79: Stuck in the Wrong Decade

79: Stuck in the Wrong Decade

Oct 10, 1997
People stuck in the wrong decade — or simply carrying a lot of the props from another decade.

NOTE: This American Life has removed the audio for this episode because of questions about the truthfulness of the story by reporter Stephen Glass (who’s no relation to Ira Glass). We have removed the audio from our site, and have left the transcript up only for reference.

  • Act Four

    Working In Another Decade.

    Stephen Glass (no relation to Ira) takes a job as a "field hand" at Mount Vernon. (8 minutes)History • Jobs/Employment • Race

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