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Billy Eichner Makes A Career Out Of Love/Hating Celebrity Culture

In addition to starring in Hulu's Difficult People, Eichner roams the streets of NYC, asking open-ended questions about celebrities in Billy on the Street. Originally broadcast Dec. 12, 2016.

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Other segments from the episode on August 18, 2017

Fresh Air with Terry Gross August 18, 2017: Interview with Billy Eichner; Interview with Julie Klausner; Review of the film "Patti Cake$."

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