In this episode of The Sunday Read, we look at the complexity, diversity and humanity of America through the eyes of Robert Frank — one of the most influential photographers in history — who, through his camera, collected the world.
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Nov 24
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
<p>Once primarily limited to severely disabled people, autism began to be viewed as a spectrum that included children and adults far less impaired. Along the way, the disorder also became an identity, embraced by college graduates and even by some of the world’s most successful p ... Show More
32m 40s
Nov 23
Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
<p>“Wicked” was one of the biggest movies of 2024. It was culturally ubiquitous, a box office smash and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Now, a year later, “Wicked: For Good” arrives in theaters to finish the tale of the complicated friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and ... Show More
51m 44s
Mar 2023
The death of Mahsa Amini: New revelations
We also look at the row over the BBC, impartiality and Gary Lineker, and hear about the 45-year-old spending millions to get his younger body back.
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10m 4s
May 2022
EP287: Nanny's Hands and America's Most Decorated Soldier
<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, <strong>Dennis Peterson</strong> shares the story of his maternal grandmother's hands which revealed a lot about her. <strong>Audie Murphy's</strong> story is one of the quintessential American stories; yet, chances are, many A ... Show More
38m 16s
Feb 2023
Born in the UFO
Why is the White House shooting down flying objects? Adam is joined by the BBC’s security correspondent, Gordon Corera, and North America correspondent, Sarah Smith, to discuss the mystery that’s gripping America. After a weekend of showbiz news Radio 1 DJ, Jack Saunders, gives h ... Show More
32m 18s