Commonspace

WHYY

Commonspace, a collaboration by WHYY and First Person Arts, shares remarkable true stories that speak to the pressing issues of our time. Whatever tomorrow’s news cycle may bring, we’ll be here with real life stories to put it all into context. This Commonspace is your springboard for processing today’s headlines, and feeling a bit more connected to the world.

  • 29 minutes 33 seconds
    The Storytelling Mind

    In this season 2 finale, all-star Commonspace storytellers gather around a table to discuss their craft and creative passion.

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    10 July 2018, 8:29 am
  • 20 minutes 36 seconds
    The One Who Laughs Last

    Comedian Margaret Cho gives voice to difficulties in her life through comedy.

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    7 July 2018, 8:58 am
  • 29 minutes
    Good, Giving, and Game

    What do an egg donor, Australian vacationer, and orgy attendee have in common? They’re leaving judgements about sex at the door.

    The post Good, Giving, and Game appeared first on Commonspace.

    5 July 2018, 8:57 am
  • 23 minutes 14 seconds
    Feels Like the First Time

    The first time trying anything is likely to be awkward and clumsy. Sex does not seem to be an exception.

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    3 July 2018, 9:54 am
  • 25 minutes 11 seconds
    A Journey of Her Own

    As a child, Sok Be and her family fled Cambodia on a bicycle. Now, she reflects her mother’s bravery and selfless sacrifices.

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    30 June 2018, 8:28 am
  • 16 minutes 47 seconds
    A Phoenix Must First Burn

    Writers Cecily Kellogg and Charlie O’Hay reflect on losing twin boys and their grieving process.

    The post A Phoenix Must First Burn appeared first on Commonspace.

    28 June 2018, 7:27 am
  • 16 minutes 17 seconds
    Unexpected

    From complicated pregnancies to raising children with special needs, these storytellers open up about being a mother in the face of difficult circumstances.

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    26 June 2018, 8:25 am
  • 22 minutes 38 seconds
    Breaking the Class Ceiling

    If achieving “The American Dream” is a game, how do you play the game? And what forces hold you back? Dr. Daniel Laurison expounds on wealth inequality and systematic class oppression.

    The post Breaking the Class Ceiling appeared first on Commonspace.

    21 June 2018, 8:57 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Looking Class

    Education, race, sex and age are only a few aspects that make up class in America. These storytellers recount their journeys using art to navigate the class system.

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    19 June 2018, 8:51 am
  • 15 minutes 23 seconds
    Pussy Riot Grabs Back

    Nadya Tolokonnikova has dedicated her life to disruption and resistance through art. But the fight is far from over.

    The post Pussy Riot Grabs Back appeared first on Commonspace.

    16 June 2018, 9:55 am
  • 26 minutes 20 seconds
    Beyond the Watch Tower

    Kyra felt prepared to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses at 15 years old. Then the shunning began.

    The post Beyond the Watch Tower appeared first on Commonspace.

    14 June 2018, 9:53 am
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