Where the River Took Us

About Where the River Took Us

After his family’s home was swept away in the devastating Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025, Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley began the journey of putting the pieces back together. It began with a magazine feature written days after the tragedy—for which he won a Pulitzer Prize—and continues here as he hosts this podcast series, Where the River Took Us. Through intimate conversations with family members and other survivors, this podcast explores how people endure unimaginable loss and how a community tries to rebuild, grow, and adapt after a mass tragedy.From the producers of America's Girls, The Final Flight of Captain Forrester, and The Problem With Erik, the series debuts May 26, 2026.

Publisher

Texas Monthly

Category

news · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2026

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing: After the Flood

   Aaron Parsley shares a firsthand account of tragic Central Texas floods, offering a powerful introduction to a new investigative podcast series.

2. 

   30 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Where We Go

   Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley interviews his sister, Alissa Parsley, about navigating life after a devastating flood.

3. 

   23 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Those Days are Gone

   Host Aaron Parsely explores flood survivors' difficult decisions about rebuilding their lives along the transformed Guadalupe River.

4. 

   16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Faith After the Flood

   Dallas attorney R.J. Harber shares his profound journey of faith and resilience after experiencing devastating loss in an interview with the host.

5. 

   9 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stuck at Camp Forever

   Host Aaron Parsley interviews a grieving father about channeling loss into action after his daughter's death at Camp Mystic.

6. 

   2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   One of the Hardest Things

   Host Aaron Parsley shares his family's profound experience of community support and resilience following a devastating flood, offering a firsthand account of overcoming unimaginable challenges.

7. 

   26 May 2026

   The Flood, Part 2

   Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley recounts his harrowing survival during a devastating flood, sharing his firsthand account of the event.

8. 

   26 May 2026

   The Flood, Part 1

   Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley recounts the pivotal night before a life-altering flood, sharing his family's unforgettable experience.

9. 

   19 May 2026

   Preview: The Original Article, Days After the Flood

   Aaron Parsley shares his Pulitzer Prize-winning firsthand account of a devastating flood, offering profound insights into resilience and survival.

10. 

    6 May 2026

    Introducing "Where the River Took Us"

    Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley explores community resilience and adaptation after devastating floods, sharing profound insights into enduring loss.

Inside a recent episode

Introducing: After the Flood

Published 29 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] This podcast is about their stories and about the questions they have that we all have. Why did this happen? How could this happen with almost no warning? And could it happen again? The argument is, is this unprecedented? Is this something that we've seen before? Well, the truth of the matter is, it's kind of in between. Before we continue, a quick note. This podcast will be tough to hear at times. These are extremely difficult stories dealing with death and trauma. So please take care while listening. In this episode, we're going to cover what happened on July 4th. But before we get into that, you need to know a little about this part of the state. […]

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