Each episode focuses on a life and an impending event that change that life completely. The show typically looks at how a faceless, amoral State can and does casually disrupt or destroy the lives of its people.

So happy I stumbled upon this podcast. I absolutely love all the interesting, unique, and deeply personal stories that leave me thinking about them days after I've listened to them. Plus, Grace Dent is a fantastic host. I love her voice and her sensitivity to delicate topics. THANK YOU!!

An absolute favorite! These are stories about things you haven't stopped to think about before, because they aren't "hot topics" or frequently heard voices. Really fresh, interesting characters with true stories about their passions and life struggles and challenges. The hosts are compassionate and empathetic, never judgmental. What I appreciate most is that the producers aren't just thinking "what's the 'trending' issue right now and who can we get to talk about it?" They are looking under all kinds of rocks and bridges to bring us stories that would otherwise go untold.