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Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

By: Jessica Jones and Meg MacCary
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 Revisit the crime and culture of NYC in the '80s with BFF Gen-Xers Jessica and Meg.© 2023 Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • Zooming In: Ed.gov + Stuck On You

    Zooming In: Ed.gov + Stuck On You
    Jul 29 2025

    Meg reveals how Playboy ruined Ed Koch’s run for governor. Jessica remembers the syringe scare that emptied local beaches on the hottest summer on record.

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    48 mins
  • Zooming In: Eff CC + MTV Evolution

    Zooming In: Eff CC + MTV Evolution
    Jul 22 2025

    Meg identifies who was actually responsible for Saturday Night Lives’ worst season ever. Jessica reveals how MTV used Remote Control to increase ad sales while launching comedy legends.

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    43 mins
  • The Plain Dealer + Adventures in Reading

    The Plain Dealer + Adventures in Reading
    Jul 15 2025

    Meg watches Harvey Pekar and David Letterman’s unlikely bromance blossom and bust. Jessica takes us on a journey with the creation of the wildly popular Choose Your Own Adventure books.

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    52 mins
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