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Sep 2022
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THE STOLEN RUBY RED SLIPPERS: WHO IS TO ...

The Alarmist
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Who’s to blame for The Stolen Ruby Red Slippers?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Comedian DarylJim to discuss the fascinating case of the Stolen Ruby Red Slippers famously worn by the legendary Judy Garland in the MGM juggernaut The Wizard of Oz. Will the Fashion Industry finally take the fall for this one? Or did some “Local Dirtbags” have something to do with it? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Grab some popcorn, your favorite pair of slippers and tune in to find out who (or what) is the newest member of The Alarmist Jail!

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