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Music from Episode 1: Premiere

Friday, June 26, 2009

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Music from Episode 1: Premiere

Songs from local musicians DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars, Sam Friend, and Two + Two were featured in Episode 1.

Under the Sun takes home awards from Society of Professional Journalists

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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Under the Sun takes home awards from Society of Professional Journalists

The South Florida Society of Professional Journalists recognized "Old World Craftsman" and "Penny Per Pound."

Premiere Episode

Friday, February 6, 2009

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Premiere Episode

Listen to or download the premiere episode here.

Dinner Set Gang

Friday, February 6, 2009

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Dinner Set Gang

The writer Somerset Maugham called Florida a "sunny place for shady people." A couple of decades before Bernard Madoff hit Palm Beach, a pair of cat burglars hit mansions up and down the coast.

The Quest of Queen Brown

Friday, February 6, 2009

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The Quest of Queen Brown

You may have heard of Queen Brown. Her son was killed two years ago, and ever since, she's pushed for an end to youth violence. In speeches and articles, Queen talks about the wrenching experience of losing her son. But the fallout of his death still haunts her.

All in a Day’s Work: 17-Year-Old Jai A’lai Announcer

Friday, February 6, 2009

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All in a Day’s Work: 17-Year-Old Jai A’lai Announcer

In our recurring segment, we explore the ways people in South Florida make a living. Meet Ryan Esdale, a 17-year-old announcer at Dania Jai A'lai. He dreams of going pro.

A Penny Per Pound

Monday, January 19, 2009

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A Penny Per Pound

What’s a penny worth? Migrant workers battle a corporate giant.

A True Old World Craftsman

Monday, January 19, 2009

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A True Old World Craftsman

Abe Rich was a master pool cue maker. His clients included Minnesota Fats and Jackie Gleason.

Taste a Miracle

Monday, January 19, 2009

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Taste a Miracle

Alicia Zuckerman discovers a miraculous fruit that turns lemons into lemonade.

What’s Up With South Florida?: The Birds

Monday, January 19, 2009

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What’s Up With South Florida?: The Birds

What's up with all those birds?

Music From Episode 5: Haiti Episode

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars - Under the Sun Theme
Jacques Saveur Jean - Haïti Chérie

Romel Joseph - My Favorite Things (recorded by Hannah Sampson)

Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours choir - Mwen Pap Sa Bliye (recorded by Kenny Malone)

Haitian Patients in Medishare Tent - Jesus, Thank You For Loving Us (recorded by David Chan)

Why We're Telling These Stories

From Abe Rich's nephew...

On behalf of my family, friends and those that were close to my Uncle - thank you! It is truly a treasure to have the piece recorded and available for us and future generations to cherish. The story really captures his character, persona and spirit. Abe was a simple man, a man who struggled to survive during a tragic era in our history. His traumas and survival instinct kept him alive in Europe, Israel and in Miami as he worked till he could no longer stand up. As it said on his shop wall... "There is no substitute for hard work." I believe you and everyone at WLRN work very hard to provide us with wonderful programming and go above and beyond your call of duty. Thank you very much.

Shawn Rich

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