How the McRib became a cult holiday favorite

Dec. 22, 2016

A Santa Clarita woman became obsessed with the McRib. She lobbied to have it reinstated at her local Mcdonald’s.

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The missing McRib: One woman’s quest for holiday happiness

Credits

Guest:

Peter Gilstrap - Writer and radio producer

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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