In the Aug. 17 bonus segment of Culture Gabfest, host Stephen Metcalf gives Dana Stevens and Julia Turner a tour of his old stomping grounds in Hudson, New York, the small town where he lives. After Stephen takes Dana and Julia down the main road, he takes them on a hike—where a surprise awaits them on top. What does Stephen have to say about one of his favorite places in the world? What do Dana and Julia learn about local Hudson folklore?

And finally, stay tuned to hear about the Hudson Valley pie that makes believers out of its eaters.

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