http://www.odeo.com/channels/127943-APM-The-Story Sundancer no The Story with Dick Gordon brings the news home - through passionate points of view and personal experiences. The program brings together ordinary and extraordinary people to provide perspective on the issues which affect us all. Our goal is to inspire conversation, thinking and understanding. Produced at North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC. The Story with Dick Gordon brings the news home - through passionate points of view and personal experiences. The program brings together ordinary and extraordinary people to provide perspective on the issues which affect us all. Our goal is to inspire conversation, thinking and understanding. Produced at North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC. The Story with Dick Gordon brings the news home - through passionate points of view and personal experiences. The program brings together ordinary and extraordinary people to provide perspective on the issues which affect us all. Our goal is to inspire conversation, thinking and understanding. Produced at North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC. en 40 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25541481-One-Radio-City-Rockette Tina Vaughn performed as a Rockette in their classic holiday show. Also: how one mom handles the question, "Is there a Santa?" Tina Vaughn performed as a Rockette in their classic holiday show. Also: how one mom handles the question, "Is there a Santa?" Tina Vaughn performed as a Rockette in their classic holiday show. Also: how one mom handles the question, "Is there a Santa?" tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25541481 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25533711-Win-One-for-the-Forests Two stories of environmental victories at home. Two stories of environmental victories at home. Two stories of environmental victories at home. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25533711 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25521705-World-Cup-Dreams On the heels of the announcement for World Cup draws, Dick Gordon speaks with one young soccer hopeful. Also: a new essay from Abdi in Mogadishu. And: the humble beginnings of the Heisman trophy. On the heels of the announcement for World Cup draws, Dick Gordon speaks with one young soccer hopeful. Also: a new essay from Abdi in Mogadishu. And: the humble beginnings of the Heisman trophy. On the heels of the announcement for World Cup draws, Dick Gordon speaks with one young soccer hopeful. Also: a new essay from Abdi in Mogadishu. And: the humble beginnings of the Heisman trophy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25521705 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25522403-Soccer-Dreams Two young soccer hopefuls. Also: A new essay from Abdi in Mogadishu. Two young soccer hopefuls. Also: A new essay from Abdi in Mogadishu. Two young soccer hopefuls. Also: A new essay from Abdi in Mogadishu. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25522403 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25517151-Young-and-in-Pakistan Two young students in Pakistan talk about their dreams for the future. Also: surprising Dad. Two young students in Pakistan talk about their dreams for the future. Also: surprising Dad. Two young students in Pakistan talk about their dreams for the future. Also: surprising Dad. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25517151 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25514588-Winning-the-Nobel-Peace-Prize As President Obama prepares to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, past recipient Jody Williams gives an insiders view on what it's like to accept such an honor. Also: a house fire and a new artistic purpose. As President Obama prepares to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, past recipient Jody Williams gives an insiders view on what it's like to accept such an honor. Also: a house fire and a new artistic purpose. As President Obama prepares to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, past recipient Jody Williams gives an insiders view on what it's like to accept such an honor. Also: a house fire and a new artistic purpose. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25514588 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25508094-Ice-Cream-IPO A former mentor becomes a business partner. A former mentor becomes a business partner. A former mentor becomes a business partner. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25508094 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25503081-The-Soul-of-Water From backyard observer to science writer. Also: the case of the missing ornaments. From backyard observer to science writer. Also: the case of the missing ornaments. From backyard observer to science writer. Also: the case of the missing ornaments. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25503081 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25489542-Timeless-Jam The Kansas City Jammers are back. The Kansas City Jammers are back. The Kansas City Jammers are back. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25489542 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25483583-The-Battle-and-Ballet A Marine makes sense of war through pirouettes and plies. Also: the one conversation between a coach and a wrestler that made all the difference. A Marine makes sense of war through pirouettes and plies. Also: the one conversation between a coach and a wrestler that made all the difference. A Marine makes sense of war through pirouettes and plies. Also: the one conversation between a coach and a wrestler that made all the difference. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25483583 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25477419-Double-Life-One-Mission Infiltrating racist groups. Also: Burmese monks living in upstate NY. Infiltrating racist groups. Also: Burmese monks living in upstate NY. Infiltrating racist groups. Also: Burmese monks living in upstate NY. