Ep. 1007, The Maltese Falcon, Part 6 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett
Release Date: 02/07/2025
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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.
There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.
And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 6 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.
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