Alix Spiegel tells the story of her friend Jayna, who made a Faustian bargain at 11 years old. (12 minutes)
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Act Three: Sklar-Crossed Brothers
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Act Three: Pigeons on a Plane
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Act Two: The Dark Knight Rises
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Act One: Batman Begins
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Act Five: Bad Teacher
Alix Spiegel revisits a story she reported in 2006 - which caused more listeners to email us than any other story we've broadcast.