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Hear what happens when you put two public radio nerds in a room—a lot of insightful shoptalk.

Our lovely guest.

Faith Salie

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On The Gist, comedian and journalist Faith Salie shares her journey to becoming a recovering approval addict. Her new memoir is Approval Junkie: Adventures in Caring Too Much. For the Spiel, what dirty politicians have in common with a woman on the beach wearing a loose bikini top.

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