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Other segments from the episode on December 26, 1990
The Top 10 Jazz Albums of the Year
Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead talks about his favorite releases in 1990.
A Satirical Review of the Year in Politics
Political cartoonist Mark Alan Stamaty writes the comic strip "Washingtoon," which lampoons the news of the day. Stamaty joins Fresh Air to share his perspective on the events of the past year.
On the History of Pork
Book critic John Leonard turns his critical eye away from books to discuss a topic dear to his heart: pork.
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