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Act One

Host Ira Glass shares photos (on the radio) of his family vacation in Hawaii.

Act Two

Writer/singer/performer Sandra Tsing Loh reads a story about a family vacation arranged by her mother, who believed that vacations couldn't be merely for leisure—they had to be educational. Which is how the family ended up vacationing in...Ethiopia.
3: Poultry Slam 1995
Dec. 1, 1995

Act One

When Danielle's family serves poultry at their dinner table, no one utters the word "chicken." Instead, it is always called "fish." Danielle explains why with the help of her friend "Duki." (20 minutes)

Act Two

Julie Showalter, who grew up on a turkey farm, tells the story of the night 3,000 turkeys died.