The Family Name

May 23, 2019

1.  Quiet is Best

When Julie Lindahl discovered that her grandfather had been an active member of the German SS, she decided to return to the scene of his crimes. But her grandmother made things difficult.

Julie Lindahl has written a book about her experience:  The Pendulum: A Granddaughter’s Search for her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Past.

A version of this story was originally produced for the podcast Kind World, which tells stories about the effect a single act can have on our lives. You can find Kind World in any podcast app.

Producer: Erika Lantz

Production Assistance: Liz Mak

Original Score and Sound Design: Leon Morimoto

2. Like A House On Fire

Young Glynn is trying to keep up appearances at school, despite his family’s hardships. Then his house goes up in flames. Performed live in Portland at Revolution Hall.

Music composed and performed: BELL’S ATLAS

Season 10 Episode 15

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