Bloodlines

Published: April 15, 2021, 4:54 p.m.

When Adreanna Rodriguez was a kid, she was given a choice about whether or not she wanted to stay in her home state of California. It was a choice she\u2019s reckoned with for her entire life. Today, over a decade after she made that choice -\xa0 Adreanna takes us with her to North Dakota to find out\u2026 what could have been.

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STORIES

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Mulatto

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Glynn\u2019s brother wants him to take a DNA test but Glynn already knows he\u2019s one part Luna and one part Midnight.

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Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller, original score by Cheflee

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Bloodlines

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When Adreanna Rodriguez was a kid, she was given a choice about whether or not she wanted to stay in her home state of California. It was a choice she\u2019s reckoned with for her entire life. Today, over a decade after she made that choice -\xa0 Adreanna takes us with her to North Dakota to find out\u2026 what could have been.

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This story was supported by the USC Center for Health Journalism, which helps journalists investigate health challenges and solutions in their communities \u2013 reporting that serves as a catalyst for change.

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BIG love to Adreanna\u2019s mom, Sylvia, and her kid sister, Maudy.

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Produced by Adreanna Rodriquez and Shaina Shealy

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Original score by Renzo Gorrio

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You can also hear this story on a new podcast from VICE Audio called Strongman. It\u2019s a six-part series of intimate stories about power and control at every level... all over the world. It\u2019s out now\u2026 subscribe & listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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Special thanks to the incredible VICE squad: Adizah Eghan, Annie Aviles, Stephanie Kariuki, Joaqlin Estus, Karen Brown, Ivan MacDonald, and Catherine Stifter.

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Full Episode

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This episode features music from Cheflee, check out more of Cheflees\u2019s music at cheflee.bandcamp.com!

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Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

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Artwork by Teo Ducot

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