Episode 43: Mothers and Daughters

About this episode

It's stories of mothers and daughters this week as we watched "The Joy Luck Club" (1993) and read "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" (2012). Also discussed: "The Royal We," Alabama Shakes "Sound & Color," "Spring" (2014), TED Talks and "One For The Money". Opening music: Mr. T, "Treat Your Mother Right". Closing Music: Taylor Swift, "The Best Day".

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