This hour: a seismic shift in a man's identity, a bad dog who refuses to change, and more.

How Are You Who You Are?
by Eric Winick, with Jay Allison (Transom.org, 2008)
A story of truth, tolerance, a seismic shift in one man’s identity, and the rippling effects it has on his wife and family.

Frankie
by Katie Mingle (Re:sound premiere, 2009) 
There is a certain kind of transformation story that is a sure-fire, tear-jerking, pop-culture hit. You know the one: an evil person with a hidden heart of gold is slowly tamed by someone with loving patience and, as a result, is forever transformed. Well, this story isn’t one of those... but it’s close.

My Father and Other Animals 
by Thelon Oeming (Outfront, 2004) 
A portrait of a father, a man who has reinvented himself many times over the course of his life as the world has changed around him.

Featured Music:

Andrew Coleman, "Too Early By Far," Everything Was Beautiful (Thrill Jockey, 2001)
Childs, "Oliver," Yui (Static Disco, 2006)
Manitoba, "Tits and Ass," Start Breaking My Heart (Domino, 2006)
Manitoba, "Happy Ending ," Start Breaking My Heart (Domino, 2006)