Tell Me What Happened shares conversations between survivors and their rescuers. The podcast explores what happens when crises happen. These could be natural disasters, accidents, or health emergencies. If listeners find themselves in danger, they may have the information to survive.
Dr. Torah Kachur hosts the podcast. She is a columnist for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio One. Kachur is also a lecturer at the University of Alberta. In addition to this program, she hosts and produces national radio shows. In Tell Me What Happened, she talks with experts, survivors, and everyday heroes.
“What would you do if a wildfire ripped through your town? If you had a serious accident while hiking?” These are some of the questions the podcast considers. Acting fast is critical. But sometimes, Kachur says, people aren't able to help themselves. They must rely on strangers' bravery and kindness to survive.
In one episode, guest Kristy Millar discusses Hurricane Ian. Despite all her preparation, she and her three-year-old son found themselves trapped. Their home was flooding, and they had no way out. They would have to swim. What happened when one man decided to rescue his mother, Cristy's neighbor? How did he navigate a borrowed boat through the stormy and dangerous streets? Listeners find out and also hear from the American Red Cross' Grace Meinhofer about what happened.
Another fascinating episode tells the story of Ryan Osmun and his girlfriend, who spent twelve hours stuck in quicksand. His heroic rescue by Faris “Faz” Ali is inspiring. One never knows when they're going to be desperate for help. Aidan Jackson was playing video games when he had a seizure. He was alone, except for the other gamer he'd been playing with. Raven Wolfsbane, although 5,000 miles away, knew she had to do something. Thanks to her, Aidan lives today.
Each Tell Me What Happened episode features real stories like these. Listeners hear from experts about what to do in many disastrous situations. The podcast releases two episodes per month.
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