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Feb 2022
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The Best Truth Story Ever (so far)*

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We asked listeners for the best Truth story of all time. You answered. As part of Radiotopia’s Making Trouble week, we’re bringing you the winner of the BEST TRUTH STORY EVER (so far), as voted on by listeners.

And after the story, we’ll hear an interview with the story’s writer!

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