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But my reading teacher was also the social studies teacher, and I guess that explains why all of our reading lists included Animal Farm, Hiroshima, All Quiet on the Western Front, and you know it. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a powerful book.

The hosts are discussing a listener's email about their eighth-grade reading list, which included 'All Quiet on the Western Front' among other significant books. Although mentioned, the book doesn't tie into the main topic of the episode.

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But my reading teacher was also the social studies teacher, and I guess that explains why all of our reading lists included Animal Farm, Hiroshima, All Quiet on the Western Front, and you know it. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a powerful book.

The hosts read a listener email in which the listener reminisces about their eighth-grade reading class, highlighting 'Animal Farm' as one of the memorable books included in their reading list. Although the book itself isn't the main focus of the episode, it holds significance in the reader's school experience.

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But my reading teacher was also the social studies teacher, and I guess that explains why all of our reading lists included Animal Farm, Hiroshima, All Quiet on the Western Front, and you know it. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a powerful book.

In a listener's email, the hosts read about books featured on a reading list from eighth grade, highlighting 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair. The email illustrates the impact of the teacher’s unique approach to combining subjects, showcasing how these influential books shaped the students' learning experiences.

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