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.
Professional roles often encompass profound human responsibilities that extend far beyond formal job descriptions. Funeral directors provide essential closure for grieving families, balancing technical tasks with deep emotional empathy. Firefighters overcome systemic obstacles through rigorous preparation and mentorshi...
The 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks brings together survivors, first responders, and grieving families to share visceral, firsthand accounts of that day. These testimonies reveal the enduring, complicated nature of grief, where the pain of loss remains as immediate as it was decades ago. First ...
Stadium beer vending serves as a platform for profound human connection rather than merely a transactional role. Howard Hart, a career vendor with 35 years of experience, demonstrates how cultivating relationships with season ticket holders creates a sense of neighborhood within the stands. Beyond the physical labor of...
The American experience manifests through a collection of personal histories that highlight resilience, national identity, and the enduring power of human connection. From the high school student who designed the 50-star American flag to park rangers maintaining the granite faces of Mount Rushmore, individual contribut...
The Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando remains a defining tragedy in LGBTQ history, leaving families to navigate profound grief and the struggle to keep memories alive. Survivors and relatives of victims like Dianca Drayton, Paul Henry, and Eddie Jamal Justice share intimate reflections on the loss of their loved ones...
Small, compassionate gestures possess the power to fundamentally alter the trajectory of lives in crisis. At a West Los Angeles VA hospital, a Vietnam veteran known as Dreamer provides free haircuts to struggling former service members, restoring their dignity and helping them transition back into the workforce. In a M...
The StoryCorps podcast explores the shadow of nuclear war through personal narratives. It begins with a story of ranchers accidentally witnessing the Trinity test in 1945. The episode features Joel Healy, a veteran who recounts his experiences during Operation Plumbob in 1957, where he witnessed over 20 nuclear detonat...
This holiday special explores the theme of Christmas traditions and the unexpected ways they impact people. It features the story of how NORAD began tracking Santa Claus due to a misprinted phone number in a 1955 Sears ad, highlighting the humorous and heartwarming origins of this now-global tradition. The episode furt...
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