The Meg Robinson Show

What Makes Us Tick

A prominent psychologist, Clara Hill, unravels some of the mysteries of what makes us happy, why we do the things we do, and how we can have better relationships.

Through the Eyes of a Child-Part 1: Normal Redefined

In Athens, Maurice and his family struggle to adjust to life under German occupation during World War II.

Through the Eyes of a Child-Part 2: Arrest and Removal

The Nazis arrest Maurice and his family. They were taken to an abandoned warehouse and then onto cattle cars. Their destination was a complete surprise.

Through the Eyes of a Child-Part 3: Life in a Concentration Camp

Maurice learns to adapt to life in Bergen-Belsen, as he and other prisoners develop survival strategies.

Through the Eyes of a Child-Part 4: Train to Nowhere

Maurice, his family, and hundreds of prisoners board a train from Bergen-Belsen. The story of this train has become legendary. Maurice talks about the journey and his life afterward.      

Angel in Flight

Empty overhead bins and bars of soap inspire one woman to help thousands of people all over the world. Nancy Rivard endures a tragedy which leads to an epiphany and a plan--but no listens.  Her determination transforms an industry. She tells stories of rescuing a woman from indentured service living in the basement of an ambassador’s home, breaking up a child pornography ring, discovering boys who sign up to work on fishing boats and are never heard from again, and identifying human trafficking at a Super Bowl. This angel is on a mission and she is unstoppable.

Breaking Free: A story of family estrangement

In this episode, we meet Ann, a therapist who helps her clients navigate family estrangement -- and who knows that pain firsthand.  Ann wants a close relationship with her mother, but no matter what she does, nothing seems to work. Eventually, the constant conflicts make Ann question whether it's healthy to stay connected.

Diary of an FBI Agent--Part 1: A Native American Joins the FBI

This is the first of a four-part series entitled "Diary of an FBI Agent." This is a personal and compelling account of Walter Lamar’s experiences as one of only two agents in the history of the FBI to have been awarded the Shield of Bravery twice. In Part 1, babysitter Winnie Big Road helps 7-year-old Walter interpret his strange childhood dream. Learn how he turns his unusual background into an asset and eventually earns his badge as an FBI agent.

Diary of an FBI Agent--Part 2: Hot Pursuit

This is the second of a four-part series "Diary of an FBI Agent." In Part 2, Agent Lamar learns that a lavender-colored suit won’t cut it in the FBI. But he is a quick study on the first day of his job as an agent. Listen to his stories pursuing robbers and fugitives and how intuition plays an important role in his success.

Diary of an FBI Agent--Part 3: Inside the Tragedy at Waco

In Part 3 of this four-part series, “Diary of an FBI Agent,” learn how a 1970’s camper trailer, a UPS driver, a Bradley tank, and broken communication become elements of Agent Lamar’s story of the 51-day siege and ultimate tragedy in Waco, Texas.