On this final episode of the year, Teresa takes a look at some of her most memorable stories and very special guests…2018, a year in review. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous 2019, from the Stories Beyond the Headlines family.  Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy...

Christina Dangond was 6 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. (soft tissue cancer) While her doctors used the most advanced medical techniques, including a protocol study to save her life, her parents relied on faith and prayer. She was given months to live, but miraculously lived for five years. She became the inspiration and hope for thousands of others, around the world. Her mother, Monica LaCouture Dangond joins Teresa, to share the life of her beloved daughter,...

As head of media for 20th Century Fox, Teresa’s guest, Julie Rieger, has been responsible for marketing some of Hollywood’s biggest hits…Avatar, Deadpool, The Fault in Our Stars and The Book Thief. Following the death of her mother, not only is she a “believer,” she has also experienced and photographed her encounters. She’s here to share how grief opened up her belief in the supernatural while coming to grips with her own heart. Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy...

Manuel and Patricia Oliver lost their son, 17-year-old Joaquin, during the Parkland school shooting. Manuel, an artist, turned his art toward activism after his son’s murder. The Olivers have since founded a nonprofit organization, Change the Ref, a platform inspired by their son to educate and empower youth in the movement to end gun violence. Manuel says the nonprofit’s name came from a conversation he had with Joaquin, a few months before he died. Listen to this powerful story. Host:...

Marvel Comics lost its real-life superhero, Stan Lee who passed away on Monday, November 12th. From Spiderman, The Hulk, to Iron Man and Thor, Lee has been responsible for creating a universe of action and adventure, loved and followed by millions of fans from around the world. Teresa’s guest, veteran CNN entertainment reporter Alan Duke. He was once a close friend of Lee’s, an insider who witnessed the turmoil that was was said to be his life. Duke will also talk about his new Revolver...

Federal health officials are warning of an increase in cases of a mysterious but polio-like condition affecting children up to 18 years of age. It affects the nervous system, specifically, an area of the spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and paralysis in the arms and legs. Sometimes these symptoms are temporary, sometimes they persist, and doctors don’t understand why or who is most at risk. Dr. Janell Routh from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta joins Teresa to explain what is...

How did we get here? Why is America a country where, in just one week, two African-American senior citizens were gunned down in Kentucky, pipe bombs arrived in the mailboxes of over a dozen prominent liberals, and 11 members of a Pittsburgh synagogue were slaughtered at a bris?* How DID we get here? On this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines, Teresa’s guest, journalist Jon Schwarz from The Intercept shares his definite opinions about what’s happening in America and why. Listen to this...

By now most of us know about the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting that took place on Saturday, October 27th.11 worshipers were killed, six wounded, including four responding police officers. This episode will not focus on the suspect and his most hateful crime. Instead, we’ll be hearing from Teresa’s guests, Heidi Beirich, the Intelligence Project Director of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Rabbi Rachel Greengrass from Temple Beth Am in Miami. Is there an end to this cycle of hate? Listen...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take a moment to think about this…Every fifteen seconds, a person is diagnosed with breast cancer. And every fifty seconds, a person dies from the disease. Teresa’s guests, the missions and program manager for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a breast cancer survivor and an oncologist from the world-renowned Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Breast cancer is more survivable than ever before. Hear why on this episode of Stories Beyond the...

On Saturday, October 6th, 17 friends and family members from Amsterdam, New York, piled into a white stretch limousine for a birthday celebration at an upstate New York brewery. At 2:00pm, the vehicle sped down a hill and lost control as it approached the intersection of two highways that residents say is notoriously dangerous. The 17 passengers, the driver and two pedestrians were killed. Teresa and her guest, Katie Corrado, a reporter from WPIX-11 in New York will share the unfortunate...

Taylor Swift’s new political clout

Actress Natalie Wood was considered Hollywood royalty. She was nominated for three Academy Awards before the age of 25. On the night of November 29,1981, Natalie disappeared into the waters off Catalina Island. She had been staying on her yacht, “Splendour” with husband Robert Wagner, actor Christopher Walken and Dennis Davern, caretaker of the yacht. Davern claims a violent argument erupted between Wood and Wagner in their stateroom. Her body was found in the water hours later. The coroner’s...

