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Debating Whether to Call a Story Fiction or Nonfiction
18:32 - 21:06 (02:34)
In this episode, the host discusses the importance of labeling a story as either fiction or nonfiction and the potential problems that arise when there is confusion between the two.
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The hosts discuss an article about the first person to successfully jump out of an airplane and delve into old newspaper journalism.
18:32 - 19:43 (01:11)
Skydiving
Summary
The hosts discuss an article about the first person to successfully jump out of an airplane and delve into old newspaper journalism. They also touch on the meaning behind a line in the song "Stayin' Alive" related to the New York Times.
ChapterDebating Whether to Call a Story Fiction or Nonfiction
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The speaker reflects on his skepticism about certain stories presented in memoirs, suggesting that certain elements should be categorized as fiction from the beginning.
19:43 - 21:06 (01:22)
Memoirs
Summary
The speaker reflects on his skepticism about certain stories presented in memoirs, suggesting that certain elements should be categorized as fiction from the beginning.