Murrows

Big congratulations to Word of Mouth's own Zach Nugent for his Murrow Award! Hear an encore of Zach's adorable story, plus so much more on today's show. We explore The Brain Sell, a new book about how our consumption decisions are influenced by retailers. Then, the safety pin is more than a mundane fastener - it's a staple in punk fashion and history. Sandra Bernhard joins us to talk about her show Sandyland. Finally, NHPR's Sam Evans-Brown takes into the world of New Hampshire's wolf dogs, blurring the line between domestic and wild.

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Last June the Prescott Arts Festival in Portsmouth staged the musical Annie, and held open auditions for the role of Sandy. Word of Mouth producer Zach Nugent attended the audition to get a closer look at the next big doggie sensation. And we are proud to announce that Zach was just awarded a regional Edward R.