A message from Teresa Rodríguez - “I hope you join me for this very special edition of Stories Beyond the Headlines….when the unfathomable becomes a blessing.” It was one year ago when Teresa first began her podcast, Stories Beyond the Headlines. And it was precisely the Las Vegas massacre that claimed 58 lives and injured dozens more, that became the topic of that first podcast episode. At the time, Teresa had interviewed a courageous concert-goer and security guard who helped rescue many...

This is one of the most heart-breaking stories Teresa has covered throughout her career. It’s the story of Evelyn Rodríguez. Evelyn’s 16-year-old daughter, Kayla, was brutally murdered by members of the MS-13 Gang in Brentwood, Long Island along with her friend,  15-year-old Nisa Mickens. On Friday, September 14th, almost two years after Kayla’s murder, Evelyn was run over by a vehicle, while preparing a vigil for Kayla…near the site where her lifeless body was found. Teresa’s guests,...

An anonymous New York Times op-ed remains anonymous, Nike’s sales reportedly jumped 31% after the debut of their Colin Kaepernick campaign, Serena Williams is calling out sexism in tennis, Hurricane Florence is barreling toward the Carolinas and the world awaits the next POTUS tweet. Join Teresa and her guest, Amanda Terkel, Washington Bureau Chief for the Huffington Post, as they dissect…when the news IS the news.  Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy...

18-year-old Katie Stubbliefeld attempted suicide after a broken relationship left her feeling hopeless. The rifle she used destroyed her face. On this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines, we’ll hear how Katie’s Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Brian Gastman and his surgical team from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, performed a face transplant three years later. How is Katie’s road to recovery, how did they find a donor, how is this experimental procedure performed…and much more. Join Teresa for an...

The “girl who met Drake” had no idea that February 5, 2018 would change her life. University of Miami leadership and Drake worked together to give Destiny James a surprise she’ll never forget. On this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines with Teresa Rodríguez. Listen now! Visit these...

As a newborn, Alisa Claire Cohen was stolen from her birth parents and sold for adoption. She’ll share how she finally found her birth parents in Chile, after 36 years. CNN reporter Rafael Romo, will reveal how he was able to find who committed these atrocities and what is being done in the search for justice. It’s a feel-good tearjerker. Don't miss it! Visit these...

Hate is on the rise in America. It’s been one year since the *Unite the Right* rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. During the protest, a vehicle driven by James Fields plowed into a group of pedestrians, killing three and injuring dozens. Teresa’s guest, Christian Picciolini, a former neo-Nazi leader, has dedicated his life to “pulling people out of hate.” He knows how these people think, because he was one of them. He’ll share his how his *Free Radicals Project* created with Alma...

It seems we’ve come a long way, ladies. Yet we still have a long way to go. On this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines, meet a Latina aviation pioneer who was planning to become a doctor when a summer job at an airline changed her mind. She’ll share with Teresa, how she persevered and made aviation history, becoming the first and youngest Latina Airline Captain at a major airline. What it’s really like to have a career in the sky? Join Teresa and Captain Linda Pauwels for this exciting...

Current events can often be a hot bed for controversy, divisiveness and incivility. There is a breed of journalist that we might not always recognize by name. Yet, on a daily basis, they deliver powerful news, commentary and opinion. This form of journalism is art for the mind. It makes you laugh, angry…but most of all it makes you think. Teresa’s guest is one of the most celebrated, honored and brilliant artists in the world of political cartoons. Jim Morin will take you inside his studio...

It’s July, and we’re in the midst of one of the hottest summers on record. It can get stressful, these days. So much is happening around the world. We might not agree on many issues. But there is one thing, it seems, that most of us agree on. It’s uplifting and delicious. It’s America’s favorite dessert…ice cream. Last year, $6.1-billion was spent on flavors ranging from cookies ‘n’ cream, moose tracks, chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate and the number one favorite…vanilla. In July, 2011...

There are approximately 311,000 immigrants currently seeking asylum in the United States. Only 20% will be successful. What happens then, to the other 80? Teresa’s guest, Jacob Monty, immigration attorney, author and former advisor to then Candidate Trump, will expose the realities of the current immigration policies and the changes we should expect. On this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines. You need to hear this. Visit these...

Winning asylum in the United States has never been easy. And it’s even tougher now. At the time of this recording, more than 2,000 children, whose parents have been prosecuted for crossing the border illegally, are living in shelters, institutions and foster homes across the country. Many parents have no idea where their children are staying, if they’re safe and being cared for. Will they be reunited? When and how? Teresa and her guest, ACLU Florida Immigration Attorney Amien Kakou, will...