Better Left is a podcast about progressive people, with some politics sprinkled in. As a group, we live our progressive principles every day, but we know we can do better. Both as hosts of a podcast, but also as part of a greater movement that at its heart promises to bring prosperity and opportunity to everyone in the US. As a nation, we're coming to terms with what the word progressive even means. As a group of millions loosely assembled around a set of universal principles, the progressiv ...
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Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals. Follow characters on the fringes of society — con artists, cult leaders, corrupt politicians — as they seduce their marks and bend communities to their will. Join us as we unravel their stories and bring justice to the people they’ve deceived. SEASON 10: The Greatest Scam Ever Written - Coming August 1st What would you do if one handwritten letter promised to change your life forever? All of us wan ...
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Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs
Michael DiStefano, Locked On Podcast Network, Dave Morassutti
Locked On Leafs podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the National Hockey League. Hosted by TSN 105’s Mike DiStefano and Sportsnet’s David Morassutti, the Locked On Leafs podcast provides your daily Maple Leafs fix with expert opinions, local analysis, great guest interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Leafs franchise. Locked On Leafs takes you ...
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Ever since Judith’s lifelong best friend, Claire Sterback, inherited a house from a biological family she never knew, things have begun to change. Claire has begun to change. It isn’t just that the house is full of cryptic notebooks, ominous scribblings on the wall, and has a basement that is colder than it should be. It isn’t just that Claire abruptly up and left her live-in boyfriend and is now being stalked by a psychopathic realtor. Claire is… off. As she gets closer to a secret at the h ...
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Ministry Leaders and their families live in a “glass house”—an environment where they are left vulnerable to the stress of ministry, the criticism of others, and feel the spotlight on their personal weaknesses. Lifeway's "The Glass House" is a space where ministry leaders will shed light on the challenges they often don't feel permission to talk about. Listeners who work in the trenches of church life will feel seen and gain tools to navigate ministry and life. Those who live outside this "g ...
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A podcast by The Blockchain Socialist (@TBSocialist) giving a platform for those at the intersection of blockchain and Left politics. Subscribe to the Patreon to get access to bonus content and support my work: https://www.patreon.com/theblockchainsocialist
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We created this podcast in recognition that there are a number of podcasts for the American “left,” but many of them focus heavily on the organizing of social democrats, progressives, and liberal democrats. Aside from that, on the left we are always fighting a war of ideas and if we do not continue to build platforms to share those ideas and the stories of their implementation from a leftist perspective, they will continue to be ignored, misrepresented, and dismissed by the capitalist media ...
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A podcast about the history of Apple. In each episode, hosts Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the story behind a different Apple product, and consider what it tells us about the company’s game plan and where it might be heading next.
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Get insights on my journey in life as a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Business Owner, Friend, Mentor, Mentee, Entrepreneur... and how I tackle my day to day hurdles to get where I want to be in life. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & ATTENTION! It would mean the world to me if you left a comment, reviewed this podcast so I can make it better than it is and share it! You can reach out to me on my IG account through DM’s @mattlopezofficial Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s ...
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Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals. Follow characters on the fringes of society — con artists, cult leaders, corrupt politicians — as they seduce their marks and bend communities to their will. Join us as we unravel their stories and bring justice to the people they’ve deceived. SEASON 10: The Greatest Scam Ever Written - Coming August 1st What would you do if one handwritten letter promised to change your life forever? All of us wan ...
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It has been 50 years since the Administration of Richard Nixon. In that time, the left has waged a war on history to define Richard Nixon as a failure as President. For much of the half century Richard Nixon's name was synonymous with corruption and Government overreach. Podcasts, Documentaries, Cable Network specials have all controlled a narrative that cast Richard Nixon as the 20th centuries great American Villain. But all of that has changed. First in 2013, Geoff Shepard, Richard Nixon's ...
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Leafs looking at options on left wing, but who's available?
