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Why medical interpreters can be a vital but scarce resource
S2023 E148 - 8m 33s
For many immigrants, a mastery of everyday English doesn’t mean they feel comfortable in all settings, like doctors’ offices. That’s where medical interpreters play a crucial role — but access to these highly skilled professionals isn’t guaranteed for many Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Ali Rogin reports.
The heroic actions of Capt. Francis Brown Wai in WWII
S2023 E148 - 2m 27s
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Ahead of Memorial Day, we look at the lesser known story of U.S. Army Capt. Francis Brown Wai and his heroic service to the nation.
An Army bugler’s story about his special wartime assignment
S2023 E148 - 2m 23s
In the final days of World War II, U.S. Army Sgt. Harrison Wright was stationed in a small Belgian village near the German border. He tells his grandson, Sean Guess, about a special assignment in this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps.
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