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    Mets, McDonalds, and a White House Secret

    Secrets of a speech writer in the White House, stories from Shea Stadium and the Bronx, and a first time Dad becomes an overnight celebrity when he writes a children's book -- for adults.

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    Jun 12, 2016 • 1 min read
    • Adam Mansbach (pictured) writes the hit book,

      Go the F**k to Sleep.

    • Marie Hershkowitz and her family are Mets superfans.

    • Deborah Allen Carr meets a charming boy at a fast food restaurant but finds out that he’s in a gang.

    • Jon Lovett writes speeches for President Obama and officiates a special White House wedding.

    Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

    Learn more or listen again to this week's episode.

    Photo: JasonFalchook

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