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6 International House Times F rom the I-House Program Office comes the storytelling podcast, From All Corners. Featuring an array of I-House residents, the project was born of the notion that powerful stories can inspire intercultural learning and make friends out of strangers. Each episode is a jolt of empathy – spotlighting true stories about the people we meet, the heartbreaks we suffer, the lessons we learn, those frightful experiences that unravel us, and the moments of wonder that shape us. Past episodes have transported listeners to a beloved community of farm laborers in the Central Valley, to scenes of political unrest in the streets of Hong Kong, and to other far- flung corners of the world. e release of each podcast episode is followed by a live event, where residents gather to share a meal and life stories, and in the words of a resident attendee, "increase our understanding of each other and deepen I-House relationships." e impact of this new program was captured by Maria Wong, an I-House resident and the podcast's host: "rough interviewing a diverse range of guests, I have become more empathetic and understanding, realizing that there is always more than meets the eye and that everyone has a different life journey. I have met incredible people, and beyond refining my interview skills, I have gained new perspectives while becoming more understanding and compassionate." You can learn more about the program From All Corners at ihouse.berkeley.edu/fromallcorners. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or Spotify. n The Resident Experience I-House Podcast: From All Corners Episode 1: In this inaugural episode, Benny Corona welcomes us with arms wide open, to the community where his formerly undocumented parents immigrated from Mexico. Benny then chronicles his journey as a young farm worker, a first-generation undergrad at UC Berkeley, a community organizer, and a graduate student at the Goldman School of Public Policy. Episode 2: This episode follows Stephen Boyle and Igor Pereira on a journey through an autistic and a bipolar mind—giving listeners insights on everything from Greta Thunberg to the concept of neurodiversity. Episode 3: This conversation between residents from Hong Kong and Mainland China is as rare as it is essential. It's a candid discussion on civil unrest, the virulence of information echo chambers, and the hard work of building bridges across people in conflict. Episode 4: In this episode, we follow Claudio Berther as he whisks us from snowy Switzerland to hilly Berkeley — sharing all the while how he navigates stigmas and chases down opportunities with inimitable zest and joy. From All Corners Episodes Maria Wong, podcast host Residents attending the live event featuring current I-House resident Claudio Berther (Episode 4)