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10.17.1997



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80: Running After Antelope

Stories of people engaged in a battle with nature, a battle they don't stand much chance of winning. Most of the show is Scott Carrier's story of trying for twelve years to chase down and catch an antelope by foot.

Prologue.

Host Ira Glass, on the beach with Chris McKinney, a boy scout who is singlehandedly trying to stop erosion on one stretch of beach in Mason Neck State Park in Virginia.

Act One. Running After Antelope.

Scott Carrier in Salt Lake City with the latest installment in his 12-year quest to chase down and catch an antelope.

Act Two. Natural Disaster.

How an audience of children derailed Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

Act Two. Natural Disaster.

How an audience of children derailed Late Night with Conan O'Brien.



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