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You told us your holiday horror stories

caption: As American as apple pie... and family feuds at Thanksgiving.
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As American as apple pie... and family feuds at Thanksgiving.

Burst pipes, raw chickens on bikes in the rain, and a can-can brunch with mom and grandma: holiday seasons to remember.

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What are your holiday horror stories?

Ross Reynolds asked listeners to tell us about their worst and most memorable holidays -- and they delivered. We spoke with artist and author Jean Sherrard, and were joined by KUOW's community engagement producer Kristin Leong and administration program coordinator Ryleigh Brimhall.

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Peter Gigante and Buzz Steger are friends who like to argue about U.S. policy on the internet. They spoke to Bill Radke about why they disagree on President Trump and how talking about their differences helps their relationship.

Why learn history, if it's already on your phone?

Stanford professor of history Sam Wineburg tells Ross Reynolds why you need to learn history -- even if the answers to your questions are just a Google search away.

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