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Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Like late-night for radio, Live Wire is hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) and artfully blends an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, and cultural observe... Read more

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Episode 125

Episode 125

Episode 125

30 Jan 2015

59mins

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Elena Passarello (Short)

Elena Passarello (Short)

This podcast short features the original interview with award-winning writer Elena Passarello who, after this appearance... Read more

29 Mar 2019

24mins

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Episode 137 Encore

Episode 137 Encore

Episode 137 Encore

30 Jan 2015

59mins

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"The Morning After" with Dan Savage, Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Frangela, and Meklit

"The Morning After" with Dan Savage, Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Frangela, and Meklit

Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello unpack the ominous implications of “The Morning After;” author and jour... Read more

4 Jan 2019

58mins

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Ep. 295: "Timing is Everything" with Heidi Julavits, John Irving, Diana Nyad and Israel Nebeker

Ep. 295: "Timing is Everything" with Heidi Julavits, John Irving, Diana Nyad and Israel Nebeker

Ep. 295: "Timing is Everything" with Heidi Julavits, John Irving, Diana Nyad and Israel Nebeker

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"Here Goes Something..." with Stephen Tobolowsky, Dale Scott and Matisyahu

"Here Goes Something..." with Stephen Tobolowsky, Dale Scott and Matisyahu

Stephen Tobolowsky recalls getting held up at gunpoint while browsing for mangoes, MLB umpire Dale Scott talks about com... Read more

19 Feb 2016

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"How on Earth?" with Gerrit Vyn, Nicole Apelian, Anis Mojgani and Fruition

"How on Earth?" with Gerrit Vyn, Nicole Apelian, Anis Mojgani and Fruition

Live Wire celebrates Earth Day! Survivalist and Alone reality show contestant Dr. Nicole Apelian reveals her packing lis... Read more

25 Apr 2016

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Ep. 294: "Diving In" with Aasif Mandvi, Wallace J. Nichols and Joseph

Ep. 294: "Diving In" with Aasif Mandvi, Wallace J. Nichols and Joseph

Ep. 294: "Diving In" with Aasif Mandvi, Wallace J. Nichols and Joseph

7 Nov 2015

51mins

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Ep. 282: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence

Ep. 282: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence

Ep. 282: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence

29 May 2015

58mins

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"Just Visiting" with Tom Bodett, Betsy Hodges, Chris Coleman, Fancy Ray and The Jayhawks

"Just Visiting" with Tom Bodett, Betsy Hodges, Chris Coleman, Fancy Ray and The Jayhawks

Live Wire visits the Twin Cities! Local TV pitchman Fancy Ray McCloney shows Tom Bodett how to spice up his Motel 6 ads,... Read more

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Ep. 270: "The Grown Up Table" with Kelly Williams Brown, Ahamefule Oluo & Lost Lander

Ep. 270: "The Grown Up Table" with Kelly Williams Brown, Ahamefule Oluo & Lost Lander

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1 Mar 2015

52mins

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Episode 132

Episode 132

Episode 132

30 Jan 2015

59mins

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"Cut the Crap" with Stephen Tobolowsky, Ariel Levy, The Minimalists, and Haley Heynderickx

"Cut the Crap" with Stephen Tobolowsky, Ariel Levy, The Minimalists, and Haley Heynderickx

Author and prolific actor Stephen Tobolowsky takes us to the genesis of his spiritual reawakening, New Yorker writer and... Read more

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"Real Talk" with Mitchell S. Jackson, Lori Gottlieb, Mohanad Elshieky, and Revel in Dimes

"Real Talk" with Mitchell S. Jackson, Lori Gottlieb, Mohanad Elshieky, and Revel in Dimes

Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello get down to some “Real Talk;” writer Mitchell S. Jackson discusses how ... Read more

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Episode 131

Episode 131

Episode 131

30 Jan 2015

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Ep. 282 Encore: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence

Ep. 282 Encore: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence

Ep. 282 Encore: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence

27 Aug 2015

52mins

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"Living the Dream" with Ian Karmel, Al Letson, Caitlin Kunkel, and Laura Gibson

"Living the Dream" with Ian Karmel, Al Letson, Caitlin Kunkel, and Laura Gibson

Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello dispute the importance of their dream lives; satirist Caitlin Kunkel sh... Read more

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"Milestones" with Lindy West, Dave Hill, and Pink Martini

"Milestones" with Lindy West, Dave Hill, and Pink Martini

Celebrating Live Wire’s 15th anniversary, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello give advice to their 15-year-... Read more

2 Aug 2019

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"For the Record" with Cheryl Strayed, Anis Mojgani, Jenn Nelson and LOLO

"For the Record" with Cheryl Strayed, Anis Mojgani, Jenn Nelson and LOLO

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"Cautionary Tales" with Welcome to Night Vale's Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, Danez Smith, Edan Lepucki, and Chad VanGaalen

"Cautionary Tales" with Welcome to Night Vale's Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, Danez Smith, Edan Lepucki, and Chad VanGaalen

Luke Burbank kicks off the “Cautionary Tales” episode with a harrowing anecdote about his dog’s actual tail, Welcome to ... Read more

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