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Email Chain Drama Over Crosswalk and a Dog
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54:44 - 1:00:24 (05:39)

An email thread about a marathon fraud becomes embroiled in a dispute over a car parked in a crosswalk with a dog inside, causing people to disagree on whether or not to call the police, with others claiming it's a racist action.

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The speaker, identifying as a committed runner and marathon finisher, feels it is necessary to call the police to rescue the dog and remove the car from the crosswalk to ensure the safety of the running community.
54:44 - 56:06 (01:21)
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Safety
Summary

The speaker, identifying as a committed runner and marathon finisher, feels it is necessary to call the police to rescue the dog and remove the car from the crosswalk to ensure the safety of the running community. However, some argue that the importance of crosswalks extends beyond just runners.

Chapter
Email Chain Drama Over Crosswalk and a Dog
Episode
S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
Podcast
Normal Gossip
A group of dog owners in a small park in New York are engaged in a heated debate over the installation of a new crosswalk.
56:06 - 57:42 (01:35)
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Dog Park
Summary

A group of dog owners in a small park in New York are engaged in a heated debate over the installation of a new crosswalk. One outspoken member worries that the crosswalk will lead to the shutdown of their beloved illegal dog park.

Chapter
Email Chain Drama Over Crosswalk and a Dog
Episode
S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
Podcast
Normal Gossip
A minor parking infraction turned into a debate about racism and police involvement when a woman sent an email about a marathon fraud and briefly mentioned a car parked in a crosswalk with a dog inside.
57:42 - 59:09 (01:26)
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Racism
Summary

A minor parking infraction turned into a debate about racism and police involvement when a woman sent an email about a marathon fraud and briefly mentioned a car parked in a crosswalk with a dog inside. The debate became heated, with some calling for police intervention and others accusing those in favor of being racist.

Chapter
Email Chain Drama Over Crosswalk and a Dog
Episode
S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
Podcast
Normal Gossip
The speaker reflects on a situation on a list serve where a woman pretended to be immune to poison oak, leading to a dispute in which the speaker believes the woman is "cooked," and city council is involved.
59:10 - 1:00:24 (01:14)
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Listserv
Summary

The speaker reflects on a situation on a list serve where a woman pretended to be immune to poison oak, leading to a dispute in which the speaker believes the woman is "cooked," and city council is involved.

Chapter
Email Chain Drama Over Crosswalk and a Dog
Episode
S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
Podcast
Normal Gossip