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How far can one lower their own standards before they’ve gone too low? It seems there truly is no limit.
The Life and Times of Tom Horn
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A brand-new interview with Old West expert Jim Dunham exploring the life of government scout and notorious hired gun Tom Horn, who used his fluency in the difficult Apache language to help capture Geronimo and was played by Steve McQueen in one of his last film roles.
More Fun With a Stranger
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Richard Yates’ short story, which captures one third grade teacher’s ability to make the classroom feel decidedly like a dungeon.
The Origins of Office Life
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A theory about the invention of work and the office, and a tale of two Henry’s: Henry V and Henry Hill.
Master Thespians and Imaginary Playmates
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Thespian, O Thespian! Glenn Close and Jon Lovitz show us their undying devotion for their one true love — acting! And the make-believe continues with young Olivia and her imaginary friend Charlie Ravioli, who is always too busy working to actually play with her.
Early Pioneers of Country Music
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Jimmy Rogers and the Carter Family take us on a tour of some of country music’s early pioneers. Plus, the Fanny Farmer Cookbook and a General Motors ad from the 2008 recession: Take this car…please.
The New Year’s Episode
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Welcoming you to the new year with a dose of comedy: Jackie Mason talks relationship advice, Simon Rich explores the secret lives of animals, and Bob & Ray attend a spelling bee.
The Thanksgiving Episode
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It’s not Thanksgiving without some of the best music from Eastern Europe: Corky Bucek’s “Bing Bong Bing Bong Did a Liddle Liddle.” Plus, the perils of sexual overstimulation, and a story about God’s girlfriend from Simon Rich.
Suffering from Idiocy Again
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Ian Frazier explores human fallacy and the pivotal question: Does doing something stupid make you an idiot? Or are you merely someone who suffers from idiocy?
The Broken-Hearted Redux
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A collection of early country classics from the lovesick and broken-hearted — Webb Pierce, George Jones, Hank Williams and many others.