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Hey there, it's the NPR Politics Podcast.

I'm Elena Moore. I cover politics.

And today on the show, we want to give you something a little bit different.

A little break from all the news that's been happening over the last few weeks.

Something fun.

You're welcome.

Our friends at the NPR podcast Wildcard talk to somebody notable every week. In a recent

episode, Rachel Martin spoke with musician Weird Al Yankovic about his life, his career, and so much more.

We hope you enjoy it. Right after this quick break.

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Was there a moment when the career you wanted felt in reach?

So I was still working literally for minimum wage in a mail room, and my first album had come out.

And sticking out of the top of the mailbag was the latest issue of Billboard magazine.

So I opened it up to the Hot 100 chart, and there I am on the charts.

So then I thought, you know, I should probably give notice at work and maybe get serious about this weird

helping.

I'm Rachel Martin, and this is Wildcard.

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