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John Hodgman and Janet Varney are calling for freedom from the juventocracy as they visit Illinois!
It’s got a motto that makes you think but a state seal that’s very confusing and unappealing. But the pair promise to be fair judges.
How do you decide what food and critters are good enough to be official representations of your home? Let the children decide of course! That’s right, Illinois allowed the… admittedly middling opinions of elementary school kids to decide on a variety of state symbols.
We’ll get into all of those and even discuss some of the famous nicknames for the cities of the Illinoisans.
Justice for the 13 striped ground squirrel!
Episode art provided by:
Hannah Owens
Claire O’Hanlon
Rob Bond
Androo Gardner
Produced by Julian Burrell.
Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.
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About the show
Listening to E Pluribus Motto is like taking a road trip with friends Janet Varney and John Hodgman. In each episode, they spotlight one state and chat about its motto, bird, beverages, songs, and–occasionally–muffins. Plus, you’ll hear from residents and guests whose lives or work have been inspired by that state. This podcast is a celebration of regional culture and an homage to the love we all seem to have for the place we call home. Pack your snacks and jump on in!
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Cover art by Paul G. Hammond
Music by Zach Burba
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