Host Mary Swander takes a spin around Freemartin Town and reads the notes Paul, the Egg Man, has put into his cartons. Swander interviews Aidan Yoder, a Mennonite student and peace activist, home from his 11-day march for Gaza. Swander reads about sacrifice and service from Plain Interests, then concludes with her own monologue called Bring Back the Bluebirds. Music: Cluck Old Hen and Motherless Child.

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