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How The Internet Has Kept “Weird Al” Yankovic On His Toes

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 13, 2019 · America's foremost song parodist discusses how his music has changed over the years.

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Full Show: Global Trade, Kosher Business, And Weird Al Yankovic (June 13, 2019)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 13, 2019 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A look at global trade in Houston, the cost of keeping kosher, Houston's new theme park, and Weird Al Yankovic.

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