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Dec 2009
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Episode 39: The Best of 2009

American Public Media
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This Week: What do Lamont Dozier, Dr. Albert Hoffman, Swine Flu business suits, Girls and deep-fried butter have in common? They all appeared on the Dinner Party Download this year, and they’re all in our annual Best Of episode. Plus Jonathan Coulton breaks the ice… and download Rico’s favorite tune of the year from rocker Benjy Ferree.

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