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This I Believe Pledge Spot - Sharing Our Stories

Series: This I Believe
From: This I Believe
Length: 00:03:07

Fundraising spot from NPR's This I Believe series Read the full description.
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Phyllis Allen, who sells advertising in the Dallas - Ft. Worth Yellow Pages. Allen tells us how her beliefs and her identity have evolved since she was a child. Allison explains public radio's crucial role in sharing the stories of everyday people like Phyllis and how listener support makes that possible.

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