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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How the McRib became a cult holiday favorite

    A Santa Clarita woman became obsessed with the McRib. She lobbied to have it reinstated at her local Mcdonald’s.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 22, 2016 • 1 min read

    A Santa Clarita woman became obsessed with the McRib. She lobbied to have it reinstated at her local Mcdonald’s.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    5 of 5
    How a trade war with China could hurt California
    1. 0:00What happens to California if there's a trade war with China?
    2. 9:06California town wins major court victory against Shell Oil Co.
    3. 15:44Why are straight rural men are having sex with men?
    4. 23:53Holiday films, from action to indie
    5. 39:17How the McRib became a cult holiday favoriteYou’re reading this
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