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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 28 MIN

To Be or Naught to Be

from ClearTales · host Richard Carlton London

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s short story "To Be or Naught to Be," a darkly comic look at a future world that solved overpopulation by requiring volunteers to die so newborns can live. The episode follows a father facing an impossible choice, a hospital muralist's reflections, and the chilling telephone number 2BRO2B. The story is presented in two parts with musical interludes and gentle narration designed for listeners experiencing mild to moderate dementia. #CaregiverSupport #DementiaFriendly #SeniorActivities #CaregiverCommunity #KurtVonnegut

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