Author Tricia Romano joins us all the way from Seattle, Washington, to discuss her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture. Topics include: Tricia's own experience starting at the Village Voice as an intern, how she wrangled 200 interviews, the challenges facing outlets like the Voice today, and so much more!

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