Sep 18th, 2008 · Musician and singer Wyclef Jean returned to his native Haiti to see first hand the damage that three hurricanes have done to the country in less than a month. Wyclef describes the devastation he saw, his philanthropic foundation and how the international community can help address Haiti's growing need.
Jan 23rd, 2006 · John Tayman's book The Colony tells the story of Molokai, the slice of Hawaiian paradise that was turned into an infamous 19th century leper colony. Tayman discusses the book with Renee Montagne.
Jan 16th, 2006 · On this day 15 years ago, the first Gulf War began. Many troops came home complaining of fatigue, muscle pains and memory problems. Government scientists say no other group of soldiers ever had its health so thoroughly studied. Still, those Gulf War illnesses remain a mystery.
Dec 20th, 2005 · American RadioWorks producer Ellen Guettler continues her profile of Laurie Stern and Dan Luke, who recently took another trip to Guatemala to help their adopted son Diego to connect with his birth culture. Diego would also learn a painful family secret about the death of his sister.
Dec 19th, 2005 · American RadioWorks producer Ellen Guettler profiles a recent trip by Laurie Stern and Dan Luke to Guatemala, where their son Diego connected with his birth culture -- but would also learn a painful family secret.
Dec 17th, 2005 · A nursery in Kent, Wash., aims to help new mothers addicted to methamphetamine deal with their babies' special needs. As Patricia Murphy of member station KUOW reports, the babies are reluctant to nurse, lack muscle tone and can develop painful sores.
Oct 21st, 2005 · San Francisco's public schools are bracing for a possible strike by custodians, secretaries and cafeteria workers. The union representing those workers says they are ready to walk out, even it takes a painful toll on San Francisco's schools.
Sep 8th, 2005 · The images of New Orleans struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina have been painful and disturbing. Life-long New Orleans resident and award-winning photographer Louis Sahuc talks about what's lost -- and how his photos preserve a city's memory.