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Prologue
Act One
Until The Cows Come Home
A state senator tries persuading his own constituents, from his own party, that the 2020 election was not stolen. (17 minutes)
Act Two
How I Met My Mother
Producer Elna Baker’s mom doles out some very harsh feedback for her daughter, which goes unnoticed for ten years. (14 minutes)
Act Three
Amelia Bedelia Works From Home
Literally, Amelia Bedelia works from home. (4 minutes)
Act Four
The Importance of Meeting Earnest
For more than fifty years, Jeanne Darst’s dad neglected to tell his entire family about their entire family. (13 minutes)
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Act Two: New York and Germany
Stephanie Foo talks with two Army officers with very different political views about the week’s results.
Act Four: Not My First Time at the Rodeo
A man has a very clear vision of how he always stood up to his father,protected his mother and fought hard for the truth.
Act Two: Music of the Night after Night after Night
The musicians in the orchestra for Phantom of the Opera tell reporter Jay Caspian Kang about what it’s like to play the exact same music every single night—for decades—and how they’ve learned to make their peace with it. (22 minutes)
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