As we head toward a new year, former Rough Translation host Gregory Warner reflects on "goal disengagement" — letting go of past goals, rather than coming up with New Year resolutions. He recommends three of his favorite episodes aligned with this theme for Rough Translation fans and new listeners. Episodes are in the show notes below. And we encourage you to visit our archives with some timeless Rough Translation gems.When Failure is a 4-Letter Word: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/05/738963753/when-failure-is-a-four-letter-wordWar Poems: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/02/625501009/war-poemsAmerican Surrogate: https://www.npr.org/2017/10/17/547332434/american-surrogateDiscover Rough Translation's archive of timeless episodes here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510324/rough-translationLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In this bonus episode of Love Commandos, Gregory Warner interviews musician John Ellis, who composed Rough Translation's original theme music in 2017, and songwriters Amira Gill and VASU, who jointly created the new theme song for Love Commandos. They discuss their musical processes, and how they incorporate stories into their music. Love Commandos will be releasing more bonus episodes like this one over the next few weeks, where the team will continue to take listeners behind the scenes of the show and continue exploring the themes of love and marriage in modern India. To access those episodes, sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In Episode 5 of Love Commandos, couples seeking to shut down the Love Commandos' shelter band together for a risky plan. Want to hear bonus episodes of Love Commandos? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition substack newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On Episode 4 of Love Commandos, couples in the shelter feel pressured to stay indefinitely. We try to figure out why. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition substack newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On Episode 3 of Love Commandos, stories of life inside the Love Commandos shelter begin to diverge as co-founder Sanjoy Sachdev shows a different side.Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition Substack.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On episode 2 of Love Commandos, an inter-caste couple in India hits a breaking point. They make one last-ditch phone call to try to stay together. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition newsletter on Substack.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
When falling in love can mean risking your life, the Love Commandos in India will protect you. But at what cost? This is episode 1 of our series Love Commandos. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And follow host Gregory Warner on Substack here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
They seemed like superheroes. In a country where arranged marriage is the norm, the Love Commandos promise to protect love couples and help them marry. But is this a group of protectors in the way they promise to be?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
726 miles in one day. Gas station sushi. Mysterious loading docks. We hit the road with two American women who found long-haul trucking as a means of escape and self-transformation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Nigerian novelist Chibundu Onuzo dreams of returning to Lagos, but she worries she'll struggle to adapt in the city of her birth, where the word "oppressor" is often used as a compliment. In this episode, she seeks advice from her "big boss" older brother.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Who are you at work? In this episode, two stories of people who really commit to embodying their work selves. The result? New realms and new personalities.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Many of us think we can't share our stories of failure until we've reached success. Some Mexico City entrepreneurs started a club to change that, and the world took notice.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
When Portugal forbade bosses from contacting employees after hours, international media jumped at the chance to cover the new law. Portuguese workers were oddly quiet. Why?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In 2021, France suspended a law that forbids eating lunch at work. We talk to an American teacher relieved to see it go and a French historian determined to bring it back.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A video ricochets across Chinese offices, and a scooter thief becomes an icon for brewing discontent. Why is a thief who says he's tired of working viewed by the Chinese state as such a threat?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
We're back @Work. The new season of Rough Translation will tell surprising stories from workplaces and work cultures around the world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Marla kept a detailed account of Iraqi civilians harmed by war. How did she recruit people in the U.S. military to help them? And what toll did it take on her? Part 2 of the story of Marla Ruzicka. You can find Part 1 here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Marla Ruzicka didn't belong in a war zone. Nobody in Afghanistan knew what to make of her. Until Marla started to solve a problem that no one thought could be solved.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Two worlds: dress uniforms and foosball tables. The military and Silicon Valley used to work hand in hand. Now, why won't big tech build them a new gonculator?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Alicia's situation raises questions about the VA's caregiver program. And a new diagnosis changes everything for Matt. How will Alicia and Matt start healing their respective wounds, borne out of different battles? Find part 2, Battle Lines, here. And part 1, Battle Rattle, here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Len Conyers
Who am I to question their "truth"? A Journalist....a TRUTH SEEKER. This one question encompasses All that is wrong with journalism today. As far as the women in Congo who have been raped and brutalized, my heart goes out to you, but there is NO excuse to lie about being raped. Every single case of false reporting, turns one more heart cold to the next time a woman/girl has the guts to tell their actual TRUTH.
Len Conyers
I thought the whole point of this show was to draw parallels between these issues in other countries, and those here at home. Are we shying away from the left-wing propagating and instigating hatred between the different cultural groups in this country? Are we not going to draw the parallels between this story and the fact that when I look outside, here at home, the world is normal, but when I watch the "news" the world is ending, and we're all racist bigots?? We're just not going to talk about that huh? Coocoocoocool
Len Conyers
I'm really glad that the US is doing away with these racist hiring practices.
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will miss you and look forward to hearing/having you back!
Sheri Price
is there a reason all current episodes are not appearing in this app?