Chris talks with Sam and Olis about Bill W.’s early writings that defined self as the root of our troubles. They discuss the differences and the cohesion of the fellowship and the program, and there’s a funny story about drunk dialing. In Listener Feedback we hear from Donna and Jeremiah.

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