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In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source

Murv Seymour talks with author Christine Wenc in Spring Green about "Funny Because It's True," her book chronicling the history of "The Onion" from newspaper to multimedia American satirical standard.

By Murv Seymour | Here & Now

April 21, 2025

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