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The best summer snacks (according to you)

Jul 27, 2026 · 24m

Summary

Host Linda Holmes and co-hosts Stephen Thompson, Glenn Weldon, and guest Aisha Harris play a game guessing listener preferences for summer snacks. They debate matchups like churros versus funnel cakes, lemonade versus iced tea, and hamburgers versus hot dogs. The episode reveals the surprising poll results for each category, including Dairy Queen treats and ice cream cones.

Topics discussed

Intro and NPR Plus sponsorship Game rules and host introductions Churro vs. Funnel Cake Lemonade vs. Iced Tea Hamburger vs. Hot Dog Commercial break Dairy Queen: Dilly Bar vs. Blizzard vs. Peanut Buster Parfait Waffle Cone vs. Sugar Cone vs. Cake Cone Ice Cream Truck vs. Ice Cream Shop Lobster Roll vs. Crab Cake and final scores Midi Health sponsorship
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