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Marfa Public Radio podcast turns dull documents into bedtime fare
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“Marfa Public Radio Puts You to Sleep” featured somnolent readings of the Public Broadcasting Act, NPR’s style guide and more.
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“Marfa Public Radio Puts You to Sleep” featured somnolent readings of the Public Broadcasting Act, NPR’s style guide and more.
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“We decided to just put ads aside for a little bit and rely on this public radio model,” says co-host Andrew Walsh.
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