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Take Two for July 4, 2013
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Jul 4, 2013
Take Two for July 4, 2013

Happy Fourth of July! Today's show is on tape: The joys and difficulties of becoming an American citizen; What can gay couples teach straight couples about harmony?; Chris Nichols shows off his bowling trophies; Duke researchers say we underestimate 'The Genius of Dogs'

Fireworks light up the sky over the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in this Aug. 12, 1984, file photo.
Fireworks light up the sky over the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in this Aug. 12, 1984, file photo.
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Happy Fourth of July! Today's show is on tape: The joys and difficulties of becoming an American citizen; What can gay couples teach straight couples about harmony?; Chris Nichols shows off his bowling trophies; Duke researchers say we underestimate 'The Genius of Dogs'

Listen 15:29
Being an American is an idea that most of us understand, but it's a little hard to explain: the American identity encompasses some very big ideas that brings in culture, politics, family, and more.
Listen 11:55
Opponents of same-sex marriage often say it poses a threat to traditional marriage, and in fact, that was one of the arguments made before the Supreme Court. But what if the opposite were true?
Listen 3:56
Collector Chris Nichols shared one of his prized LA's history possessions with us: his bowling trophies from over 50 years ago.
Listen 11:14
Hare is the director of the Canine Cognition Center at Duke University, he's also the co-author of the new book, "The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think."
Chris Martins is a senior writer for Spin Magazine and a regular on Tuesday Reviewsday. But for today, he’ll be your July 4th DJ. We’ll hear songs from Black Lips, King Tuff, Thundercat, Major Lazer and more.