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How and why does a TV show get its hooks into you? What is it about a show that turns you

into a bitter ender that keeps you dutifully watching every last episode

long after the chewing gum has lost its flavor, long after the train has jumped the tracks.

Even when you know it's not good, but for you anyway, it's just good enough to muddle through

all the way to the finale.

I'm Glenn Weldon.

Today we're talking about TV shows we've watched in their entirety, despite our better judgment, on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

Bella DiPaolo is glad if you're happily married,

but she is perfectly happy being single.

I would love to have someone who took care of my card or someone who cleaned up the dishes

after dinner. But then I'd want them to leave. From yourself to your dog, to your spouse,

are significant others that's on the TED Radio Hour from NPR.

Following the news out of Washington, D.C. can be overwhelming.

I'm Scott Detrow, and NPR has a podcast that can help.

It's called Trump's Terms.

Stories about big changes the 47th president is pursuing on his own terms.

Each episode is short, usually around five minutes or so.

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