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Nell Zink Reads "The Welfare State"

Nell Zink reads her story “The Welfare State,” from the December 29, 2025 & January 5, 2026, issue of the magazine. Zink is the author of seven novels, including “Doxology,” “Avalon,” and “Sister Europe,” which was published last year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices Play episode