Dan Savage reads his own Modern Love essay about his son's birth mother--and her troubling path.
Today
A Therapist’s Emotional Tool Kit for a Better Holiday Season
<p>The holiday season is upon us. It’s a wonderful time, but if we’re being honest, it’s also a little stressful. Whether you’re worried about hosting a big family gathering, talking with cousins who have very different perspectives on politics or awkward questions from prying au ... Show More
44m 7s
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
May 2022
EP286: When Dr. Suess Has Real Life Application, Jason Wolfe Paid His Own Child Support to Save His Father and Under My Thumb, Lessons in Parenting
<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, <a href="http://www.stephenrusiniak.com/"><strong>Stephen Rusiniak</strong></a> shares a story about a devastating flash flood that severely damaged his Church and then the surprising response from the community. <strong>Jason ... Show More
38m 16s
Oct 2021
The World of Eartha Kitt, a Daughter's View PLUS Why Couples Cheat
Legendary singer Eartha Kitt survived a harrowing childhood as the daughter of a raped sharecropper. Her own daughter, Kitt Shapiro, has written a compelling and loving memoir of her mother that highlights, among many important truths, the importance of rejecting identity politic ... Show More
1h 33m
Oct 2023
Sex Advice Columnist & Activist, Dan Savage
Isaac Mizrahi chats with Dan Savage about how he handles trolls, how gay and straight culture have impacted and informed each other, underwear parties and more.
Follow Hello Isaac on @helloisaacpodcast on Instagram and TikTok, Isaac @imisaacmizrahi on Instagram and TikTok and Dan ... Show More
48m 23s
Aug 2021
EP43: A Mother's Love, The Ugandan Foster Parent and Texas Homestead Exemption Laws
On this episode of Our American Stories, Texan author Winter Prosapio tells the story of how motherhood and the bond with her daughter changed her perspective on life; Peter Mutabazi shares how he escaped his abusive father in Uganda, Africa and became a foster parent in America; ... Show More
38m 19s