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Off-Ramp for June 14, 2008
Off-Ramp with John Rabe Hero Image
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Dan Carino
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Episode 3579
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Off-Ramp for June 14, 2008

Stay-At-Home Dad; MYOB; Dad's in Jail; Dad's in Jail - Part II; It's A Good Day to Be a Songwriter in L.A.; Retro Surf Photos; Alice in Puppetland; Father's Day Traditions; Decoding the Graduation Garb

Stay-At-Home Dad; MYOB; Dad's in Jail; Dad's in Jail - Part II; It's A Good Day to Be a Songwriter in L.A.; Retro Surf Photos; Alice in Puppetland; Father's Day Traditions; Decoding the Graduation Garb

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Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Charlie LeDuff gave up his jet-set life to become a stay-at-home dad. "I find myself staring into the rearview mirror of my career."
Jeff Girod sounds off at busybodies who want him and wife to reproduce.
Meet Jim Gates, a middle-aged guy who recently picked his dad up from prison. Philip Gates was arrested for protesting at the School of the Americas.
Jim Gates picks up his dad from jail.
Singer-Songwriter Priscilla Ahn talks to Off-Ramp contributor Christina Huh about her debut album A Good Day.
Surfing photographer Maggie Marsek catches the 70s vibe - and big waves - with her dreamy color photos.
Miniature puppets march on Disney Hall, which is hosting a Toy Theater Festival this weekend. Off-Ramp contributor Ekene Okobi checks out their new rendition of Alice in Wonderland.
Actor Christopher Murray talks to John about the father-child tradition of turning a chunk of wood into a toy car.
Off-Ramp producer Queena Kim asks UCLA's Meg Sullivan about the history of graduation gowns, hats and hoods.