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25477419 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450228-Health-Care-Coverage-for-Some A mother tries to get coverage for her son's mental health needs. Also: a brother and sister run a jewelry business. A mother tries to get coverage for her son's mental health needs. Also: a brother and sister run a jewelry business. A mother tries to get coverage for her son's mental health needs. Also: a brother and sister run a jewelry business. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25450228 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450229-Making-a-Splash A paralympic swimmer reflects on how losing his sight changed his life for the better. Also, returning to India. A paralympic swimmer reflects on how losing his sight changed his life for the better. Also, returning to India. A paralympic swimmer reflects on how losing his sight changed his life for the better. Also, returning to India. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25450229 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450230-A-Very-Long-Road-to-Florence A sculptor's inspiring adventure in Europe. Also, the seamstress for a college football team. A sculptor's inspiring adventure in Europe. Also, the seamstress for a college football team. A sculptor's inspiring adventure in Europe. Also, the seamstress for a college football team. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25450230 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450231-Working-Through-It A man reconciles with his birth mother and discovers new inspiration for hard work. Also, a boxing match during the Depression bonds father and son. A man reconciles with his birth mother and discovers new inspiration for hard work. Also, a boxing match during the Depression bonds father and son. A man reconciles with his birth mother and discovers new inspiration for hard work. Also, a boxing match during the Depression bonds father and son. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25450231 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450232-Touchdown-in-Texas A high school football player fights for a place on the field and a place to call home. Also, a random act of kindness inspires a Vietnam vet. A high school football player fights for a place on the field and a place to call home. Also, a random act of kindness inspires a Vietnam vet. A high school football player fights for a place on the field and a place to call home. Also, a random act of kindness inspires a Vietnam vet. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25450232 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450233-Love-and-Foreclosure A couple becomes closer while facing foreclosure. Also, a scuba diver is left by his boat in the open ocean. A couple becomes closer while facing foreclosure. Also, a scuba diver is left by his boat in the open ocean. A couple becomes closer while facing foreclosure. Also, a scuba diver is left by his boat in the open ocean. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25450233 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450234-Meeting-Abdi Introducing a new regular guest from the most dangerous city in the world: Mogadishu, Somalia. Also: The Cathedral of Junk. Introducing a new regular guest from the most dangerous city in the world: Mogadishu, Somalia. Also: The Cathedral of Junk. Introducing a new regular guest from the most dangerous city in the world: Mogadishu, Somalia. Also: The Cathedral of Junk. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25450234 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450235-The-Affair-s Dick talks with Angela, a woman who has had several affairs. Also: poems about a losing season. Dick talks with Angela, a woman who has had several affairs. Also: poems about a losing season. Dick talks with Angela, a woman who has had several affairs. Also: poems about a losing season. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25450235 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450237-A-New-Research-Question A cancer specialist is using her own experience with the disease to change her research. Also: Ahmed Fadaam's new statue unveiled at Elon University. A cancer specialist is using her own experience with the disease to change her research. Also: Ahmed Fadaam's new statue unveiled at Elon University. A cancer specialist is using her own experience with the disease to change her research. Also: Ahmed Fadaam's new statue unveiled at Elon University. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25450237 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450239-Midnight-Teacher Teaching English at midnight. Also: an attachment to Ethiopia. Teaching English at midnight. Also: an attachment to Ethiopia. Teaching English at midnight. Also: an attachment to Ethiopia. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25450239 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:17 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450241-Off-The-Streets A teen prostitute tells her story. Also: confessions of a Leslie Cheung fan. A teen prostitute tells her story. Also: confessions of a Leslie Cheung fan. A teen prostitute tells her story. Also: confessions of a Leslie Cheung fan. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25450241 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25450243-Growing-the-Medicine A legal marijuana grower. Also: When it's a relief to lose a job. A legal marijuana grower. Also: When it's a relief to lose a job. A legal marijuana grower. Also: When it's a relief to lose a job. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25450243 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25445756-Beijing-Blues A musician plays the Blues in China. Also, a woman returns to the secret garden of her childhood. A musician plays the Blues in China. Also, a woman returns to the secret garden of her childhood. A musician plays the Blues in China. Also, a woman returns to the secret garden of her childhood. