Intimate and personal dispatches from two very different battlefields: A small town in the Syrian war. And the U.S. opioid epidemic. Each came from a DIY radio outfit. (Okay, one’s a podcast.)
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Matt Chase
Note: The internet version of this episode contains un-beeped curse words. BEEPED VERSION.
Prologue
Ira tells the story of Dave, a former heroin addict who, with his friend Chris, launches a podcast inspired by the Howard Stern Show. Except it’s all about heavy drug use. (5 minutes)
Two Dope Kings
Producer Dana Chivvis picks up the story of Dave and Chris and their show “Dopey.” (27 minutes)
Good Morning, Kafranbel
Reporter Dana Ballout tells the story of Radio Fresh, a community station in Syria that the local listeners depend on, and local militant factions try to shut down. (22 minutes)
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Act One: Blunt Force
Act Three: The Radio Most People Listen To
Act Three: Mister Baby Monitor
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