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From delightfully bizarre characters to thought-provoking themes, this series of unique explorations encourages listeners to reflect on the intricacies of human behavior and governance. Journey through a variety of perspectives and styles, discovering a fresh book with every episode that highlights the delightful interplay between reality and fantasy. 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Here I've been holding out for $1,250 for mine, and these duffers want to go in for a cut rate that will absolutely ruin the business." John Kendrick Bangs takes Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and turns it into a political satire in many ways as fresh, keen and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. (Summary by Ruth Golding)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74633505</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74633505/g_t_t_or_the_wonderful_adventures_of_a_pullman_edward_everett_hale.mp3" length="143790068" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Kendrick Bangs</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From Alice in Blunderland: "Certain of our members claim that they have a right to sell their votes for $500 apiece--" "Mercy!" cried Alice, "Why, that is--that is terrible." "It certainly is," said the March Hare ruefully, it's rotten. 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Here I've been holding out for $1,250 for mine, and these duffers want to go in for a cut rate that will absolutely ruin the business." John Kendrick Bangs takes Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and turns it into a political satire in many ways as fresh, keen and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. 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Here I've been holding out for $1,250 for mine, and these duffers want to go in for a cut rate that will absolutely ruin the business." John Kendrick Bangs takes Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and turns it into a political satire in many ways as fresh, keen and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. (Summary by Ruth Golding)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>20874</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/06daaa40c280151dfa8ffeb5d97d313f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Water Ghost and Others-John Kendrick Bangs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-ghost-and-others-john-kendrick-bangs--74163081</link><description><![CDATA[From Alice in Blunderland: "Certain of our members claim that they have a right to sell their votes for $500 apiece--" "Mercy!" cried Alice, "Why, that is--that is terrible." 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The story's enduring charm lies in its ability to transport readers beyond the mundane, encouraging a sense of wonder and curiosity that resonates across generations. As we navigate our own complex realities today, Bangs' playful exploration of dreams and the surreal serves as a delightful reminder of the power of creativity and the joy of embracing the unexpected.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73398798</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:18:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73398798/alice_in_blunderland_an_iridescent_dream_john_kendrick_bangs.mp3" length="57038259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Kendrick Bangs</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alice in Blunderland: an Iridescent Dream by John Kendrick Bangs invites listeners into a whimsical and fantastical world that reimagines the classic tale of Alice. 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Here I've been holding out for $1,250 for mine, and these duffers want to go in for a cut rate that will absolutely ruin the business." John Kendrick Bangs takes Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and turns it into a political satire in many ways as fresh, keen and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. 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