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November 12, 2021

What We’ve Got Here is Failure to Communicate

Getting the point across — or trying to, anyway.

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Prologue

Prologue

At Sullivan High School in Chicago, being able to communicate is key. (5 minutes)

By

Ira Glass
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)

By

David Kestenbaum
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)

By

Elna Baker
Act Three

Amelia Bedelia Works From Home

Literally, Amelia Bedelia works from home. (4 minutes)

By

Hallie Cantor
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)

By

Jeanne Darst

Song:

“Communication Song (Song For Kids)” by Marian Burns 

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