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Published: July 1, 2021, 3:20 p.m.

A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS-controlled Mosul. A man\u2019s fingers fly across the keys with ease when he sits down at a piano for the first time. And a young kid learns a lesson in friendship.

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STORIES

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Mixed up Mixtape

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Glynn tries to front as an angsty mixtape master, and it's got him all mixed up.

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Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller

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Good Morning Mosul

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A tiny, pirate radio station broadcasts to the thousands of families trapped in ISIS-controlled Mosul. When listeners start calling in, something remarkable happens.

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This story contains graphic depictions of war, sensitive listeners please be advised.\xa0

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Produced by Anna Sussman

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Original score & sound design by Leon Morimoto & Pat Mesiti-Miller

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Sudden Savant

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Although most musicians spend decades honing their craft, musical genius Derek Amato never had to practice a day in his life. One day, he just sat down at the piano and his fingers began to fly across the keys with ease.

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As an immediate musical genius, Derek is one of the few people on Earth diagnosed with Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome. Derek takes us into the inner workings of his amazing gift.

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Produced by Anna Sussman &\xa0 Pat Mesiti-Miller

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Original score & sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

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DK and DJ

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Back when Urkel and Beanie Babies ruled the world, Snap Judgment producer Davey Kim was trying to keep his \u2018frenemyship\u2019 with his neighbor afloat.

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This story contains a racial slur, sensitive listeners please be advised.

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For more of Davey\u2019s radio stories, check out his website -- daveykim.com

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Producer and Sound Design by Davey Kim

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Artwork by Teo Ducot

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Season 12 - Episode 26