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396: #1 Party School
Act One

I'm Not As Think As You Drunk I Am

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Most of the This American Life production staff spent the weekend at Penn State, and found that drinking is the great unifier at the school. Ira Glass, Sarah Koenig, Lisa Pollak and Jane Feltes report on tailgating parties, frat parties, an article of clothing known as a "fracket," and a surprising and common drunken crime. (15 minutes)

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Jane Feltes
Ira Glass
Sarah Koenig
Lisa Pollak

Song:

“Penn State Medley” by Penn State Blue Band

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