Stop, Look & Listen
Listen: Radio stories from Bending Borders
On Being Zimbabwean and Passing as South African
By Gretchen Wilson There are places in the world where lying about you are might keep you alive. That’s the case for many Zimbabweans living in South Africa. After Zimbabwe began its spectacular economic and political collapse, about a quarter of the population has fled the country. Most headed to South Africa, where many were […]
So, a Mullah Walks into a Bazaar
By Greg Warner You don’t hear much about humor in Afghanistan. But Zach knew from his travels that Afghans can be funny. So, he set out to publish the first Afghan joke book. Greg and Zak introduce us to the lighter side of Afghan culture.
Murder or Suicide? A Ragdoll Whodunnit
Sarah Golden examines life along London’s canals, through the eyes of two mischievous ragdolls.
Austin Hears Music
Born profoundly deaf, Austin Chapman heard music for the first time when he was 23 years old. He reached out to friends, family and Redditors for recommendations and received thousands.
