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Segment 8: "Faraway Feels Close"

From: American Public Media
Series: Marketplace Spring 2010 Fundraising Segments
Length: 01:00

Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal speaks generally about the value of public radio. Read the full description.
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This is part of a selection of some of Marketplace’s best stories intended to run any time during the spring fundraising season. We’ve provided you with content that highlights Marketplace’s appeal as a destination program and reinforces general local fundraising themes.

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Hi, I'm Kai Ryssdal, the host of Marketplace. Most days I come to you...
SFX: “From the Frank Stanton studios in Los Angeles.”
Not all the time, though. Some days I'm in a nightclub in Dubai...
SFX: “We just had a couple of tiki pookah pookahs in Trader Vics. Would recommend.” Or a California burger joint.
SFX: “I would like a cheeseburger, animal style, fries and a root beer.”
Even poolside testing the latest waterproof gadgets.
SFX: “Splash! One of the great parts…”
Yeah, tough job I know. It is fun to go out, explore the world, and bring it back for you. But none of these stories would matter without the people who listen. Public radio's great at making the faraway feel close to home. But to do that we need your support. Please contribute today. Here's all you have to do.
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IN: “Hi…I’m Kai Ryssdal…
OUT: “…all you have to do.”

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