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at some options to improve the team's forward depth but who is available? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti discuss the report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, who says the Leafs are looking at options on the left wing and what this could say about Nick Robertson's future with the team. Mike and Dave pivot t…
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112. Discipleship & Movie Making with the Kendrick Brothers
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Send us a Text Message. Happy Monday Friends! Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick have an incredible discussion with Ben and Lynley about their latest movie, The Forge. This film focuses on discipleship and following Jesus, and Alex and Stephen share their hearts behind making this film. They emphasize the importance of having a strong foundation …
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE The Epilogue, The Re-Rise (Part 2) The Fall of Saigon, Frost - Nixon, and the Welcome at Hyden
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Send us a Text Message. Finally the end of the Vietnam War. Richard Nixon had negotiated an honorable peace with the assurances that we would continue to help the South Vietnamese to be able to defend themselves from any aggression from the North. When that aggression came President Gerald Ford did all he could to honor that pledge but the Congress…
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Matthews ranked 3rd on top centres list, projected Leafs top scorers
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Auston Matthews gets ranked third on the NHL Network's top centres list, but is it the right spot for him? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti start the show by going through the big trade, which led to Yaroslav Askarov going to the San Jose Sharks from the Nashville Predators and whether we are starting to see a particular trend going forward. Mik…
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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 4. The Swiss Swindlers
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To find out how the scheme is operating in the present, we go back to how it all started. We know that two Swiss businessmen had bought Maria’s name and image to add legitimacy to their mailing scheme and launch letters across Europe. But who were these men? What motivated them to cheat hundreds of thousands of people out of their life savings? And…
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Will the Matthews-Laine rivalry reignite? Offer sheet resolution
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be front and centre at Hockey Night in Brampton while the Montreal Canadiens make an intriguing trade. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look ahead to the big charity night in Brampton with some notable Leafs legends and two current players taking part in the festivities. Mike and Dave move on to the Montreal Canadien…
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Leafs get WWE belt, blind ranking past defencemen & more NHL moves
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Toronto Maple Leafs fans can add some bling to their collection with a new collaboration with WWE, and NHL GMs continue to make moves. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the Leafs-inspired WWE championship belt and the price tag that comes with it. They move on to the next edition of the Leafs Blind Ranking, as Mike gives Da…
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The Future of Social Media with Suji Yan (Mask Network)
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For this episode I spoke to Suji Yan, CEO and founder of Mask Network. Mask's main product is an open-sourced browser extension that wraps around several web2 and web3 social media networks. Rather than starting a new social media platform, the extension brings the benefits of both kinds of social media. During the discussion we spoke about Suji's …
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Send us a Text Message. In every pastor's ministry, there comes a time when they must walk through a transition and hand over leadership to the next generation. Is it possible for pastors and congregations to navigate these waters smoothly? On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley discuss succession planning with Bryant Wright and Clay…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE The Epilogue. The Re-Rise (Part 1) The Pardon, The Illness, and the Grand Jury Testimony
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Send us a Text Message. This episode opens with the new President Gerald R. Ford addressing a joint session of Congress. He is there laying out his agenda for his new administration. The problems that he felt needed immediate addressing and where he intended to continue the policies of the man he had just replaced as President. Unfortunately for Fo…
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Which Leafs winger is better between Marner & Nylander?
