this is a good piece. it's rough and raw and real. it's got that realness that you don't often hear on the radio. also, a great diversity of voices that you don't often hear on public radio. great for the holidays.

two small crits: a few strong stroies would have helped. Also, it could cut really nicely into a shorter piece for other formats. right where the aretha cut comes in. but these are small points on a really good story.