Rough Translation

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How are the things we're talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the world seems small but it's as hard as ever to escape our echo chambers, Rough Translation takes you places.

27/12/2023 · BONUS

Rough Translation New Years Message

As we head toward a new year, former Rough Translation host Gregory Warner reflects on "goal disengagement" — letting go of past goals, rather than coming up with New Year resolutions. He recommends three of his favorite episodes aligned with this theme for Rough Translation fans and new listeners. Episodes are in the show notes below. And we encourage you to visit our archives with some timeless Rough Translation gems. When Failure is a 4-Letter Word: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/05/738963753/when-failure-is-a-four-letter-word War Poems: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/02/625501009/war-poems American Surrogate: https://www.npr.org/2017/10/17/547332434/american-surrogate Discover Rough Translation's archive of timeless episodes here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510324/rough-translation Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

5 min
30/08/2023 · BONUS

Hold the Sitar: The Making of the Love Commandos Theme Song

In this bonus episode of Love Commandos, Gregory Warner interviews musician John Ellis, who composed Rough Translation's original theme music in 2017, and songwriters Amira Gill and VASU, who jointly created the new theme song for Love Commandos. They discuss their musical processes, and how they incorporate stories into their music. Love Commandos will be releasing more bonus episodes like this one over the next few weeks, where the team will continue to take listeners behind the scenes of the show and continue exploring the themes of love and marriage in modern India. To access those episodes, sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

25 min
23/08/2023

Calling It Quits

In Episode 5 of Love Commandos, couples seeking to shut down the Love Commandos' shelter band together for a risky plan. Want to hear bonus episodes of Love Commandos? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition substack newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

30 min
16/08/2023

Forever Yours

On Episode 4 of Love Commandos, couples in the shelter feel pressured to stay indefinitely. We try to figure out why. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition substack newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

34 min
09/08/2023

The Honeymoon

On Episode 3 of Love Commandos, stories of life inside the Love Commandos shelter begin to diverge as co-founder Sanjoy Sachdev shows a different side.Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition Substack. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

31 min
02/08/2023

After The Wedding

On episode 2 of Love Commandos, an inter-caste couple in India hits a breaking point. They make one last-ditch phone call to try to stay together. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition newsletter on Substack. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

32 min
26/07/2023

The Vow

When falling in love can mean risking your life, the Love Commandos in India will protect you. But at what cost? This is episode 1 of our series Love Commandos. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And follow host Gregory Warner on Substack here. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

22 min
SEASON 8 TRAILER

New Season: Love Commandos. Starting Wednesday, July 26th.

They seemed like superheroes. In a country where arranged marriage is the norm, the Love Commandos promise to protect love couples and help them marry. But is this a group of protectors in the way they promise to be? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Gregory Warner

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278 Ratings

Beautiful insights

13/09/2021

edbg4

I love you when a new episode comes out - highlight of the week
I used to love this, but I can’t anymore…

04/09/2023

Clumsy and ugly

The episode about French workers at McDonalds was just pure unabashed corporate propaganda. Horrible. If it was paid for by McDonalds, I would think it was heavy handed greenwashing. But it seems the team honestly thought this was unbiased journalism. What was a story of worker solidarity and union busting turned into a weird puff piece. The main use for this particular piece would be to teach a class on greenwashing. Spot the reframing. Gross! Just disgusting journalism. So confusing, as so many of the other episodes seemed so nice. But now I wonder what other stories they are misrepresenting…
I Value this show

01/01/2021

AnthHalley

As someone who is interested in understanding people and cultural dynamics I really appreciate this show. It aims at global stories not just American. It’s interesting, entertaining and sometimes very emotive. We live in an amazing world with many amazing people who often go through difficult situations. This shows keeps me level and globally aware. Thank you to all involved, I appreciate your time, insight and effort. I’m looking forward to more shows. Blessings. Anthony
Engaging, informative, strong story telling

07/12/2020

Boy12584589

One of my favourite shows which is informative and entertaining at the same time.

How are the things we're talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the world seems small but it's as hard as ever to escape our echo chambers, Rough Translation takes you places.