StoryCorps

StoryCorps

Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.

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June 16, 2026 21 mins
Ten years ago in Orlando, a man walked into the Pulse nightclub with a gun and started shooting. It became the largest massacre of LGBTQ people in this country's history. In this episode, memories of loved ones killed that day, and how, for some, that night brought back the pain of past tragedies.   

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It’s often in our toughest moments when we find out what we’re really made of. In this episode, stories from people who stepped up when they could have just walked away.

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May 19, 2026 19 mins
In the final battle of the Vietnam War–the Mayaguez Incident– three Marines were left behind on a remote island, and they were never heard from again. Cary Turner dedicated his life to finding out what happened to one of those men— his cousin, Lance Corporal Joseph Hargrove.

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May 5, 2026 18 mins
There’s no easy part of being a mom— from giving birth, to preparing your kids to one day walk out the door. We dug into our archive to find stories about moms bringing their kids into the world, and stories about letting them go. 

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April 21, 2026 15 mins
A free haircut, a friendly conversation, a patient ear: Kind gestures won’t solve your problems, but they can make them easier to bear. We found stories about little acts of kindness that helped someone through trying times.

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April 7, 2026 28 mins
Nuclear war might seem abstract, lingering in the back of the mind only as a distant possibility. But some remember when it seemed like a certainty. We dug through the StoryCorps archive to find people who worked with nuclear weapons — and know how close we’ve come to a point of no return.

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March 24, 2026 15 mins
Dan Leger is a survivor of the deadliest attack on Jewish people in US history – the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting of 2018. In this episode, how Dan has made conversations with others in his community – people who he never expected to connect with – part of his recovery. 

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Some moments feel big because everything’s on the line— and others only felt that way at the time. Lately our listeners have been leaving us voicemails about both: slip-ups and serious situations, fateful decisions and faux pas. Listen to hear your stories about codewords, cookies, and odd romance.

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February 24, 2026 19 mins

In this episode, we dig into our archive to highlight stories from Black families reminding us that history is closer than it seems. 

Watch animated versions of these stories featured in this episode: Labor of Love and Siliva’s Legacy.

See pictures documenting Dion Diamond’s lunch counter sit-ins here.

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Kipperman’s Pawn Shop in Houston, Texas was the only combination pawn shop/wedding chapel on the planet (according to its owner). In 1993, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay decided to find out how it came to be.

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January 13, 2026 6 mins
Lesia Day's mother, Stephany, was used to coming over for a visit on Sundays. But one Sunday, Stephany didn't show up. This episode comes from My Unsung Hero, a podcast sharing stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression.

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December 16, 2025 18 mins

Trees are being decorated, halls are being decked, and young eyes are scanning the northern skies for signs of Santa. For this special holiday edition of the StoryCorps Podcast, we bring you tales of the fears, hopes and joys of Christmas past.

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November 18, 2025 17 mins

For this episode, we celebrate the 10th year of a StoryCorps tradition: The Great Thanksgiving Listen, where we encourage young people to record an interview with an important elder in their lives using our app. We hear from a history teacher at Glenbrook South High School outside Chicago, whose students have recorded thousands of StoryCorps conversations through a class assignment. 

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November 4, 2025 15 mins
As a college student, Sean Carter was in a car crash and sustained a traumatic brain injury. His mother, Jenny, became his full-time caregiver.


In three recordings over 10 years, Sean— with his mother and his twin brother, Todd— reflected on making peace with the sudden turn in their lives, and the prospect of an uncertain future.


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October 21, 2025 17 mins

Leaves are falling. Jack-o'-lanterns are grinning from porches. Paper skeletons are waving from windows. In honor of the season, a special episode of the Story-Corpse podcast full of tricks and treats.

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October 7, 2025 18 mins

In this episode, stories from people who refused to give up on someone – even when the odds were long, or when it seemed like the person might be lost forever.  

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September 23, 2025 15 mins

To many kids, what their parents do all day is a mystery. Not these ones, though. This week: Stories about people for whom family and business are the same thing.

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September 9, 2025 14 mins
It’s that time of year. Classrooms that have stood dark and empty since last spring are coming back to life. This week, stories about the place that shapes all who pass through it— because young or old, there’s always something more to learn.


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20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. StoryCorps was there in the aftermath, recording interviews with survivors in the cities where they fled. The stories in this episode— many captured only weeks after the storm— bear witness to one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.

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August 12, 2025 16 mins
This week: stories from people who dare to do things and go places few others would – from people who helped pave the way to outer space, to divers exploring ocean depths.

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