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The Mouse on the Moon - June 17, 1963

Jun 17, 2021

You may know the story of the space race between the American and Soviet governments, but did you know about the third competitor? How the Duchy of Grand Fenwick bamboozled money out of the superpowers and beat them to the moon? Today you'll hear the story of "The Mouse on the Moon" which premiered on June 17, 1963.

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry