Act Three

Heavyweight host Jonathan Goldstein leaps in to help a family, who are not entirely sure they want or need his help, get rid of their stuff. (31 minutes)This story originally aired on the Heavyweight podcast.

When Yousef Hammash left Gaza a year ago, his sisters decided to stay behind.

Zach and his father enter into an agreement that could change their entire relationship. (9 minutes)

David Sedaris comes from a big family, who for many years growing up, took annual vacations to the same beach house.

When a pet dies, to what degree can it be replaced by another? And to what degree can pets replace people in our lives? David Sedaris tells this story of cats and dogs and other animals.

David Sedaris comes from a big family, who for many years growing up, took annual vacations to the same beach house.