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The Penultimate Edition Of The Political Junkie
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June 20, 2013
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In The Dark, a boy name Laszlo is visited one night by his biggest fear.
Dead-Pan Humor And Childhood Fears Collide In 'The Dark'
()Author Lemony Snicket is known for his dry wit and matter-of-fact take on the mysterious and macabre. He is best known for tales of dastardly villains, clever orphans, and low-ranking members of secret organizations. In his latest children's book, he takes on the dark itself.
Coming Up Thursday, June 20: In hour one, looking ahead to the future of Iraq with NPR's Kelly McEvers. In hour two, Sarah Dunant on her new book Blood & Beauty, plus a look ahead with poet Nikky Finney. Find out more on Facebook around noon the day of the show.
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