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State party leaders, Chris Thile, storyteller Kevin Kling

Season 2016 Episode 50 | 56m 40s

State Party chairs, live animals, political reporters Mary Lahammer and Brian Bakst, new Prairie Home Companion host Chris Thile chat and performance, storyteller Kevin Kling, “Wintering” author Peter Geye, political scientist panel

Aired: 08/26/16

Rating: TV-G

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