Episode
Short Stuff: Selling the Brooklyn Bridge
14:11
Published: Wed Aug 17 2022
Description
You've heard the phrase "If you believe that I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you." But did you know it's based in truth?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EpisodeShort Stuff: Selling the Brooklyn Bridge
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EpisodeShort Stuff: Selling the Brooklyn Bridge
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