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Bruce Feiler “A Time to Gather: How ritual created the world and how it can save us”

“Remember we are we’s not I’s.” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, and Torie. They break down the World Cup and the Williams…

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June 3, 2026

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James Grady “Shadows on Sidewalks”

“Black leather jacket.” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and icon James Grady. David did indeed cry at his son’s graduation, and Torie lived Book…

May 6, 2026

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Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, Mike Croley, and Jud Ashman. Mike introduces Reggie, the cutest new member of the Chatter family. Staying with animals, Cherie…

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“Whatever he does he hits!” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie and Torie. Claude shares his Sperryville golf success, and David summarizes the NFL draft.…

April 14, 2026

David Wright Falade “The New Internationals”

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, James Grady, and Chatter’s favorite Mayor, Jud Ashman. The wrap up March Madness and Torie’s Duke animosity. James Grady’s soon…

April 1, 2026

Charlotte Wood “The Natural Way of Things”

“Women versus nature?” Chatter rolls with Torie, David, and literary icon James Grady. They revel in UConn’s win and Torie’s roll in it. Is…

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