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The Toronto Maple Leafs captaincy has been passed off from John Tavares to Auston Matthews while the NHL Network ignites a spicy debate. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on Tavares, showing his support for the decision to hand the captaincy to Matthews and what it says about him. Mike and Dave discussed the latest on the team…
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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 3. One Man's Trash
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The Maria Duval letter scam began in Europe—so how did it make its way to America? U.S. Postal Inspector Clayton Gerber begins to unravel the threads of the scam when he discovers an address on Long Island, where victims are sending their replies to Duval. They also send intimate items like locks of their hair, hoping for the psychic’s help. Clayto…
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Newton MessagePad - the little device that left a huge legacy
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Apple launched its first handheld computing device way back in 1993. With no internet access, flaky handwriting recognition, and an eye-watering price tag, the Newton MessagePad never stood much chance of success. But the writing was really on the wall with the arrival of the PalmPilot, a cheaper, more compact alternative, with a breakthrough text …
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The Epilogue 1974 - 1994 The Re-Rise of Richard Nixon Preview
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is a preview of our final series on Richard Nixon. Here we begin with Gerald Ford becoming President of the United States and former President Richard Nixon heading off into exile and most likely into oblivion. It appeared he was to be sidelined and treated as a failure. With Richard Nixon gone South Vietnam was…
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Leafs to name Matthews captain in busy day of NHL moves
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are shaking things up and are naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the shakeup and whether we can expect any changes with Matthews wearing the "C." Mike and Dave decide to look at the defining moments of John Tavares' captaincy and evaluate h…
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110. The Mind of Ministry Leaders with Brandon & Amy Peterson and Matt & Julianne Longworth
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Send us a Text Message. Last summer at the Southern Baptist Convention, Ben and Lynley got to sit down with pastors and wives from all over the country and have them choose one of four different questions to answer. On today's episode, we asked two couples "what is one thing you would change about your brain?" In this conversation, ministry leaders…
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Leafs over/under: Matthews' 2024-25 goals total, ranking past goalies
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What can we expect to see from Auston Matthews after a historic season? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at what can be expected from the Toronto Maple Leafs sniper as FanDuel unveils the latest odds ahead of the 2024-25 season. In the latest edition of Monday Blind Rankings, Dave makes Mike rank seven random goaltenders who played for the …
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EthicHub: La lucha por un café Ético / The struggle for Ethical Coffee (CER)
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Note that this interview was done in Spanish, you can find the youtube video with english subtitles if you need here. This episode is part of a subseries where I've partnered with my comrade Giulio Quarta from the Crypto Commons Association and their initiative called the Commons Economy Roadmap (CER) where we will be interviewing some of the proje…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall (Part 18) The Last Day
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Send us a Text Message. This episode covers the last day of the administration of Richard Nixon. It begins with the arrogant Special Prosecutors as they reminisce about their plans to figure out a way to get Richard Nixon indicted knowing they had him at his weakest moment. Host Randal Wallace will discuss the fairness of that attempt, the stealing…
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Which contracts should the Leafs make a priority?
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Which contracts should be a top priority for the Toronto Maple Leafs to address this season? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti start the podcast by wondering why there doesn't seem to be a lack of urgency with Mitch Marner's contract status. In this edition of the Friday Five Pack, Mike and Dave each rank the top five contracts the Leafs should p…
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“We’re Not Trying to Make a Better Tomb” - Lydia Pelot-Hobbs’ Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana
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In this episode we speak with Lydia Pelot-Hobbs, about her book Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana. Lydia Pelot-Hobbs is an assistant professor of Geography and African American & Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky. In addition to Prison Capital, she is the co-editor of The Jail Is Ever…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall (Part 17) IN THE ARENA, Dispelling the Myths of Watergate by Richard Nixon himself
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Send us a Text Message. If you have never read the book "In the Arena" by President Richard Nixon let me assure you that it is a must read book. It was the most personal of his books and it is written farther down the road from his Presidency than his Memoirs were and therefore provides a lot more perspective on the events that ended his Presidency…
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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 2. Psychic to the Stars
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Who was Maria Duval? Her son says she had a gift, an ability to see people’s futures. She helped locate missing people and worked with the French elite, befriending Jacques Chirac and Brigitte Bardot. In the late 80s, when two businessmen approached Maria Duval with a life-changing deal, her name becomes synonymous with one of the greatest scams ev…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall (Part 16) The Legacy of Watergate
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we examine the Legacy of Watergate. It was the one question everyone was asked by historian Timothy Naftali and the answers were fascinating. This is a study of what each person thought the lesson of Watergate is for history. The one that caught the most interest from me was that of Bernard Nussbaum, who was …
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Should Leafs give Minten chance to be 3C? Does Ekman-Larsson get PP1 time?
