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July 30, 2021

Don't You Be My Neighbor

Bad neighbors. What can you do about them?

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Prologue

Prologue

Host Ira Glass talks to Eyal Levin, who says his neighbor has been propagating a lie for years about one of the most contentious issues in New York: street parking. (10 minutes)

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Ira Glass
Act One

Home, Home Near the Range

A stranger moves to Pawlet, Vermont. At first, his neighbors aren’t sure exactly what to make of him. And then, the problems start. Reporter Mike Giglio tells the story. (23 minutes)

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Mike Giglio
Act Two

Fear Thy Neighbor

Reporter Mike Giglio tries to answer the question: Just how much should the residents of Pawlet fear their new neighbor? (21 minutes)

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Mike Giglio

Song:

“Neighbors” by Lucius & “Bad Neighbor” by Kora (radio only)

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