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((Fred Froehlich))
A look at things from all sides. At a time when American politics are radically polarized, TNBT’s Amanda Aronczyk talks to voters who have changed their party allegiances. In the world of baseball, we bring you Boston writer Steve Almond with a note of warning to Red Sox fans, and then our own Red Sox fan Michael Kavanagh, who takes us behind the scoreboard at Fenway Park. Also this week, historian Josh Freeman on class mobility and immobility on the New York subway. And a surreal audio postcard that may or may not be from Spain, by Natalie Kestecher.
When Worlds Collide
A romantic comedy about ex-lovers who haven’t seen each other for trillions of years. Written and performed by Mark O’Donnell with Mary Purdy. Produced by Curtis Fox.
30-Second Biography
Wherever he goes, reporter Josh Chaffin likes to put this question to the people he encounters: what’s your life story – in 30 seconds? The answers are rarely what you’d expect. Produced by Michael Kavanagh.
Cross-Class Express
Giving Thanks
A true story about a panhandler who’s turned a corner, as witnessed by New York-based actress and subway rider, Sheila Head.
She’s Out
Baseball in Numbers
Message to Red Sox Nation
Although poet and writer Steve Almond lives in Boston, he does not share fellow Beantown residents’ love/hate feelings for the home team. In fact, he’d like to put forth this gentle admonition, as playoff season reaches fever pitch. Produced by Julie Subrin.
Steve Almond has kinder words ...
Steve Almond has kinder words ...
Party Hopping
Seven reasons why people switch political parties – ranging from exasperation to calculation. Next Big Thing’s Amanda Aronczyk offers this primer on American political mobility.
Not Spain
Postcards from Spain, or from a place that sounds like Spain. Sent to us by Natalie Kestecher, who wrote and produced the piece for the Australian Broadcasting Company’s series "Radio Eye." The male voice belongs to Javier LaTorre. Sound by Roi Huberman and Judy Rapely. Poetry by Pablo Neruda.
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