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The Anna Jinja Show: Dr. Joe Bianco, Dr. Melissa Rizzo, Wendy McVicker

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In this episode, researchers Dr. Melissa Rizzo and Dr. Joe Bianco discuss their qualitative study analyzing adoption and foster care narratives from The Anna Jinja Show, uncovering themes of identity, trauma, and resilience. The episode also features Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker, who shares a poem about growth and transformation through darkness.

Listen to the conversation by clicking “play” in the SoundCloud widget above. 

An image with the Anna Jinja Show Logo and images of guests Dr. Joe Bianco, Dr. Melissa Rizzo, and Wendy McVicker.