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It's a new take on one of this years favorite Snap Judgment stories. On a lark, Chandra and friends decide to provide an alternative to fraternity "Rush Night". Instead, they unwittingly ignite a race war on a small liberal arts college in Maine...

Glynn drops a homespun tale straight from the sticks of rural Michigan... "witching" water for a family well. Bottled at the source, this true "Snap Judgment" story features host Glynn Washington doing what he does best... telling tales. Glynn is but seven years old watching his family pour their last dollars down a well. Hear how the search for water forces a disturbing Snap Judgment!

What would you do if reality started playing by different rules?

What happens when the foster agency calls and asks you to adopt triplets? Oh, and you have THREE hours to decide! Listen to long time San Francisco couple Kevin and Brian Fisher-Paulson wrestle with some of the hardest life decisions they have ever faced.

In the ER psychiatric ward in San Francisco's busiest hospital, murder threats aren't quite as rare as you might think. Every day, mental health specialists make decisions to keep us safe from ourselves and others, but sometimes the tables get turned . . . Producer Roman Mars interviews Dr. Paul Linde, author of "Danger to Self: On the Front Line with an ER Psychiatrist," the book that inspired this radio show.

Dayna's gig as a late night DJ puts her on the receiving end of some unwelcome attention from an admirer. Snap Judgment follows one fan's trail of obsession. Produced by Rebecca Hertz and narrated by Glynn Washington.

The Straight and Narrow: When Justin McClure's wife left him, he lost control of his life -- and his car. Multiple times. After racking up three DUIs, Justin landed in jail. In order to get his life back, Justin is running as fast as he can.
Narrated by Glynn Washington.
Produced by Roman Mars and Rebecca Hertz.

You know the story of the Ghost Train? The G Train. Does it exist or doesn't it? Producer Mark Ristich shows just how desperate NYC mass transit can make you. Here's to all those waiting on platforms reading "Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone."

The Kid is beyond hope. The Kid is on and off meds. The Kid no longer takes care of himself. Conventional wisdom says The Kid won't change. But this Kid will surprise you. This short "phoner" by Rebecca Hertz is an example of just what can come from our story line.

Glynn gets a call from a childhood friend who's alone, homeless and stranded in a place he'd rather not visit.

Those "How To Hypnotize" books? Some of them actually work. But be careful how (and who) you place under a trance. Host Glynn Washington tells the story.

In the 1950s, it was hard enough to come by a book by a black author, let alone a titillating book by a black author. In this amazing StoryCorps tale, Judge Olly Neal reflects on the first books he ever read - pilfered from the library with the help of a few observant librarians. Produced by Vanara Taing and Michael Garofalo of StoryCorps.

Whether you want to learn about Alexander the Great or get the government to stop stealing your thoughts, a librarian is always there to help.

Who you gonna call? Snap Judgment! Shawnette rings the Snap Judgment Storyline with a tale of horror and suspense. . .

Now that we've prayed at the altar of the non-judgmental, first amendment-defending, beacon of democracy librarian, we bring you this counterpoint-- The Evil Librarian. Produced by Roman Mars.

How to cope when the person you're supposed to trust the most destroys your lifelong dream. Host Glynn Washington tells his story.

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What would you do if your best friend called to say she found the Buddha? Jeff Greenwald didn’t have to be told twice - he hopped on the next flight to meet the guy for himself.
 
Story by Jeff Greenwald.
 
Produced by Roman Mars.

Simone had never been to the middle east.  So when she landed in Beirut and found herself stranded, she told herself it would be alright to accept a ride from that handsome stranger she met on the plane . . .
 
Produced by Rebecca Hertz and Rita Daniels.

Snap Judgment producer Mark Ristich drops everything to get to his grandmother for her final hours.  Sweet sentiment turns into panic as paramedics, hospice workers, and his own family battle it out while Grandma Rose lies on her death bed.

Sometimes getting fired is the best that you can hope for. Host Glynn Washington keeps his head down, for once.

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After arriving home from work, Douglas Leach saw a Polaroid lying on his front step. 
 
He picked it up. 
 
He shouldn't have . . .
 
 

When an otherwise healthy young businessman starts slurring his speech, dragging his feet, and spitting up blood - his amazing road to recovery runs through Lord Shiva's Temple.

Chandra and his nerd buddies ignite a campus-wide race war.

After the keys to a Porsche magically appear on his front doorstep, Jack Boulware discovers that sometimes the car does make the man.

Glynn Washington spins a tale of what happens when the Midwest collides with Malaysian mores.

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