A Summer Treat: 'Weird Al' Yankovic On His Life & Career In Show Business

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  Hey there, it's the NPR Politics Podcast.

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  I'm Elena Moore.

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  I cover politics.

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  And today on the show, we want to give you something a little bit different.

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  A little break from all the news that's been happening over the last few weeks.

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  Something fun.

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  You're welcome.

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  Our friends at the NPR Podcast wildcard talk to somebody notable every week.

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  In a recent episode, Rachel Martin spoke with musician Weird Al Yankovic about his life,

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  his career, and so much more.

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  We hope you enjoy it.

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  right after this quick break.

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  Support for NPR and the following message comes from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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  RWJF is a national philanthropy working toward a future where health is no longer a privilege but a right.

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  Learn more at rwjf.org.

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  Was there a moment when the career you wanted felt in reach?

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  So I was still working literally for minimum wage in a mailroom, and my first album had come out.

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