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May 2022
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EP317: How Johnny Carson Saved Twister, ...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, history geek Christopher Klein to tells the story of how Johnny Carson saved Twister. Liz Williams, founder of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, tells the story of whisky, bourbon, absinthe, and pink elephants... done Cajun style. Tina Ramirez shares her passion for religion and how she took it around the world.

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Time Codes: 

00:00 - How Johnny Carson Saved Twister

12:30 - Drinking Done New Orleans Style

25:00 - Humans are Hardwired for Freedom

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