Centenarians (Still) in Lockdown

Radio Diaries

Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

Documentary, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2020

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

It’s been 9 months since Joe Newman (107) and Anita Sampson (100) recorded their story about surviving the 1918 pandemic, getting older, and staying in love during lockdown. We’re thrilled to announce they just won a Third Coast Award! We share their story and check in with them in Sarasota, Florida where COVID cases are surging.

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Support this week from AcornTV and their new series “A Suitable Boy” from the BBC.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Radio Diaries, this is Joe, and before we start today's show, we have a special announcement.
0:05.6	Right now is Radiotopia's annual fundraiser. As you know, Radio Diaries is part of Radio Topia by PRX, a nonprofit that supports independent creator-owned
0:15.9	podcasts.
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0:44.8	mix tape when you donate.
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0:49.8	Thanks for your support.
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0:55.0	From PRX is Radiotopia, this is Radio Diaries.
0:59.3	I'm Joe Richmond.
1:00.6	On today's show, Centenarians in lockdown.
1:04.0	Can you hear me okay?
1:06.0	Yes.
1:07.0	Okay, so you know what question I have to ask is,
1:09.0	what's your date of birth?
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