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Bonus: Peek inside our reporter’s notebook. What we’ve learned and where we’re headed, with Sally Herships

February 14, 2020

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Season 3 – Episode 9

This bonus episode turns the tables: Ace reporter Sally Herships interviews Arm and a Leg host Dan Weissmann about what he’s learned so far and what’s ahead for the show.

They pull some choice stories off the cutting-room floor, including an early adventure from the medical-bill ninja profiled early in Season 3.

They dig into the stories listeners are sharing — the lessons people say they’re learning, and the lessons they’re sharing.

And Dan previews the celebrations in store as the show hits a landmark: 500 Patreon supporters!

Since this episode went out, we’ve started moving away from Patreon to a new system with nice advantages: Donations are tax-exempt; the new platform charges us lower fees, so your money goes farther; and you can now make one-time donations!

It’s great: https://armandalegshow.com/support/

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