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Feb 2019
1h 10m

You’ve Got Problematic Male Leads: A Wit...

Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle
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Whether you’re going out to dinner, or sitting at home with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, Valentine’s Day offers unique problems for everyone. This week, Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) interviewed Blythe Roberson (@blythelikehappy) to talk about the modern pitfalls of dating men, when sometimes you can’t stand them. In her new book, How to Date Men When You Hate ... Show More
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