Awkward Silence Is Our Polio

The Gist

Peach Fish Productions

Daily News, News

4.5 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2015

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Kristin Gore, Tallulah Bankhead, and Alice Roosevelt Longworth are all known for their comedic writings and the daughters of elected officials. Add to that list the Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri. She's the daughter of retired Wisconsin congressmen Tom Petri, and author of A Field Guide to Awkward Silences. For the Spiel, some numbers to consider alongside stories of church burnings. Join Slate Plus! Mem bers get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:37.2	You're in Hazard County.
0:38.9	No one ever suspected that the Confederate flag would be a flashpoint.
0:43.2	Yeah, every generation has their Uncle Jesse.
0:45.4	Have I said this before?
0:46.9	But you know, you kids, like the kids Andrea's age.
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