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Friday, July 8 2016

  • Episode 38: The Wisdom of John McPhee, and the Agony of an iPod Lockout July 8, 2016

    In this episode, John McPhee reflects on a lifetime of writing; we explore the future of Brexit; and a reporter nearly loses everything after forgetting his iPod passcode. (episode)

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    • A Breakup Ceremony July 8, 2016

      Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, in the park, to inadvertently&nbsp;witness the dramatic breakup of these&nbsp;two people we have&nbsp;never met.

    • Is the Brexit Vote Good for the E.U.? July 8, 2016

      The &ldquo;yes&rdquo; vote on Brexit seems to have shocked even its proponents, and the turmoil in Britain now actually strengthens the cause of E.U. integration.

    • John McPhee’s Legacy July 8, 2016

      John McPhee was eight years old when he decided to become a writer; seventy-seven years later, he looks back on his singular career with his former student David Remnick.

    • The Agony of a Locked iPod July 8, 2016

      A reporter stored crucial materials from an African reporting trip on an iPod Touch. Now he&rsquo;s forgotten the passcode&mdash;and has only two tries left before the material is wiped out.

    • Living Alone in Twenty-Two Rooms July 8, 2016

      A Manhattan bartender decided to reclaim his father&rsquo;s mansion in Belgrade. When he went to move in, things got complicated.