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Jan 2023
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11 - The Past Times with Al Madrigal

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Since the first American newspaper was published in 1690, millions more have been printed. 

This week Dave Anthony picks a paper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds and actor, writer, and comedian Al Madrigal.

New episodes of The Past Times will be right here every Thursday.

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