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How Estee Got Her Zumba Back Jan 13, 2018

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What if you were born to twerk it, but you didn't know how to work it? Estee Rose grew up in a tight-knit Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn. Find out how she reclaims her faith after she loses it in a tumultuous series of events. To channel Estee’s tunes, check out producer Shaina Shealy’s Spotify playlist, “Zumba Estee”.

Season 9 Episode 1

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Tonya For Hire - Snap Classic Jan 10, 2018

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What if one day you found out you look like one of the most famous people in the country -- who everybody hates?

Lynn Harris is an author, commentator, award-winning journalist and mostly-retired comedian. She has a new business, teaching comedy to teenage girls. You can find her performing on stage as Tonya Harding here.

Producer: Liz Mak

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Stoopid Jan 05, 2018

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There are big stories with weight, little stories with heart, and then the stories that are just STOOPID.

Season 8 Episode 33

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Snap Special - Zim Heavy: Rock and Revolution in Zimbabwe Dec 28, 2017

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Before there was Zimbabwe, there was the “Heavy” scene. In the 1970’s, Rock music rang out from the black townships in Rhodesia. One band, Wells Fargo, became the voice of the people. Founding members Ebba Chitambo and Never Mpofu tell their story of music and revolution in the face of an oppressive government.Wells Fargo’s new release Watch Out! is available now through Vinyl Me Please.Learn more about the work Matthew Shechmeister and Eothen “Egon” Alapatt are doing to document the Heavy scene at Now-Again Records. Producer: Pat Mesiti-MillerCorrespondent: Albert NyathiFeaturing Music by Wells FargoCourtesy of Now-Again Records

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Snap Holiday Special 2017 Dec 22, 2017

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The Snap Judgment Holiday Special features two good Santas in "Miracle on 22nd Street," a misguided angel in "Preaching to the Choir," and Snap story makers as they look back on their favorite stories of 2017.

Season 8 Episode 32

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Down With The Ship: The Sinking Of The Oceanos - Snap Classic Dec 15, 2017

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Let Moss Hills take you on sea cruise…

Producer: Joe Rosenberg

Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio

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Finding Rebecca Dec 07, 2017

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In 1962, in a very small, very white suburb of Chicago, a young couple set out to adopt a baby girl.

This story was produced in collaboration with The New York Times.

Producers: Amy Roost and Anna Sussman

Season 8 Episode 31

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Dadbot Dec 01, 2017

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James Vlahos wanted to keep his dad around for as long as possible, so he saved the best part about him in the best way he knew how.

Season 8 Episode 30

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Jay J. Armes: Private Eye - Snap Classic Nov 28, 2017

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Jay J. Armes was a real life superhero ... until real life intruded. Also be sure to check out Gary Cartwright’s original 1976 article on Jay J. Armes for Texas Monthly. Producer: Vanessa Rancano Sound Design: Leon Morimoto

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Snap LIVE! The Passion Nov 24, 2017

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We're dropping the story-pocalypse...performed LIVE! at San Francisco's Nourse Theater.

Season 5 Episode 21

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