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You Know What Mr Bear Would Say
A truly remarkable children's book just came back in print: The Lonely Doll, by Dare Wright. Jean Nathan tells the story of the book and its author, and how the author's life came to resemble something from her book. (20 minutes)
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Act One: The Big Nap
A hardened PI works the toughest case of his very young life. (18 minutes)ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE is written by Simon Rich and stars John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Fred Armisen, and Chloe Fineman.
Act Four: The Feels on the Bus
Writer Etgar Keret reads his story about a bus driver who refuses to open the doors for late passengers. (9 minutes)This story is from Etgar's book, The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God & Other Stories.
Act Four: I’m Great, Thanks For NOT Asking
Marie Phillips reads a short story involving an aloof friend, a goose, and some extreme gardening. (7 minutes)
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Harper High School - Part One
We spent five months at a high school in Chicago where in the last year 29 current and recent students were shot.
Harper High School - Part Two
Part two of our program on Harper High School in Chicago, where in the last year 29 current and recent students were shot.