Radio Diaries
Radio Diaries & RadiotopiaFirst-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 261 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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This is the final episode of our series about Isaac Woodard, a Black soldier who was beaten and blinded by a white police officer in 1946. In the last episode, radio host Orson Welles, who was investigating the case, learned the officer's identity.
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Last week, we shared the story of Isaac Woodard, a Black soldier who was brutally beaten by a white police officer in South Carolina. No one knew the name of the police officer. Or even the town where it happened. Not even Woodard himself.
By the s... more
On February 12, 1946, a Black soldier was heading home from WWII when he was brutally beaten by a white police officer in South Carolina. No one knew the identity of the police officer. No one even knew the town where it happened.
When the famous ... more
On February 12, 1946, an African American soldier heading home from WWII was attacked by a white police officer somewhere in South Carolina. The soldier's name was Isaac Woodard.
No one knew the identity of the officer who attacked Woodard. No one e... more
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- The stories you bring
Thank you for what you bring and share with your listeners, the stories you find are brilliant. I wonder, do you publish these stories in longer format in text or audio?
Cheers!
Apple Podcasts53*game
United Statesa month ago - Consistently great
Perfect short stories
Apple Podcasts5BigJuice123
Canada4 months ago - Bias?
I don’t know if this could be called reporting. At least not in a professional way. I ‘m not that intetested in hearing how hard it was for the interviewer or that she felt like throwing up. There were times that the interviewer and her experience and opinions was the story - not the people she was reporting on. Wish she would step back and stick to reporting on the events - her drama and emotions seem out of place for one that wasn’t a part of it.
Apple Podcasts3lindafbirdUnited States2 years ago - Loved this program
Well done always. I loved this last series about unmarked graves. Profound.
Apple Podcasts5eg portlandUnited States2 years ago - Unmarked Graveyard
I’m sad that the Unmarked Graveyard series has ended. It is a deeply engaging series that looked at the lives of the anonymous people who surround us and reminds us that we are all only a heartbeat away from becoming an unknown, anonymous body in the eyes of authorities—lost with no past and buried in an unmarked mass grave, little more than biological waste. I genuinely wish the series would continue restoring names and lives to the dead by telling their stories.
Apple Podcasts5kimberjsUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #18 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #80 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #149 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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This podcast presents an engaging collection of first-person narratives, sound portraits, and lesser-known historical accounts, focusing on the extraordinary stories of everyday people. By weaving together interviews and personal diaries, the podcast captures the essence of human experience across a broad spectrum of age and background—from teenagers and retirees to the incarcerated and caretakers. Unique storytelling techniques allow listeners to immerse themselves in poignant and thought-provoking tales that span various themes such as resilience, personal growth, and social justice. The emphasis on authentic voices and emotional depth sets it apart as a significant platform for sharing diverse perspectives.
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Radio Diaries launched 19 years ago and published 261 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Radio Diaries include:
1. Laura Williams
2. Bobby Donaldson
3. Richard Gergel
4. James L. Felder Sr.
5. Andrew Lichtenstein
6. Betty Lou Oliver
7. Captain William Franklin Smith
8. Robin D.G. Kelley
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