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Act Two

Act Two

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Alix Spiegel's story continues, with a man dressed in a Nixon mask called Dr. Anonymous, and a pivotal encounter in a Hawaiian bar. (30 minutes)

Funding for Alix Spiegel's story came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Alix Spiegel

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“Psychotherapy” by The Ramones

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