895: Label Maker!
Summary
Host Tobin Lowe explores the power of labels through three stories: a couple avoiding relationship definitions, Haitian CNA Marie losing her job as TPS ends, and comedian Janet McNamara’s decade-long quest for an autism diagnosis. The episode examines how labels shape identity, expectations, and legal status, concluding with writer Alfred Jung Lee’s reflection on describing his late wife.
Topics discussed
Intro: Labels in relationships and the power of definitions
Marie's last day: The end of TPS for Haitian workers
Janet McNamara: A comedian's late autism diagnosis
Essay: Describing people and what makes them unique
Credits, thanks, and preview of next week's episode
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