quirk or personal characteristi...Show More
9) Travelogue: Volume One
The SOTRU team brings you a collection of stories from the road. Host Al Letson reflects on the show and plays some of his favorite stories mixed with unheard interviews. We’ll also hear a story about...Show More
10) Truckers of the High Seas
In our globalized world, it only takes a click to buy something from China and have it delivered right to your doorstep. But that product sailed across the ocean on a cargo ship before it got to you. ...Show More