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Gonzo Journalism
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Who was Jim Henson, and why did he see something special in a couple googly eyes glued on felt? Best-selling history writer Brad Meltzer says he was inspired to tell Henson’s story not because of The Muppets or Sesame Street, but because of Henson’s tenacity. Meltzer’s book, I Am Jim Henson, is the latest edition of his biography series for kids, Ordinary People Change the World.For the Spiel, Oscars so contrite. Today’s sponsors:Betterment, an automated investing service that makes investing easy. Get one month managed free when you go to Betterment.com/gist.MVMT Watches. It’s time to step up your watch game. Get 15 percent off today with free shipping and free returns by going to MVMTWatches.com/gist.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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