A young girl’s fantastic dream to be a doctor sends her into the middle of political realities of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Plus – the story of the first dog to travel around the world and the hottest alien takeover of all time.
Round Trip
A young girl’s fantastic dream to be a doctor sends her into the middle of political realities of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
This story contains scenes of domestic abuse and gun violence, please take care while listening.
Thank you, MJ Fièvre, for sharing your story with us! You can read more about MJ’s childhood in Haiti in her memoir: “A Sky the Color of Chaos” And she’s working on a book series that uplifts Black women and girls – check out all that and more at badassblackgirl.com
Produced by David Exumé, original story score by Lalin St. Juste. Music and sound design for opening story by Druuvy.
The Dog that Went Around the World
The story of the first dog to travel around the world (and refuse a free steak).
Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score & sound design by Leon Morimoto.
Bionic Blondes
The hottest alien takeover of all time.
This story was originally written by Kelly Link, and comes from her collection, Stranger Things Happen. It was adapted, directed, and produced by Mark Ristich and Eliza Smith. Voice ActorsL Glynn Washington and Joyce Lee.
Season 16 - Episode 29
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