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445756 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441138-Opening-Up-at-Fort-Hood Shannon Meehan wrote a book about his service in Iraq. He thought sharing that book with Army psychiatrists might help others. That's how Shannon ended up strangely connected to Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, the officer accused of last week's shooting at Fort Hood. Also: Over 80 and just married. Shannon Meehan wrote a book about his service in Iraq. He thought sharing that book with Army psychiatrists might help others. That's how Shannon ended up strangely connected to Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, the officer accused of last week's shooting at Fort Hood. Also: Over 80 and just married. Shannon Meehan wrote a book about his service in Iraq. He thought sharing that book with Army psychiatrists might help others. That's how Shannon ended up strangely connected to Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, the officer accused of last week's shooting at Fort Hood. Also: Over 80 and just married. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441138 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436242-The-Original-WASPs On Veteran's Day, a Woman's Air Force Service Pilot shares her memories of flying for her country. Also: a survivor of the sinking of the Rohna. On Veteran's Day, a Woman's Air Force Service Pilot shares her memories of flying for her country. Also: a survivor of the sinking of the Rohna. On Veteran's Day, a Woman's Air Force Service Pilot shares her memories of flying for her country. Also: a survivor of the sinking of the Rohna. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436242 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25430745-Ahmed-s-Diary-Just-Another-Day-in-Baghdad Ahmed's Diary - and how two Iraq vets are contributing to the green economy. Ahmed's Diary - and how two Iraq vets are contributing to the green economy. Ahmed's Diary - and how two Iraq vets are contributing to the green economy. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25430745 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25425164-Behind-the-Wall Birgit Lindemann grew up in East Germany and remembers the day the wall came down. Also: more than a stint in retail. Birgit Lindemann grew up in East Germany and remembers the day the wall came down. Also: more than a stint in retail. Birgit Lindemann grew up in East Germany and remembers the day the wall came down. Also: more than a stint in retail. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425164 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412654-Give-My-Poor-Heart-Ease Bill Ferris shares stories and music from his work to document the roots of the Mississippi blues. Bill Ferris shares stories and music from his work to document the roots of the Mississippi blues. Bill Ferris shares stories and music from his work to document the roots of the Mississippi blues. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412654 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25405254-Combat-Bunny How a pet bunny helped a soldier through the war. Also, a mother and son go running every single day. How a pet bunny helped a soldier through the war. Also, a mother and son go running every single day. How a pet bunny helped a soldier through the war. Also, a mother and son go running every single day. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405254 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402140-A-Dispute-Over-Solar A neighborhood battle about solar panels -- and a talk with two children of a solar energy pioneer. A neighborhood battle about solar panels -- and a talk with two children of a solar energy pioneer. A neighborhood battle about solar panels -- and a talk with two children of a solar energy pioneer. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25402140 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402141-Since-the-Election One year after the election of President Obama, an African American architect reflects on race in the workplace. Also: Margo Marver and "your story." One year after the election of President Obama, an African American architect reflects on race in the workplace. Also: Margo Marver and "your story." One year after the election of President Obama, an African American architect reflects on race in the workplace. Also: Margo Marver and "your story." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25402141 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402145-A-Difficult-Defense Looking back at another war crimes trial - with a lawyer for Slobodan Milosevic. Also: an earlier vaccine. Looking back at another war crimes trial - with a lawyer for Slobodan Milosevic. Also: an earlier vaccine. Looking back at another war crimes trial - with a lawyer for Slobodan Milosevic. Also: an earlier vaccine. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25402145 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402147-Nurturing-Monet-s-Garden Elizabeth Murray gave up everything to work in the artist's garden in France. Elizabeth Murray gave up everything to work in the artist's garden in France. Elizabeth Murray gave up everything to work in the artist's garden in France. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25402147 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402148-Caring-for-Aunt-Mary Sue Perna is caring for her 105-year-old aunt. Also: A Halloween love story. Sue Perna is caring for her 105-year-old aunt. Also: A Halloween love story. Sue Perna is caring for her 105-year-old aunt. Also: A Halloween love story. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25402148 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402150-One-Broken-American-Dream A Chinese immigrant debates whether to wait out the tough job market or head back to his home country. Also: the original Balloon Boy. A Chinese immigrant debates whether to wait out the tough job market or head back to his home country. Also: the original Balloon Boy. A Chinese immigrant debates whether to wait out the tough job market or head back to his home country. Also: the original Balloon Boy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25402150 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25382414-A-Place-to-Belong Seth Best spent a Michigan winter in a tent city for homeless people. Seth Best spent a Michigan winter in a tent city for homeless people. Seth Best spent a Michigan winter in a tent city for homeless people. