An American Life
Vaughn Hood was a 118-pound barber when he was drafted into the Vietnam War, and in Vaughn’s war, most men didn’t survive their first three-month tour. In honor of Veteran's Day, here is the story of an extraordinary American life.
This story is co-produced by Larry Massett and Erica Heilman. It first ran in 2015. To read the comments on this story from over the years, click here.
An interview with Erica about the show, by the excellent people at The Third Coast
50 Best Podcasts of 2015, The Atlantic Monthly…#16
Music in this show:
Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten--Arvo Part
Tabula Rasa for 2 violins, strings and prepared piano--Arvo Part
Speigel im Speigel--Arvo Part
Under the Weather Mix--Steve Reich
Clapping Music--Steve Reich