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I've been a supporter before, but haven't been able to in a while.  I'm so happy to support again and love spreading your good message!  Keep on keepin on!  \n--\nThe Boss will be at SF's Chase Center on Monday, April 13th.  Until then, here's a live performance of \"Born to Run\": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj9ObfkHY7c","location":1,"location_name":"Default","play_type":"trackplay"},{"id":3628369,"uri":"https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3628369/?format=json","airdate":"2026-03-13T09:12:54-07:00","show":66168,"show_uri":"https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/66168/?format=json","image_uri":"","thumbnail_uri":"","comment":"Any gift of $10 a month or more this hour will be DOUBLED! Plus, you'll get the KEXP/Public Radio \"Big Beautiful Bag\": https://www.kexp.org/donate/","location":1,"location_name":"Default","play_type":"airbreak"}]}