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Studs Terkel’s Feeling Tone

Posted September 8, 202200:49:56

This show first aired on May 31, 2018.

The Studs Terkel edge on the radio was, first of all, picking guests who would sound more interesting...

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The Soviet Symphonist

Posted August 25, 202200:50:17

This show originally aired on August 9, 2018.

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This show first aired on November 11, 2021.

George Orwell rests now with the immortal English writers. But why? For impact and influence,...

A New History of Humanity

Posted August 11, 202200:50:51

This show first aired on December 2, 2021.

Giant questions this hour, and a slew of fresh answers: Where do we humans come from? Who...