I'm Natalie Moore. I fell in love with soap operas when I was just five years old, and I still

watch them. Their television's longest scripted series and have zero reruns. Now let me tell you,

soap operas aren't just some silly art form. They are significant. In this season of making,

Stories Without End from WBEZ Chicago.

Join me as I share how the genre began, their social impact, and why these stories endure.

Listen, wherever you get your podcast.

Hey, Greta here.

If you are looking for a podcast that feels like a conversation with your best friend,

then I bet you would really enjoy Text Me Back.

It's a new show from our public radio friends over at KUOW in Seattle.

And today, we are bringing you a special preview of the show.

Text Me Back is hosted by bestselling author Lindy West and her real life best friend,

Democracy and Judiciary Policy Expert, Megan Hatcher Mays.

Listening in on the long-distance friendship between these two smart and hilarious women is such a treat.

In each episode, Lindy and Megan talk about what's going on in their lives, the news, and their text chains.

That means they are digging into politics, strange headlines,

and new pop culture obsessions. Text Me Back is about making your favorite people laugh,

even when the world gets you down. Take me back.

Text me back. Text me back at once. Why won't you text me back.

Text me back.

Text me back at once.

Why won't you text me back?

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