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David Bouchier: A Few Well Chosen Words
Hosted by David Bouchier

David Bouchier’s weekly essays are full of unexpected observations and whimsical opinions. Listeners will relish his entertaining, enlightening, and sometimes exasperated commentaries on the routines that carry us through the year, the surreal rituals of politics, the unsettling experience of foreign travel, and the confusions and comedies of everyday suburban life. You can hear David Bouchier on-air Monday mornings or by subscribing to this podcast.

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  • Spare time
    Commentator David Bouchier is nostalgic for the vanishing world of hobbies.
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  • The art of the valentine deal
    Commentator David Bouchier recommends a Valentine’s Day contract to avoid romantic misunderstandings.
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    Commentator David Bouchier suggests a natural way to cope with the winter blues.
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    On Mozart’s birthday, commentator David Bouchier reflects on the phenomenon of the child genius.
  • A modest proposal
    Commentator David Bouchier suggests a way of bringing peace to cultural wars.
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    Commentator David Bouchier suggests that there are some languages we really ought to learn.
  • Optimism
    Commentator David Bouchier offers some good advice from the 18th century.
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  • Happy winter solstice
    Commentator David Bouchier finds a lot to like about the holiday season.