Your Signs of Fall
Summary
Host Brian Lehrer and listeners share their personal "signs of fall," ranging from the return of Malto Mars and pumpkin spice products to the first day of wearing socks. Callers discuss the transition from summer to autumn, noting the arrival of political flyers, the end of hummingbird visits, and the unique quality of the evening light. The segment highlights how New Yorkers mark the changing seasons through food, fashion, and the subtle shifts in their daily routines.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Audible Theater's 'A Ghost in Your Ear'
Sponsor: Roundabout Theater's 'For the Heart'
Sponsor: NYC Campaign Finance Board voting info
Listener texts: Early signs of fall
Listener texts: Food and sensory cues for autumn
Caller Ira: Malto Mars as a sign of fall
Listener texts: The prevalence of pumpkin spice
Listener texts: Political flyers and gift catalogs
Caller Carol: Cold apartments and heating schedules
Listener texts: Clothing changes and subway heat
Caller Marion: Hummingbirds migrating away
Show credits and sign-off
WNYC sponsorship information
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