Staying Power
Song: RISK! Theme by Wormburner and John Sondericker
Song: Theme 002 by Jaimie Branch
Live Story: Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Nicole Gruter
Interstitial: B.S.S.M (ft. Red Hot Chili Peppers) by Jeff Barr
Live Story: Thank God I’m Gay by Daniel Franzese
Song: Beautiful Strangers by Kevin Morby
Radio Story: The Day Everything Changed by Muna
Song: In the Waiting Line by Zero 7
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This episode was powerful. From Nicole’s beautiful sex to identifying with Daniel’s denial, the episode started out in the powerful yet still feel-good territory. Muna’s story did the “holy shit…” clincher. I’m so grateful that she shared her story because we often do not get to hear the victim’s point of view. The mix of emotions I felt for that scared little girl who cannot adequately express her emotions now had me crying at my work desk. Thank you so much, Kevin, for all of the wonderful and powerful stories on this episode.