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December 3, 2010

Last Man Standing

Is it stubbornness? Tenacity? Survival of the fittest? This week, stories about people who feel compelled to keep going, especially when everyone else has given up.

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Act One

Act One

Ira Glass speaks with JoAnn Chiakulas, the only Juror on the trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich who believed he was innocent of trying to sell Barack Obama's senate seat. (11 minutes)

By

Ira Glass

Song:

“Do Your Duty” by Candi Staton
Act Two

Last Man Stand-Up

Producer Sarah Koenig tells the story of Duke Fightmaster, who refused to give up his simple dream: to replace Conan O'Brien. (24 1/2 minutes)

By

Sarah Koenig
Act Three

My Own Private U.F.O.

A story about God and extraterrestrials, told by Elna Baker. Elna is the author of a memoir called The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.

By

Elna Baker

Song:

“My Flying Saucer” by Billy Bragg & Wilco
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My Own Private U.F.O.

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