Simulated worlds, Civil war reenactments, wax museums, simulated coal mines, fake ethnic restaurants, an ersatz Medieval castle and other re-created worlds that thrive all across America.
Aired 10.11.96
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38. Simulated Worlds
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37. The Job That Takes Over Your Life
Radio producer Scott Carrier quit his job at a low moment in his life. His wife left him and took the kids. And he got a job interviewing schizophrenics for some medical researchers. After doing it for a while, he began to wonder if e was schizophrenic himself. And more stories.
Aired 09.27.96.
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36. Letters
Host Ira Glass and playwright David Hauptschein took out advertisements in Chicago inviting people to come to a small theatre with letters they’ve received, sent, or found.
Aired 09.20.96
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35. Fall Clearance Sale
Evocative, funny, emotional stories collected over the last few months that haven’t got into any of our regular "theme" shows.
Aired 09.06.96
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34. Democratic Convention
Unusual stories from the 1996 Democratic Convention in Chicago, with scenes and moments not documented elsewhere.
Aired 08.30.96
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33. A Night At The Weiner Circle
Host Ira Glass spent a Saturday night - from 9pm to dawn the next morning - at one of the most frenetic, joyous, efficient, angry, boisterous hot dog stands in the nation: Chicago’s own Weiner Circle.
Aired 08.23.96
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32. Republican Convention
Unusual stories about the day to day life at the Republican Convention.
Aired 08.16.96
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31. When You Talk About Music
Stories of people whose lives are transformed by music.
Aired 08.09.96
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30. Obsession
Stories of obsession and compulsion. What happens when a little idea starts to control you.
Aired 07.26.96
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29. Bob Dole
Unusual perspectives on the presumptive Republican nominee.
Airdate: 07.19.96
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