Satirist and columnist Alexandra Petri talks about her new historical humor book, her mother's obsession with George Washington and why she doesn't think babies like elegant minimalism.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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Alexandra Petri: Did Her Mom Kill George Washington?

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