The Mississippi Valley Traveler Podcast · Dean Klinkenberg

River Songs & Gratitude: Wrapping up 2024

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Trapper Haskins reveals John Hartford's 'Julie Bell Swain' inspired his book title with the line 'nothing like a crooked old river straight in my head.'

In this year-end episode, host Dean Klinkenberg shares clips from eight guests who each name a song that captures their experience with the Mississippi River. The episode serves as both a reflection on the podcast's 2024 content and a musical journey through personal connections to America's greatest river.

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