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Hilary thinks Ira Glass's "This American Life" is the greatest radio show ever. Edward T decided to sample it and found it wanting, to say the least. What to do? Argue, of course.
And of course, Hilary comes to the discussion with facts and a whole bunch of examples and evidence to back her up. Edward T comes with his opinion. Will Hilary win him over? Or will he remain blissfully stubborn? Find out!
In the Science Minute, Hilary has information about fruit bats and fellatio. Say what? It's true, find out how!
And in the Media Minute, Edward T introduces you to the film "The Last Picture Show", a truly brilliant work from 1971.
This Episode's References Include:
This American Life:
Specific shows:
Shows about the Economy: Radio Episodes 355, 365, 390
Show about Fear of Sleep: Episode 361
Show about Julia Sweeney: Episode 9
The Moth, a storytelling organization in NYC:
Beth Lapides' Un-Cabaret, Original Source Material by Comedians, Where Julia Sweeney First Performed the Pieces Referenced in the Show:
The Last Picture Show:
Peter Bogdanovich:
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