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Zach Mack and his dad try to mend a rift between them in a very unusual way.

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Prologue: Ira Glass introduces Zach Mack’s story. (1 minute)
Part One: Zach and his father enter into an agreement that could change their entire relationship. (9 minutes)
Part Two: Zach’s mother and sister weigh in on the agreement. (28 minutes)
Part Three: With the year coming to an end, someone is going to have to say, “You were right, and I was wrong.” Will it change anything? (16 minutes)

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