The History of the Hot Dog

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Jun. 15, 2013 Food & Drink

Bruce Kraig is a hot dog expert and the author of Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Harriet Ells

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