Episode 302. Special Election Edition

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The Reduced Shakespeare Company PodcastIt’s an American presidential year, so we’re rolling out the Special Election Edition of The Complete History of America (abridged) across the US. Hear excerpts from the show plus a LIVE performance from National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation, and discover great history-making women, the secrets of mysterious Rhode Island, the importance of food, the Native American definition of “vegetarian”, and the answer to the age-old question, “Whatever happened to the Massachusetts Miracle?” (Length 21:22)

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Myra Needle · October 27, 2012 at 3:18 am

OK Guys – It’s TIME TO RETURN to PITTSBURGH !!!
Can you fit the Pittsburgh Public Theater into your schedule?
I’d love to see your newest show. I’ve already seen ALL of your performances at LEAST ONCE and most even MORE than once!!!
I’ve asked Ted Pappas about your return engagement.
Why don’t you GIVE HIM a call to start planning. I know that he’d love to have you back. So would I. I miss your tomfoolery.

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