Ira Glass tells the story of how science is being used to fight the ultimate neighborhood plague: Dog poop. (14 minutes)
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Act Three: A Curious Bone
David Kestenbaum tells the story of a man on the verge of one of the greatest scientific discoveries of all time … right on the verge. (4 minutes)
Act Two: Life Is a Coin With One Side
Producer David Kestenbaum took issue with the entire premise of today’s show, and explains why.
Act One: So Over The Moon
Producer David Kestenbaum tells the story of an astronaut who returns with a very unexpected view of the great beyond.
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Act One: Don’t Chicken Out
Carmen Milito tells Ira the story of a date she went on as a teenager, and the bird her mom brought to the occasion.
Act Four: The Kid Namastays in the Picture
Jaime Amor does yoga storytelling for kids at Cosmic Kids Yoga and on YouTube. We ask her to try taking on a film for grownups.
Act Four: Here’s What Else You Need To Know Today
Host Ira Glass with the last piece in today’s show, inspired by the New York Times podcast, The Daily. (3 minutes)