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May 2022
38m 16s

EP326: The Incredible Story Of SPAM and ...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Author of The Book of Spam: A Most Glorious and Definitive Compendium of the World’s Favorite Canned Meat, Dustin Black, tells the story of this often speculated household name product. Christine Benninger, CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the largest guide dog school in North America, shares about the unique training process for these extraordinary animals and the special bond they share with their owner.

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00:00 - The Incredible Story Of SPAM

25:00 - Enhancing Lives One Guide Dog at a Time

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