The year was 2018–Popular songs included “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, “Meant to Be” by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Lone, and “For the First Time” by Darius Rucker…television programs that premiered that year included “Yellowstone” and “Dr. Pimple Popper”…the federal government shut down not once, but twice…the Parkland, Florida school shooting took place on Valentine’s Day…Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as a Supreme Court justice after a contentious hearing process…and “The Book Club” led at the movie box office.
KXEL@80–2018
Jeff Stein
Dec 23, 2022 | 8:08 AM
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