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Guest - Senator Lester Hill, Senator Joseph Ball
Information Please • Episode 278
28 minutes
Episode Description
In this November 8, 1943, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman is joined by regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, along with distinguished guests Senator Joseph H. Ball of Minnesota and Senator Lister Hill of Alabama. This unique session blends politics, poetry, and trivia as the senators join in the intellectual repartee. Highlights include creative chemistry jokes involving senators and toddies, historical trivia about constitutional amendments, and literary sleuthing through Shakespeare, Poe, and Kipling. The panel also tackles questions about fictional impersonators, father-son political duos, and historic campaign managers. With spirited exchanges and plenty of laughter, this episode offers a glimpse into wartime America’s wit, curiosity, and appreciation for knowledge. Tune in for a truly memorable hour on Information Please!
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