Stories From The Stage

David Dean Bottrell discovers his passion after stealing the school play's spotlight; Andrea Kamen’s bright menorah cuts through the darkness of anti-semitism; and Joe Charnitski tries to break a nightmare-before-Christmas bad luck streak. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Samantha Lee helps her dance students feel less pressure by making a change; Vernon Payne discovers the reason why men want to do better by women; and Haley Hamilton finds compassion for bar patrons who spoil her day. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Lani Peterson’s cooking mistake becomes a family secret; Melanée Addison tests her adulthood through the ultimate challenge: the Thanksgiving turkey; Heather Rodman honors her father by running a road race dressed as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; and Matthew Dicks gathers his courage to stand up to his girlfriend’s tough as nails dad during Thanksgiving dinner. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

As a case manager working with refugees, former military Kevin Dutremble challenges his assumptions about others; after penpalling her brother’s Navy buddies, Juli-anne Whitney Jensen understands the impact of her letters; and Jim Griffin tries to connect with his brother killed in the Vietnam War. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Donna discovers herself a foreigner in her own country; M.J. jumps into action when trouble strikes at her polling station; and Eric becomes a viable candidate when another drops out. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

After a devastating gas explosion, Gladys Wangeci Gitau-Damaskos helps her neighborhood fight back; Eben Bein switches careers to advocate for climate equity; and Antonio Rocha's spontaneous protest sparks a media frenzy in Brazil. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Philip Martin navigates civil rights strife in Boston, MA; Anne Stuart manages a local news phone line as Nixon’s White House collapses; and Jeff Howe gives a disastrous speech with a very influential guest in the audience. Hosted by Wes Hazard. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Gabriel Cheong looks for the imprint of the father he barely knew; Ariel Brown makes a new family after being bullied for her queerness; and Kathleen Haley's life is changed by an encounter with a cousin from El Salvador. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, hear how Maulian Dana fights to ban "Indian" mascots in Maine schools, as well as two other stories of causing “good trouble”: Ronald Smith stands up for his integrated marriage, while Dr. Wanda Castro_Borrero’s boss pushes back against patients who don’t want to see her because of her name. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.

Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross all borders; Ana describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba forever; and Michele turns lemons into lemonade when she gets busted moonlighting. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.