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Jul 2020
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Introducing Don’t Ask Tig

American Public Media
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Every week, comedian Tig Notaro and a rotating cast of guests field audience questions on love, loss and life’s other indignities. Coming July 22nd.

Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at www.dontasktig.org and click contact.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @DontAskTig.

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