Arc Stories: May 2017 Edition
Storyteller Max Rykov
Birmingham’s own true stories. A man’s encounter with perhaps the world’s worst burglar; a woman overlooks some early warning signs in the pursuit of love; and student recalls a beloved teacher who’s influence doesn’t take root until years later.
Originally aired:
May 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
May 26, 2016 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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