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Dec 2021
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Adam Levin Reads “A Lot of Things Have H...

WNYC STUDIOS AND THE NEW YORKER
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Adam Levin reads his story “A Lot of Things Have Happened,” from the December 27, 2021, issue of the magazine. Levin is the author of the story collection “Hot Pink,” and two novels, “The Instructions” and “Bubblegum,” which was published last year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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