Hey there, it's Tamer Keith.

Before we start the show, I need to ask a favor.

It is a tough time for a lot of people right now.

And NPR will still be free and hear every day with the news

whenever you're ready to hear it.

In fact, some stations have even canceled their fundraising

drives to make sure you can get the latest news you need

to keep safe.

But those fundraising drives are the main source of money

for many stations.

And I was hoping that our NPR politics podcast listeners

might be able to help fill the gap.

So just if you're able, please head to donate.npr.org slash politics

and pitch in anything you can.

Thank you.

And now here's the show.

This is Jacob from Underline, Illinois.

And I've spent this period of social distancing

getting reacquainted with my favorite thing of all time.

The Lord of the Rings.

I reread all the books.

I rewatched all the movies.

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