A down-on-his-luck teacher meets an alien. And suddenly the world wants to know what he has to say.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Dennis Pacheco, Joe Mullens, Liz Leimkuhler, Mark Gessner, Ekaterini Argerson, Nolan Constantino, Connor Ratliff, Rachel Botchan, Glo Tavarez, Stefan Schuette, and Nichole Hill.
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Jul 16
Remembering Tom Ligon
Tom Ligon, one of the core performers of The Truth, died on June 26, 2026, at the age of 85. In this episode, we remember Tom's remarkable career on stage, in film, and on television, and share his final performance for The Truth, Robocalls. After the story, you'll also hear my f ... Show More
35m 42s
Oct 2017
Bonus Episode: "Goat" by James McBride
A well-meaning teacher discovers a student's talent, and in the process of helping out his family, bites off more than she can chew. Recorded live at the Now Hear This festival. This story appears in James McBride's collection FIVE CARAT SOUL, available now from Riverhead Books. ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2013
14 - The Man in the Tan Jacket
A stranger comes to town with a briefcase and an unmemorable face. Plus, controversy with the Daily Journal, another segment of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and new security footage from the bowling alley.
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27m 23s