"This American Life" that made me think

I subscribe to the podcast "This American Life." Usually I just listen while I'm working in the morning over a cup of coffee. Its a good break from NPR.

Episode 223: Classifieds, grabbed my attention as it is talking about newspaper classifieds which my company creates software for both print and online publications.

Its a good listen, here.

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