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Jan 2024
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Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, a...

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The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic. Explore his entire legacy in this classic episode.

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