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The fairytale mermaid Arielle found her happily-ever-after, but her granddaughter Yemaya inherited war. Her father’s murder, her mother’s slow poisoning, and her people’s abuse fueled her rage. Yet, raised as a shield, Yemi maintained composure with her mother and guard, Ennova. Unrest...

You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls. Or who marches to protest injustice. Perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud. Or perhaps you are the trans mentor that you wish you had when you were younger. Maybe you call out false allies or stand up to loved ones. Maybe you speak your truth and drop the mic, or maybe you take it with you when you leave. This anthology features fictional stories—in poems, prose, and art—that reflect a slice of the varied and limitless ways that listeners like you resist every day.

Approximately 100,000 public safety communicators go to work each day. They answer millions of 9-1-1 calls, dispatch first responders, handle administrative calls, and document information in the background, often going unnoticed and underappreciated. This podcast explores the work of these frontline heroes and offers insights into the industry. Part training, part venting, and always from the heart, episodes will dive into topics of interest to those working in the industry, review research on various related topics, and present observations of the host, guests, and listeners.