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Follow the fate of the Christmas tree from the lot to the lake and landfill
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Broadcast History
KALW 91.7 FM:
January 25, 2010
January 4, 2011
Transcript
Well, it’s been more than a week since Christmas, and by now, even the most festive among us have likely gotten over the holiday spirit. That’s what it looks like around KALW. Just blocks from our radio station in San Francisco, Christmas trees are sitting on the side of the road, ready to be carted away by someone – anyone – who will notice.
KALW’s Erica Mu followed the fate of some of those trees, and it led her to some very interesting places.
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ERICA MU: If you’re like me, the sight of inflatable Santa’s and fake, twinkling icicles anytime after December 25th, may cause you to roll down the car window and yell out, “Christmas is over!" I’m no Grinch; I just think holiday sentimentality has its place, and its expiration date is approximately 11:59 p.m. on December 25th. And while my neighbors can continue to flaunt their cheerful, plastic, and permanently anchored reind...
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TRT: 5:40
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Andy Williams | 00:00 |
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