The Leap
KQEDFrom a doctor’s controversial LSD treatments to a mother’s high-risk efforts to recover her abducted child to a punk rock pioneer’s radical career reinvention, these are stories of people making dramatic, risky changes—and the big and small decisions that change the course of lives. Hosted by award-winning journalist Judy Campbell.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsNews CommentarySociety & CulturePersonal Journals | ||||
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Brace Belden was 27 when he snuck into Syria to enlist in a Kurdish militia, leaving his girlfriend, job, and hometown of San Francisco behind. Even he thought it was a dumb idea, but it was also a chance to finally put his beliefs into action.
April hasn't seen Steve in 15 years. So when she gets a call from a lawyer asking about him, she's not sure what to think. As memories from long ago crowd her mind, she's also confronted by an ugly new truth. One that haunts her present and makes her... more
Daley Dunham was a junior in college at UC Berkeley when he decided to donate sperm. He likened it to donating blood -- an opportunity to do something good for a person in need. Except when you donate blood, you don’t get a tidal wave of children cra... more
Stories of unlikely friendships. A man finds himself the sole confidant of an eccentric old man. A woman finds companionship with a catfish that leads her on a journey to the Amazon.
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Beautiful thoughtful content. Thanks for putting this out in the world. I would love to hear more
Apple Podcasts5HelloSarahJane
Australia10 months ago I've been listening to podcasts for years and still can't find any better than this.
Podchaser52 years agoShhhhI hope there is a new season! I enjoyed every episode. Amazed at the fascinating individuals and stories amongst us.
Audible5Diane
United States3 years ago- Engaging storytelling!
I hope there is a new season! I enjoyed every episode. Amazed at the fascinating individuals and stories amongst us.
Audible5DianeUnited States3 years ago - Amazing!!
Such interesting stories! Love this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Toaster5United States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Austria/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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