Stories from people who want something desperately—for Christmas or otherwise—and then have their wishes fulfilled. Or do they?
-
Download Control-click (or right-click) Tap and hold to download
- Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe
- Transcript
Act One
Lopsided Tannenbaum
A fictional story written and read by Maile Meloy about a family that encounters two peculiar strangers in the snow on Christmas Day. Maile is the author of "Both Ways Is The Only Way I Want It." (26 minutes)
Act Two
He’s Making A List, Checking It Nice, Gonna Find Out Who Voted Twice
After this year’s election, Republicans in North Carolina went out looking for cases of voter fraud - all over the state. It was hard to find, hard to prove—until they stumbled across what could have been the best present ever: a seemingly clear-cut case of Democrats out to rig the election. Producer Zoe Chace went to Bladen County, N.C. to investigate. (18 minutes)
Song:
“Just What I Wanted For Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Related
If you enjoyed this episode, you may like these
Act Three: So A Squirrel And A Chipmunk Walk Into A Bar
David Sedaris reads his new fable about a squirrel, a chipmunk, and a love that could never be.
Act One: South Florida
Two police officers who voted for Obama in 2008 explain to Producer Miki Meek why they went for Trump this time around.
Act Five: Christmas At Valley Forge
A brand new Christmas carol gets its world premiere: A song about both Christmas and American history.
Staff Recommendations
Kindness of Strangers
A locksmith tells the story of an act of kindness he committed, hoping for a small reward. That, and other stories of kindness in New York City.
Three Miles
What happens when of a group of public school students in the Bronx goes to visit an elite private school three miles away.