September 24 - September 30, 2017
THE LIST 1. Rough Translation - "The Refugee's Dating Coach" An initial look at Rough Translation as it debuted back at the start of the season struck a note of skepticism surrounding how much translating was actually happening in the show. Throwing aside the perilous literalism that can plague even the most well-meaning critic, the new NPR show has delivered a steady stream of episodes covering any number of far-flung topics. "The Refugee's Dating Coach" meditates on a lighter theme, effectively evincing a common humanity on the other side of the world. There is an undercurrent of tragic circumstance, but the team does a great job of balancing the tension of despair and hope in this brilliant season-ending episode. 2. Strangers - "The Continental Divide" Like many podcasts, Strangers leverages their feed to promote the work of other producers creating content with values aligned with the parent show. This exposes a new audience to a skille...