It’s easy to notice the distance between people - across a room, across the aisle, across the globe. Often the media, politicians, educators, and even our neighbors seem to emphasize difference, creating chasms between us. But what if the shortest distance between two people is actually, a story? Welcome to The Shortest Distance, StoryCenter’s podcast - sharing stories and conversations that explore the mysteries of human connection.

What does it mean to be truly ‘essential’ during a pandemic? How must we care differently for a child, and for ourselves? How have our relationships to work, to parenting, and to each other, shifted, as a result of the COVID-19 experience? This teaser episode explores these questions and offers a snapshot of pandemic moments, through stories and conversation. It’s told by Amy Hill of StoryCenter, with Jacqueline Stewart. Featuring the music of Max Avery Lichtenstein.