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May 28, 2022 00:29:58
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#1653: How to think about student debt | The Best Of Our Knowledge

During his 2020 campaign, President Joe Biden had an eye on student-loan debt relief. While there hasn’t been large-scale forgiveness, Biden has continued the...

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May 20, 2022 00:27:41
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#1652: "Atlas of a Changing Climate" | The Best Of Our Knowledge

Climate change, shrinking wildlife habitats, rising sea levels, and vanishing species. These are big, important ideas that deserve a proper exploration—just the type of...

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May 13, 2022 00:27:41
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#1651: You gotta have heart | The Best Of Our Knowledge

When Bill Schutt writes a book, it tends to get messy, at least his non-fiction books. His first was called “Dark Banquet” which dealt...

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May 06, 2022 00:27:42
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#1650: Discoveries from the Smithsonian founder | The Best Of Our Knowledge

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. It is a beloved part of American culture. But its founder, a...

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April 18, 2022 00:30:00
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#1647: "You-ology – a Puberty Guide for Every Body" | The Best of Our Knowledge

Even families that have great communication skills sometimes need a little help. Today on the Best of Our Knowledge, it’s time to talk puberty....

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April 11, 2022 00:30:00
#1646: COVID and maternity | The Best of Our Knowledge

#1646: COVID and maternity | The Best of Our Knowledge

Pregnancy means big changes for a woman and her health. Pregnancy during a pandemic threw out all the rules. Today on the Best of...

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