On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of South Africa's first democratic election, Radio Diaries produced this five-part series featuring newly discovered archival tape of Nelson Mandela, his supporters, and detractors. (more)

A brief look at the issue of substance abuse among Alaskan youth. (more)

This hour: sign language, lip-reading, and deaf culture. (more)

"The best-laid plans of mice and men go oft awry"- Rober Burns, To a Mouse [The mousetrap set recalls a long-forgotten incident in the producer's first residence in Toronto.] (more)

Among the victims of the powerful earthquake near Chengdu, China, are hundreds of young students who are feared dead after being trapped in the rubble of their middle school. (more)

Peter Wallace left the village of Leenane in the west of Ireland for the building sites of England and Germany in 1969 at 19 years of age; he came to live in Leeane once again in 2004. (more)

This hour: stories told over the phone. (more)

This story is a tale of love, betrayal, and a secret. (more)

This documentary, part of a series called America's Women: A Legacy of Change, examines how women's lives have changed since they won the vote in 1920s, focusing on the period from World War II through the 1950s. (more)

For most of her life, Caitlin didn't want to have children, but after thirteen years with Devin and a change of heart, she is expecting a son. (more)

This hour: spiritual loss and pursuit, an isolated religious community in rural Montana, a grumpy minister, and more. (more)

For the 2005 ShortDocs Challenge, we asked producers to submit ideas for stories about "games." (more)

Montreal's Royal Park is the backdrop to a woman's memories and the place where she is most at home. (more)

You might recognize Andrei Codrescu's voice from his insightful commentaries on NPR, but Codrescu has also brought his unique perspective on American culture to the silver screen, via the movie Road Scholar. (more)

A fawning profile of Charles Baker and Audrey Malone, the greatest voice talents of our generation. (more)

Eve Abrams was inspired by the heartfelt reactions of her first grade students to the tragedy currently unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico and in their coastal communities. (more)

I challenged my neighbors to a good old fashioned college chant off! (more)

A community of music lovers share their experiences with the practice rooms at Allen Hall, a Living and Learning dorm at University of Illinois. (more)

Eavesdropping on a traditional Canadian Christmas. (more)

An evening walk gives one man more than he bargained for. (more)