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Another Wednesday, another round-up of the NPR stories that pushed me think, introduced me to a new idea, got me frustrated or made me bust a gut laughing. Yup, it was that kind of week.

• "Filmmaking Misfits Star In J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8'"-- I don't know much about this movie, but it appears that might just be the marketing technique. Show us the flashy, intriguing trailer again and again until we go to the movie theater just to find out what the heck it's about. This All Things Considered story has me even more interested. 

• "Nikki Haley Feuds With S.C. Legislature"-- Wow. This All Things Considered piece brought attention to a bit of South Carolina politics that reinforced my belief that I could never be happy living in South Carolina. 

• "Power May Increase Promiscuity"-- I found this essay, also played during All Things Considered, to be an interesting counterpoint to many folks' assumption that the only "weiners" out there are men. The link between power and the ridiculous choices seen splashed about the political scene in increasing regularity sounds logical, and the piece is compelling, especially as it reaches deep into history for a few examples.

• "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" -- Honestly, I have to refrain from adding this to the weekly round-up on a regular basis, but this past week's episode had too many funny pieces not to include it. If you only listen to two segments, you have to check out the Bluff the Listener game, which included three stories I desperately hoped were ALL true, and the Not My Job segment, featuring some fabulous back and forth between Peter Sagal and Ru Paul. WWDTM continues to be my favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning at 11 am. 

• "This I Believe"-- During the first hour of Bob Edwards Weekend, there is a piece on the new book of essays This I Believe: On Fatherhood. Edwards' interview with the organization's director is wonderful to listen to, and the essays that are shared absolutely necessitate a box of tissues on hand.

• "Heart With No Beat Offers Hope Of New Lease On Life"-- What can I say about this Morning Edition story? I'm at a loss for words. Simply amazing.

• "A Summer Haircut? Don't Count On A Whole New You"-- I identified with this essay from All Things Considered, and I've even been wondering if my latest haircut didn't go short enough. I love me a good short haircut, but I still had to laugh at this one.

Loving my NPR all summer long,