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494: Hit the Road
Act Three

Let's See How Fast This Baby Will Go

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Gloria Harrison was pregnant and in labor when she decided that the thing she needed to do before heading to the hospital, was go to the Nissan dealership and buy a new car. (18 min)

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“I Found My Way” by Dusty Springfield & “Thunder Road” by Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Tortoise

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