Survivors

RISK

Episode #639

Date June 23, 2015

Run Time 56:48

Megan Hayes, Maya James and Ed G. tell stories of abuse and resilience.


Song: RISK! Theme by Wormburner and John Sondericker

Song: O Eterno Pecado Horizontal by Che

Live Story: Daddy Dearest by Megan Hayes

Radio Story: Take Freedom by Maya James

Song: Freedom Highway by Mavis Staples

Live Story: Quid Pro Quo by Ed G.

Song: (I Keep On) Rising Up by Mike Doughty

Apple

Audacy

Download: MP3

Subscribe
Notify of

10 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
De
9 years ago

Ed G. is a rather amazing person, nothing seems able to put him down for good.

Paulette
9 years ago

Maya James, you are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your story.
Peace

Jane
9 years ago

Ed G.’s story was one of the most powerful and compelling I’ve ever heard. I’m so sorry that he went through such hardship. I could never have the outlook he does if that had been me. Thank you so much for having the strength to share your story with us.

Emily
9 years ago

Such amazing stories from all. Glad to have found Risk!

stu
9 years ago

I was shocked to hear how young Maya James was. I guess I had assumed that kind of flagrant racism was, for the most part, gone. I guess I’m naive. Great stories all around and incredibly brave. Thank you.

Ola
9 years ago

Maya James,

Thank you for sharing your story, I share your experiences and I appreciate your strength. When I was your age I didn’t have an eight of the courage you had. Growing up in Alabama I was faced with blatant racism, even our school mascot was a rebel and most of our shirts had the confederate flag. I believe your courage will inspire other young people, you’ve already inspired me. Thank you.

Helga Edwardson
9 years ago

I blame Noah for making all our animals hella inbred after the flood
I’m typing this on the communal electric typewriter here at the nursing home
please forward my concerns to NPR – unless this is NPR

I’ll take my answer off the air

Terri
9 years ago

Megan, Maya, and Ed all showed amazing courage. I applaud each of them.

Tori
9 years ago

Maya-you are a very brave and talented young woman. Please know that this will make you stronger. I am glad that you’ve found like-minded people at Interlochen. Keep telling stories, keep doing what you are doing because your words will save someone!

Zeta
9 years ago

This was a wonderful episode!!! (And it reminded me to donate…which I keep forgetting to do.)

10
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x