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Every day, millions of Americans tune in public radio. For the music —(CHOPIN) — for news--
SS: It’s All Things Repeated. This is Melissa Block.
TR: And this is Robert Siegel. —
GK: For Car Talk —
TR: Your left front tire makes WHAT kind of sound? A hiss? (TR & FN GUFFAWS.)
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TR IRA: Respiration — breathing — we take it for granted —breathe in, breathe out — today, stories of men and women who decided to hold their breath and see what happens. What does happen? Do you pass out? Can you die? We’ll find out today. —
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GK: Pledge week has been taking place on many of these stations and if you cannot affort a cash contribution (CHICKENS) we are happy to accept livestock (SHEEP) whatever you can afford (COWS) and if you don’t have livestock— (FN CHILD: Where are we going Mom? SS: This is our public radio station, honey. FN CHILD: Oh wow.) your firstborn is welcome.
Singer and songwriter Andra Suchy talks about singing duets with Garrison, and her latest album, Little Heart.
Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).
