After his family’s home was swept away in the devastating Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025, <i>Texas Monthly</i> 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, <i>Where the River Took Us</i>. 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.<br /><br />From the producers of <i>America's Girls,</i> <i>The Final Flight of Captain Forrester,</i> and <i>The Problem With Erik,</i> the series debuts May 26, 2026.
Where the River Took Us
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After his family’s home was swept away in the devastating Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025, <i>Texas Monthly</i> 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, <i>Where the River Took Us</i>. 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.<br /><br />From the producers of <i>America's Girls,</i> <i>The Final Flight of Captain Forrester,</i> and <i>The Problem With Erik,</i> the series debuts May 26, 2026.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
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.
June 9, 2026
Stuck at Camp Forever
Host Aaron Parsley interviews a grieving father about channeling loss into action after his daughter's death at Camp Mystic.
June 2, 2026
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 total episodes available with 3 transcripts
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