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704 Famous Tumors

Series: Radiolab
From: WNYC
Length: 00:58:56

This hour of Radiolab is dedicated to tumors. It may sound like a grim topic, but what we find when we look closely at these anatomical aberrations, are fascinating tales of evolution, immortality, and even... maybe... God? We’ll hear about a tumor that changes modern science, and the tragic untold story of the woman attached to that tumor. We’ll witness terrifying contagious tumors, tumors that bring joy, and tumors that bring ecstasy. And Robert will try to touch, literally touch, the tumor that killed President Ulysses S. Grant. Read the full description.
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This hour of Radiolab is dedicated to tumors.  It may sound like a grim topic, but what we find when we look closely at these anatomical aberrations, are fascinating tales of evolution, immortality, and even... maybe... God? We’ll hear about a tumor that changes modern science, and the tragic untold story of the woman attached to that tumor. We’ll witness terrifying contagious tumors, tumors that bring joy, and tumors that bring ecstasy. And Robert will try to touch, literally touch, the tumor that killed President Ulysses S. Grant.

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Radiolab Show 704 - Famous Tumors
TRT 59:00

*Breaks: Two 1:00 minute Station ID Breaks. There is music under the break. *

Seg A: 00:00 - 20:28
Incue: uh wait
Outcue: End of Message

Break One: 20:28 - 21:28

Seg B: 21:28 - 32:41
Incue: Hey, this is Radiolab
Outcue: This is NPR (click)

Break Two: 32:41 - 33:41

Seg C: 33:41 - 59:00
Incue: Hey, I'm Jad Abumrad. And I'm Robert Krulwich.
Outcue: Last names, click.

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