During a time when being physically together has become a struggle we turn to Zoom and often religion! The Jewish tradition of observing Passover comes every year for a week to commemorate the liberation of the Jewish people has transformed. Through technology families were able to come together as one, however with this digital addition it no doubt caused a bit of confusion. This piece gives the listener a seat at the table of my families Passover Seder. Through laughter, confusion, and conversation the heart warming interaction proves the power of unity.

In this piece, producer Angela Ixim talks to a member of her family, Tio, about how he is dealing with COVID-19 as an undocumented person who is considered an “essential worker.” Essential workers are out on the front lines of the virus helping society continue to move forward, but what does that mean for someone who does not have access to any help if they get sick? As an undocumented person, "you only survive by working" says Tio. Undocumented workers are often underpaid, work long hours, and are at risk.  Ixim talks with Tio about his fear about getting sick but also his fear for his status in America.

Produced by Angela Ixim.  Thank you Tio for your openness, thank you, Professor Sarah, for the platform, thank you Nathan Fitch, and The New Yorker (where a version of this story was featured earlier in the year.) 

Almost everyone thinks hearing their laugh is a terrible sound, but not everyone's sister thinks its a fake laugh (and hates it too.)

Produced by Adina Karp

three Wishes by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp

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This is a rough time, but I'm trying to find comfort in the things that are familiar to me: suitcases, garbage bags, and cardboard boxes. But how can you find familiarity in chaos when the current chaos of the world is so tragic, so broad, and so all-consuming?

Written and recorded by Bonnie Christilaw. Cover image by Bonnie Christilaw

Lorenz Alexander discusses their experience of being disabled during quarantine from their basement. Lorenz suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic disease causing weakness in connective tissue throughout the body. This often results in severe muscle stiffness and a lack of physical strength, frequently causing severe pain. Lorenz reflects on the different times they were in the basement with different circumstances, and the sounds of growing up there.

Produced by Lorenz Alexander. Music: Star Wars: The Clone Wars by Kevin Kiner, Touch by Daft Punk & Paul Williams.

Where does the teenage mind go when one is trapped with their parents? What do teenagers do to cope with being trapped inside a house with their parents? Car thoughts explores what kinds of emotions and questions you have when their is too much time to think during a pandemic.

Created by Justin Rai

Car door sound provided by Volvo

Cover image by stuff.co.nz

An audio diary of life in isolation, told through memories of growing up in New York City. 

Created and Produced by Zoë Van Tieghem. Music: New York, New York by Kander and Ebb, performed by Frank Sinatra, Islands by Sara Bareilles 

The ocean has played a big role in my life and it's something that feels quite foreign to New York City. I draw on nostalgia and the present.

Produced By Grant Kessler

A sound narrative about participating in Ethiopian weddings. As a child I was put into many family weddings almost 2-3 times a year. I would travel around the North East Coast of the US, or sometimes go to Ethiopia for these weddings. I want to discuss the active sounds of an Ethiopian wedding, and emphasize how overwhelmed I felt in such a large family.

Produced By Yasmin Salih