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October 10, 1997

Stuck in the Wrong Decade

People stuck in the wrong decade, or simply carrying a lot of the props from another decade.

Mike Licht

NOTE: This episode originally included a story by reporter Stephen Glass (no relation to Ira), which we have removed because of questions about its truthfulness. This story is included in the transcript only for reference.

Act Two

Stuck As A Teenager

A former addict and a former prisoner discuss the developmental retardation their experiences caused. (8 minutes)

By

Ira Glass

Working In Another Decade [Retracted]

This episode originally included a story by reporter Stephen Glass (no relation to Ira) about an internship at George Washington's former plantation, which we have removed because of questions about its truthfulness. This story is included in the transcript only for reference.

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