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SOTRU's new podcast series features short stories from host Al Letson and producers Tina Antolini and Laura Starecheski. From ancillary stories that SOTRU didn't have time to include in the radio show to Al's random conversations with strangers, these short podcasts are sure to entertain, education and enlighten your day. Podcasts will be released twice a month and also featured on the State of the Re:Union website.
Subscribe to SOTRU's podcasts on iTunes and look for a new podcast every other Monday from Al and our producers, Tina Antolini and Laura Starecheski.
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SOTRU's new podcast series features short stories from host Al Letson and producers Tina Antolini and Laura Starecheski. From ancillary stories that SOTRU didn't have time to include in the radio show to Al's random conversations with strangers, these short podcasts are sure to entertain, education and enlighten your day. Podcasts will be released twice a month and also featured on the State of the Re:Union website.
Subscribe to SOTRU's podcasts on iTunes and look for a new podcast every other Monday from Al and our producers, Tina Antolini and Laura Starecheski.
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