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25382414 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25375856-Paying-for-Health-in-the-U-S Two views on what's wrong with the health care system. Two views on what's wrong with the health care system. Two views on what's wrong with the health care system. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25375856 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355664-Listening-for-Amelia On the day the movie Amelia opens in theaters, Dick Gordon has the real-life story of a woman who believes she heard Amelia Earhart's last words. An historic airplane recovery group believes she might be right. Also: the 35th anniversary of NY restaurant Le Cirque On the day the movie Amelia opens in theaters, Dick Gordon has the real-life story of a woman who believes she heard Amelia Earhart's last words. An historic airplane recovery group believes she might be right. Also: the 35th anniversary of NY restaurant Le Cirque On the day the movie Amelia opens in theaters, Dick Gordon has the real-life story of a woman who believes she heard Amelia Earhart's last words. An historic airplane recovery group believes she might be right. Also: the 35th anniversary of NY restaurant Le Cirque tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25355664 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25344030-Travel-by-Train Audrey Hunter spent years hitchhiking and train hopping. Also: Herbie Hancock and a synthesizer. Audrey Hunter spent years hitchhiking and train hopping. Also: Herbie Hancock and a synthesizer. Audrey Hunter spent years hitchhiking and train hopping. Also: Herbie Hancock and a synthesizer. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25344030 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25323751-Love-and-Race-Relations A black reporter falls for a white teach accused of racism. Also, a builder's industry is booming as he rehabs foreclosed homes. A black reporter falls for a white teach accused of racism. Also, a builder's industry is booming as he rehabs foreclosed homes. A black reporter falls for a white teach accused of racism. Also, a builder's industry is booming as he rehabs foreclosed homes. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25323751 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25317540-Terror-in-Lahore-Again Last week in Lahore, Ahmed's Diary, and an original roller derby girl. Last week in Lahore, Ahmed's Diary, and an original roller derby girl. Last week in Lahore, Ahmed's Diary, and an original roller derby girl. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25317540 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25312111-Some-Good-News Buying a newspaper - in this economy. Also: losing a business and a name. Buying a newspaper - in this economy. Also: losing a business and a name. Buying a newspaper - in this economy. Also: losing a business and a name. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312111 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25298053-Through-the-Fire A burn patient and an occupational therapist form a friendship which inspires them both. Also, a couple builds their dream house from the ground-up, creating a community along the way. A burn patient and an occupational therapist form a friendship which inspires them both. Also, a couple builds their dream house from the ground-up, creating a community along the way. A burn patient and an occupational therapist form a friendship which inspires them both. Also, a couple builds their dream house from the ground-up, creating a community along the way. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298053 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25289462-Deep-Undercover Detective April Leatherwood went undercover as a drug addict for nearly a year. Also: Sammi DeAngelis on waitressing and the economy. Detective April Leatherwood went undercover as a drug addict for nearly a year. Also: Sammi DeAngelis on waitressing and the economy. Detective April Leatherwood went undercover as a drug addict for nearly a year. Also: Sammi DeAngelis on waitressing and the economy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25289462 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25283757-From-Ships-to-Windmills The view from the top of a wind turbine. Also, a BBQ delivery for U2. The view from the top of a wind turbine. Also, a BBQ delivery for U2. The view from the top of a wind turbine. Also, a BBQ delivery for U2. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25283757 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25278266-Nuclear-Ambitions Ehsan Samei talks with Dick about his home country's nuclear ambitions. Also: Beth Finke on being the breadwinner through the recession. Ehsan Samei talks with Dick about his home country's nuclear ambitions. Also: Beth Finke on being the breadwinner through the recession. Ehsan Samei talks with Dick about his home country's nuclear ambitions. Also: Beth Finke on being the breadwinner through the recession. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25278266 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25272764-More-Troops-for-Afghanistan Army Capt. James Kingfisher just returned from a long deployment in Afghanistan. Army Capt. James Kingfisher just returned from a long deployment in Afghanistan. Army Capt. James Kingfisher just returned from a long deployment in Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25272764 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25259045-One-Yankee-fan-and-his-son The unofficial mascot of the New York Yankees reunites with his son. The unofficial mascot of the New York Yankees reunites with his son. The unofficial mascot of the New York Yankees reunites with his son. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25259045 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25253137-Looking-Back-to-Look-Forward Terrol Johnson got his Tohono O'odham Nation to go back to traditional foods, in order to fight diabetes. Terrol Johnson got his Tohono O'odham Nation to go back to traditional foods, in order to fight diabetes. Terrol Johnson got his Tohono O'odham Nation to go back to traditional foods, in order to fight diabetes. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25253137 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no APM: The Story