Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Jan 6, 2024

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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jan 6, 2024

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