Re:sound #135 The Taking Care Show

This hour: the delicate interdependence between being in need and answering the call to help.

2010 / TCF/WBEZ 91.5, USA


This hour: the delicate interdependence between being in need and answering the call to help.

First Steps
by Jonathan Goldstein, Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime & Ryan Knighton (Wiretap, 2010)
When it comes to new babies, sometimes a basic task can present a monumental challenge - especially for new parents. And especially for the new parent in First Steps, as he embarks upon a simple stroll around the block with his daughter.

Brian & Norm
by Shevonne Hunt (ABC Radio National, 2010)
Brian and Norm is a love-story and remembrance that begins at the end and looks back on a visceral bond that defined two lives.

Dad & Sam
by Jay Allison (Life Stories Collection, 2000)
A short meditation on brotherhood, friendship and family.

Fire and Ice Cream
by Brent Runyon, Christina Egloff & Jay Allison (Life Stories Collection, 2000)
There was little to feel good about when Brent Runyon ended up in the hospital after severly burning much of his body. Luckily, the right nurse happened to be there at the right time.

The Amazing Dr. Buzz
by Steve Wadhams (CBC's Outfront, 2007)
Meet Dr. Buzz: a cat with a serious nurturing streak.

This episode of Re:sound was produced by Katie Mingle.

produced by

Jonathan Goldstein

Jonathan Goldstein (@J_Goldstein) was the host and creator of Wiretap which ran on CBC Radio for 11 years. His new podcast for Gimlet Media is Heavyweight.

Ryan Knighton

Ryan Knighton is a writer, humorist, and father living in Vancouver, BC.

Shevonne Hunt

Shevonne Hunt has been working in radio for the past eight years, producing and presenting current affairs, radio features and lifestyle segments in community radio and at the ABC.

Jay Allison

Jay Allison (@jay_allison) has been an independent public radio producer, journalist, and teacher since the 1970s.

Christina Egloff

Christina Egloff co-produced The Vietnam Tapes of Lance Corporal Michael A. Baronowski.

Brent Runyon

Brent Runyon is a reporter and author of young adult books.

Steve Wadhams

Born in England, Steve Wadhams was a producer at the BBC before moving to Canada in 1974 to join the CBC program As it Happens.


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