The poignant and tangible impact of sharing and listening to personal stories is examined as Marta V. Martinez talks with StoryCenter’s Amy Hill about the struggles of DREAMers (people who’ve lived in the U.S. without official authorization, since coming here as minors) to go to college). Featuring an excerpt from Marta’s podcast, Raíces | Nuestras Historias de Rhode Island.

Season One, Episode Two: Hummingbirds

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.