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Aug 19
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Our No. 1 songs: 2000-2004

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A nostalgic look back at the most memorable songs that defined All Songs Considered in its first five years.

Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A version of this episode originally ran on March 4, 2025

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