This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss missing Thursday, enjoy a reading of Michael Mackie's piece on Bridget Everett, vibe to Hembree's live cover of "Girlfriend is Better," and chat with co-authors Susan Kander & Warren Ashworth about their experimental history novel We, the House.

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Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker.” Our editor is Terence Wiggins.