''Rough Translation'' is an American

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from

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that tells stories from around the world that have relevance to a U.S. audience. It debuted in 2017 and is hosted by Gregory Warner, a former NPR

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Program

NPR describes the program as "a podcast that tells stories from far off places that hit close to home." The first season had seven episodes, and the second an additional five. The third season, the first to have an explicit theme, was about

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and had 26 episodes. The fourth season, about

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, had seven episodes. The fifth season, about

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, had eight episodes. The sixth season began with a seven-part series about the civilian-military cultural divide. It continued through April 2022. The seventh season, about work culture, began in June 2022.

Reception

The podcast has received positive critical reception.

References

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