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Hidden Voices is a podcast dedicated to telling good stories about real people. These true stories were collected, recorded, and edited by high school EL students.

True Stories by High School EL Students


    • Jun 12, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 3m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    S2Ep11: The Childhood of My Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 2:40


    Today we hear about the ups and downs of growing up, courtesy of Ms. S.

    S2Ep10: Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 2:39


    A Karen man wrestles with the question: Can we live happily with people who have broken our hearts?

    S2Ep9: Beautiful Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 2:00


    A Karen family devastated by war prays for a miracle.

    S2Ep8: Growing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 2:00


    Growing up is hard for everyone, but it gets really complicated when you're also dealing with losing your mother and being deported.

    S2Ep7: Never Give Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 3:03


    Due to the ruthless tactics of the Burmese army, many Karen children were forced to survive as homeless orphans. Today we hear about one orphan's journey to survival.

    S2Ep6: Life After Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 1:40


    Today we hear a story of a mom and daughter's attempts to escape an abusive husband and father.

    S2Ep5: Refugee House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 2:19


    Building a house with your own hands would be hard for anyone. Now imagine you are a refugee with no materials. Sound hard? Today we hear a story of a refugee building a house for his family.

    S2Ep4: A Child's Life in Burma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 3:00


    A father reminds his daughter that "everyone has a struggle in their life, and we should never forget those struggles because they are memories that are important to us."

    S2Ep3: Better New Life Depends on New Place

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 4:52


    On average, refugees spend 17 years waiting in camps before they are resettled. Today we hear a story about one man's attempts to escape this waiting game.

    S2Ep2: Uncle Bad Monkey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 2:29


    How do you escape the Burmese police when they've caught you trespassing? Just ask Uncle Bad Monkey (and his mother).

    S2Ep1: Journey To The West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 3:51


    Welcome to Season 2 of the Hidden Voices podcast! We are a podcast made by high school EL students dedicated to telling good stories about real people. We will be releasing a new story every day for the next two weeks, so make sure to subscribe!

    Ep. 18: Looking for a New Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 1:33


    In this final episode of Season 1, we learn about the Secret War and how a Hmong family deals with the aftermath. Keep your eyes peeled for Hidden Voices: Season 2, coming this winter!

    Ep. 17: The Story of My Uncle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2017 5:42


    Everyone on earth has their strengths and weaknesses, their positive and negative qualities. But every once in a blue moon you encounter someone who stands high above the rest, someone so incredible that you can't help but thank them for being in your life. We hear today about one such person.

    Ep. 16: A Better Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2017 5:17


    When you are both a refugee and a parent, you are constantly faced with an onslaught of decisions. Which decisions will give your family the best life? How can you know for sure?

    Ep. 15: Growing Up in a Tough Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 1:24


    A mother learns to embrace a brand new life after the tragic loss of her first husband.

    Ep. 14: The Hard Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 2:03


    Life is hard when your family is spread out, you live with a drug dealer who makes you cook for him, and you get bullied at school every day. We hear the story of a brother stuck in a hard life.

    Ep. 13: Minds Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 2:24


    No matter your background or upbringing, deciding what to do with your life is a difficult thing to do. We hear of a sister's experience in making this important decision.

    Ep. 12: I Regret We Didn't Meet Sooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 3:32


    Sometimes the most random acquaintances can end up being your most loyal friends. This is the story of a powerful friendship between a Chinese father and a Ukrainian man.

    Ep. 11: It's Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 2:26


    A mom has to decide whether to leave and go to the U.S. or stay in El Salvador. The twist: she has only 2 days to make her decision.

    Ep. 10: The New Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 3:42


    Imagine living in a place where you have no money, but it is illegal to work. We hear about a Karen father's life in a Thai refugee camp.

    Ep. 9: The Important Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 3:02


    Becoming a doctor is a notoriously difficult, competitive, and expensive endeavor for anyone to undertake. Try doing it as an impoverished Latina girl with 9 siblings.

    Ep. 8: Fleeing From Danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 1:58


    Few people enjoy leaving the comforts of home to start over in a strange new land. But when your family's lives are in danger, you have to do what you have to do.

    Ep. 7: Where You Belong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 2:02


    In the 1980s and 90s, Nepali people living in Bhutan suddenly found themselves without a home - they were wanted neither in Bhutan nor in Nepal. We learn here of a Nepali family struggling to learn what it means to belong.

    Ep. 6: Refugee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 3:36


    How do you support your family while living in a refugee camp with no jobs? We hear of a father who did just that.

    Ep. 5: In An Instant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 3:56


    Life is short and fragile. You never know when your life could be completely changed, in an instant.

    Ep. 4: My Parents Don't Approve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 5:22


    What does it take to change a parent's mind about a boyfriend? We hear about a mom who tried just about everything.

    Ep. 3: Escaping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 3:40


    The sister of a KNU military leader flees from the Burmese Army...while pregnant.

    Ep. 2: From Nepal to Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 3:15


    What if you had to decide between staying in the country you love and moving to strange, cold new place with your family? We hear from a Nepali man about this difficult choice.

    Ep. 1: The Life of a Single Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 3:33


    This story chronicles the difficulties of being a single mother in Southeast Asia.

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