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These United States Stories

What happens when college public radio becomes unhinged? Join Professor Gordon Pringle of La Brea Community College (“Where The Tar Meets The Sidewalk!”) for These United States Stories, as he interviews a man who lives in a whale, a consumer advocate for those who watch online porn, the proprietor of a family billy club business, and other craftsmen, crackpots and characters from across the country. A new interview each week, painting a picture of the USA, one disturbing story at a time. A C.O. Ates Production (Made up, on the spot…and it sounds like it….)
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What happens when college public radio becomes unhinged? Join Professor Gordon Pringle of La Brea Community College ("Where The Tar Meets The Sidewalk"), for These United States Stories, as he interviews a man who lives in a whale, a consumer advocate for watchers of online porn, the proprietor of a family billy club business and other craftsmen, crackpots and characters from around the country. A new interview each week, painting a picture of the USA, one disturbing story at a time.

May 30, 2018

The owner of a network of AM radio stations tells Professor Pringle about the money to be made from telling a story with "news," the benefits of selling "End of Days" survival kits, and what you should do when someone asks you to put your ear in their mouth.

May 23, 2018

Professor Pringle learns about the surprisingly violent world of street characters from a man who makes his living by posing for photos in costume as "Iron Guy," "Superperson," and Charles Manson.

May 17, 2018

A specialist in Genealogy tells Professor Pringle about the many fascinating and troublesome things you can discover when you delve into your family history.

May 9, 2018

A world class assassin explains to Professor Pringle how improvements in auto safety have made his work more difficult, the benefits of using the the internet to select targets, and the joy of rigorous preparation for each job.

May 2, 2018

Professor Pringle journeys to the bayous of Louisiana and speaks with a sharp eyed Cajun who explains the somewhat disgusting secret to becoming one of the world's greatest trackers.

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