City Folk

November 5, 2021·39 min·3 clips

Sam picks up a man who brandishes a knife, forcing him to confront his uncle's betrayal and his own Jewish identity.

Sam Dingman explores his past as a New York City cab driver, weaving together stories of danger, identity, and family secrets. He reflects on how his Jewish heritage, particularly through his Uncle Lucky's stories, influenced his choices and led to a harrowing encounter with a passenger. The episode contrasts his fleeting moments of happiness in taxi driving with his ongoing creative and personal struggles.

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