State of the Re:Union State of the Re:Union
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Free podcast of the award-winning public radio show State of the Re:Union. Each episode of SOTRU, host Al Letson travels to a new community to tell stories about the people who are doing extraordinary work to help each other, to engage their community, and to overcome obstacles. It's a unique way of storytelling that documents the new America. SOTRU is presented by WJCT, co-distributed by PRX and NPR. Because things fall apart, it's our job to bring them back together.
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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.
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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 San Gabriel Valley is home to the largest Chinese diaspora in the country. In fact, eight of the region’s cities are majority Asian. That makes the “SGV” one of the few places where being Asian American is the norm – but where there is no normal version of being Asian American.
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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 National Poetry Month Special, SOTRU explores how people are finding ways to use poetry in surprising ways.
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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 matters into their own hands, publicly pledging to shrink their carbon footprints, then setting out to make good on their promises.
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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?
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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 black community and the United States as a whole.
Customer Reviews
Al Letson is a stone cold fox!
Love Reveal, so checked this out.
I appreciate the unique perspectives on locations that you THOUGHT you knew. Al finds those stories that go beyond what a tourist would see. He really finds what is at the heart of a place.
The funniest part to me was when he was in Miami, and he said he was this guy with a face and body for radio around all these beautiful people. I'm like "whaaaa??!!", cuz Al Letson is a stone cold fox.
Retired show, but still amazing
It’s a shame that the show has ended, but the backlogs still deserve a listen! Al Letson is a fantastic host, and he manages to unearth incredible stories from all over the United States that show how diverse the culture of the country can be. (If you want to hear more of his work, he’s now hosting Reveal, which is also an excellent podcast).
Farewell
I have enjoyed your stories for years and I am truly saddened to hear that no more shows will be produced. Thank you for your years of captivating and informative stories. You will be greatly missed.