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Podcast: The Interpreters, episode 4

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Surviving firefighter Dan Potter's fire helmet, which he used at Ground Zero on September 11, is viewed during a tour the National September 11 Memorial Museum on May 14, 2014 in New York City. The long awaited museum will open to the public on May 21 following a six-day dedication period for 9/11 families, survivors, first responders, workers, and local city residents. For the dedication period the doors to the museum will be open for 24-hours a day from May 15 through May 20. On Thursday President Barack Obama and the first lady will attend the dedication ceremony for the opening of the museum. While the construction of the museum has often been fraught with politics and controversy, the exhibitions and displays seek to pay tribute to the 2,983 victims of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 bombing while also educating the public on the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
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In this go-round, Molly wonders why Americans shun vacation so much. A study indicated only 25-percent use their entire vacation time. A recent Gallup poll found that 70-percent of Americans hate their jobs. Connection?

Also, the opening of the new 9/11 museum in New York makes Ben think about 'too soon,' as in when is it too soon to memorialize, historicize and commodify a tragedy.

And speaking of memorials, Andy talks about pet cemeteries and how they reflect our changing relationships with our pets.

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