Current State #148 | August 29, 2013

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Published August 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM EDT

Today on Current State: August's biggest's stories in review; Chicago-based "Wavelength" trains Lansing teachers using humor; 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice; Michigan railroads; and a film commentary on End of the World films.

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