Experiencing Thin Privilege

Elna Baker joins host Ronald Young Jr. for a conversation recorded live at On Air Fest in Brooklyn in February 2024.  In it Elna reveals more about her story featured in the popular episode of This American Life entitled Tell Me I'm Fat.

Special thanks to Elna Baker for being a part of this episode.  You can hear more from Elna Baker on her podcast Pretty Sure I can Fly with Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker

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Credits

Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr.

Story Editor - Sarah Dealy

Additional Editing - JC Howard

Sound Design and Mixing - The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner

Show Art - Heather Wilder

Episode Art - Andy J Pizza

Theme music - Jey Red

Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder

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