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433: Fine Print 2011
Act Two

Occupancy May Be Revoked Without Notice

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David Rakoff tells the story of a contract between a son and his visiting mother. David Rakoff is the author of several books including Half Empty. (5 minutes)

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434: This Week
May 6, 2011

Act Four: Saturday to Wednesday: CA, NY, WI, ME

Ira tells what happened this week to Shirley Everett-Dicko in Oakland on Sunday, to Gabe and Kevin in Brooklyn on Saturday, to Eric and Roz in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on Wednesday night at midnight, and (in the podcast version of the show) to Eugene Rand and Bill True, on Monday in South Portland, Maine.
432: Know When To Fold ‘Em
Apr. 8, 2011

Act Three: Gin Rummy

One of the principles of treating alcoholism is that there's hope for everyone.
420: Neighborhood Watch
Nov. 19, 2010

Act Four: There Go The Neighbor Hoods

In the midst of a real estate dispute, Jim O'Grady becomes the target of an unusual neighborhood watch group.

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470: Show Me the Way
July 27, 2012

Act Two: Oh! The Places You Will Not Go!

A man who believes he's turning into a cockroach reaches out to a world famous doctor for advice.
464: Invisible Made Visible
May 18, 2012

Act Three: Stiff as a Board, Light as a Feather

David Rakoff tells this story, about the invisible processes that can happen inside our bodies and the visible effects they eventually have.
389: Frenemies
Sept. 11, 2009

Act Four: Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace

David Rakoff demonstrates—in rhyme—how to make a wedding toast for people you never wanted to see married in the first place.
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