National Day of Listening

Anita’s toy horse, Marvel

Launched last year by the popular oral history project, StoryCorps, the National Day of Listening this year is November 26th, the day after Thanksgiving.

Marvel the Mustang
At WPLN, we turned the mics on our staff and their families. WPLN’s news Director Anita Bugg recalls the Sunday morning a family friend threw open the church doors and said, “Mr. Bugg, your house is on fire.”

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Anita’s family lost their house, and most of their possessions, but everyone was safe.

“Remember Whose Name You Have”
WPLN’s local host of All Things Considered, Nina Cardona, talked to her dad, Frank Couch.

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“Just a Little Walk With Jesus”
Hear how WPLN reporter Blake Farmer found out the origins of a family tradition when he sat down with his mom, Sharon.

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This Friday, November 26th, is the National Day of Listening.

We hope you’ll take the time to interview a family member or friend.