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Radiolab

Sunday, July 28, 2002
  • Jay Allison's "Life Stories" collection

    Religion in America

    Radio Lab journeys to the edge of faith and back, with stories about serpent handlers, vocal dervishes, angxsty teen performance art on the meaning of religion, and a one hour exploration of the patters of prayer.

"G.O. to the D"
Angsty California teens grapple with spirituality in a radio montage which combines drama, performance art and documentary recordings. Produced by Ellen Sebastien and Eric Bauersfeld.
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"The Gods of Times Square"
An audio emersion in the concrete pulpit, home to countless religious zealots. Produced by Richard Sandler and Dave Isay.
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"A Pastor's Journal"
For two months in 1996, Reverand Susan Johnson of Hyde Park Union Church in Chicago kept an audio journal of her daily thoughts and musings on her calling. From Jay Allison's "Life Stories" collection.

"Angels and America"
Producer Judith Kampfner explores the omnipresence of angels (real and imagined) in America.

"First Person: Speaking of Faith"
Minnesota Public Radio's new documentary series "First Person: Speaking of Faith" is back with converstions on nature prayer. Host Krista Tippet engages the topic with a unique blend of science, theology and journalism. Produced by Marge Ostroushko, Brian Newhouse & Bill Buzenberg.
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