Robyn Shipton

Reid and his daughter, Riley, love watching movies together. But their connection is deeper than most. Riley survived brain cancer and numerous surgeries, which left her blind. This hasn't stopped them from enjoying one of their favorite past times though. Reid has a way with words and uses his skills to narrate the movies that Riley loves the most. With technology advancements like descriptive video services, Reid might not need to narrate as much anymore, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his love of film with his daughter.

Dispatch Radio Host, Russ Rizzo, follows the trail as runners make their way through the grueling Dirty 30 Ultra Marathon in Golden Gate State Park, CO. Trudging on a broken toe, Russ takes us through the route where we meet organizers, volunteers, and some of the runners and what their journey has been like.

As the United States' population continues to grow, so does the diagnosis of mental health disorders like depression and general anxiety. Prescription medication is often the solution most people turn to in a world dominated by western science and technology. But this is not always enough to help people who may be struggling just to get through a given day. In this piece, I explored an alternative method that people are using to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. And it entails harnessing nature and the laws of physics.

The Art and Business of Making Jewelry Jewelry experts share their successes and offer lessons they’ve learned along the way. Listen in with host Katie Hacker for tips, trends, advice on selling your jewelry, using tools, shopping for jewelry making materials, and how you can impact the environment in better ways. Discover how this intimate accessory and historic status symbol has brought people together and apart, and how jewelry connects makers and wearers today.