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What are some opportunities the Toronto Maple Leafs could provide certain players at training camp? On Co-Sign/No-Sign Wednesday, Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their takes on what could happen during training camp, starting with the possibility of playing the Nylander brothers together and whether Fraser Minten carves out a full-time rol…
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Leafs confidence survey revealed, Hakanpaa sighting & Blind Ranking 1.0
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How confident are the Toronto Maple Leafs with the team heading into this season? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti go through the results of The Athletic's fan confidence survey and share some of the surprising results. They also discuss Jani Hakanpaa's appearance at a charity golf tournament and what they took from it. To end the show, Mike get…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall (Part 15) The Resignation of a President
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we simply relive this unfathomable moment in history. Not only the resignation of an elected President of the United States, but the resignation of arguably one of the greatest in the history of the country. In this episode we tune in to the live coverage of the time from the three networks then in existence,…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall (Part 14) The Emotional Final Week
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the Smoking Gun Tape has pulled the rug out from under President Nixon and now he is being urged to resign by even his most loyal defenders. However, his family unanimously urged him to fight on. It is in this final emotional week that President Nixon goes back and forth about what to do. The President himse…
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109. Untangling Your Emotions with Jennie Allen
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been listening to someone spew out their feelings and you immediately want to "fix" it? Have you felt the need to tell them everything is going to be okay and to look at the positives? Now imagine what it would feel like to simply sit with them in their feelings. To simply let them experience the depth of their…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 13 ) A Court, A Vote, and a Smoking Gun
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Send us a Text Message. Finally, the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee cast its vote on the Articles of Impeachment. It is an emotional vote for the congressmen who were thrust into history and totally unprepared for the experience. They did their best they felt, and cast the vote they had to cast. It was strangely an unemo…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 12 ) The Public Debate on the Impeachment of Richard Nixon
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Send us a Text Message. This episode opens with President Richard Nixon's March 1974 visit to the Grand Ole Opry. Nixon was there to open the brand new Opry House on its first night after moving from downtown Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. It is a symbol of the one section of the country that never wavered, as President Nixon's problems mounted. In …
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Send us a Text Message. Here is a preview of an extraordinary week of shows that will bring us to the end of the Administration of Richard Nixon. Over this five days we will relive the emotional week between the the time the Smoking Gun becomes public and the President's resignation. You will be able to relive through news coverage and oral histori…
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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 11) The House Judiciary Committee Review
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is an in-depth look at the House Judiciary committee itself as they went through the work of deciding whether or not they should impeach a President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors for the first time in 106 years. In this show you will hear the memories of each of the members and staffers o…
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Looking at Brad Treliving's top moves with Leafs...so far
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Based on what you've seen so far, how much confidence do you have in the Toronto Maple Leafs under GM Brad Treliving? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti go through The Athletic's fan confidence survey to rate Treliving's work so far and how they feel about him going forward. They go through everything from his signings in free agency, trades, cap …
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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 1. Your Devoted Friend
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What would you do if you got a mysterious letter promising to restore your health and vitality? Doreen Robinson wrote back and sent money to the French psychic named Maria Duval who’d written to her. As their relationship deepened, Doreen had no idea that she wasn’t the only one. In fact, hundreds of thousands of people had gotten a Duval letter, a…
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What would you do if someone you knew turned out to be a serial killer? In the 1970s, Steve Fishman was an intern at his local newspaper, when one day he hitched a ride back from Boston with Robert Carr III, better known as “Red.” Red seemed trustworthy enough, but he was hiding a secret: by the time he had picked up Steve, he had already killed th…
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My Friend, the Serial Killer | 1. Local Man
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Steve Fishman is an intern at his local Connecticut newspaper and a regular hitchhiker. When one of his hitched rides comes to an unnerving conclusion, Steve shrugs it off—until weeks later, when the news breaks that the driver he rode with has confessed to being a serial killer who preys on hitchhikers. Steve sees the chance to get the scoop of a …
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