The Fence Jumper
Most people might think it’s not worth the trouble to intervene in someone else's life. But in this episode of Neighbors, we get to know a woman who sees that obstacle—and will do everything she can to jump over it.
Photo provided by Beth Mathews
Neighbors is from Nashville Public Radio and Produced by Jakob Lewis
Production Assistance from Bailey Robbins
Edited by Mack Linebaugh and Emily Siner
Music by Podington Bear and Jason Goforth
Sponsors: Yazoo Brewing Company and The Crag
Special Thanks to Dan and Beth Mathews
Most people might think it’s not worth the trouble to intervene in someone else's life. But in this episode of Neighbors, we get to know a woman who sees that obstacle—and will do everything she can to jump over it.
Photo provided by Beth Mathews
Neighbors is from Nashville Public Radio and Produced by Jakob Lewis
Production Assistance from Bailey Robbins
Edited by Mack Linebaugh and Emily Siner
Music by Podington Bear and Jason Goforth
Sponsors: Yazoo Brewing Company and The Crag
Special Thanks to Dan and Beth Mathews
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