Lessons from all walks of life. Words of wisdom from a very young star named Michael, backstage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Truths learned by a woman who travels to Alaska to understand why her husband left her for gold. Lives documented over the course of three decades by a persistent photographer. And swimming instruction in a town without a swimming pool, brought to you from the imagination of sound artist Miranda July.

Star of Tomorrow
Michael Locke, Jr., 9 years old. Meet the next big thing in musical talent. We go backstage and on stage with Michael Locke, Jr., the youngest of many aspiring performers at the Apollo Theater's weekly Amateur Night in Harlem. Produced by Pejk and Sabine Malinovski.

You're on the Air with Jonathan Katz
Jonathan Katz wants his own radio show, but until he gets one, he'll keep finagling his way onto ours. This week, Katz opens a can of worms, asking listeners his most controversial question yet: Would you support a bill that legalized gambling on the Galapagos Islands? Featuring Jonathan Katz with special guests Laura Krafft, Andy Kindler, Louie CK and Tom Leopold. Produced by Amanda Aronczyk.

Not Forgotten
Three times over the course of three decades--in 1972, 1992 and 2001--Milton Rogovin photographed residents of Buffalo's poor Lower West Side neighborhood. In the course of those years, some of his subjects died. Others ended up in prison. And others welcomed Rogovin back into their lives. Now 94 years old, Rogovin looks back on his career - the people he met and the photos he took. His photos and accompanying interviews are the subject of the book The Forgotten Ones. Produced by Jill Krauss.

Digging for Gold
Karen Michel's marriage was destroyed by gold fever. Twenty years later, she attempts to find out how prospecting stole her husband's heart. Michel is an independent radio producer based in upstate New York.

Record Swap
Twice a year, hordes of record dealers show up to trade vinyl at a record swap hosted by New Jersey's radio station WFMU. From "Bagels and Bongos" to Japanese tropical, there's something to satisfy even - or especially - the most peculiar of musical tastes. Produced by Rob Weisberg.

The Swim Team
A tale of three old people and their swim coach, in a town miles from any body of water, either natural or man-made. From the especially fertile imagination of Portland, Oregon-based sound artist Miranda July. Produced with Tim Renner.


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