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Jul 4, 2023

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential candidacy. 

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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:

 

·      Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is running for president, with some support both from Democrats and Republicans. Neil referred to this TIME interview, and Natalia referenced this Slate article and her interview on the Conspirituality podcast about RFK Jr.’s workout videos.

 

In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

·      Natalia shared about the new Netflix documentary series Arnold.

·      Neil discussed Raymond Zhong’s New York Times piece, “Something Was Messing With the Earth’s Axis. The Answer Has to Do with Us.

·      Niki recommended Rebecca Makkai’s novel I Have Some Questions For You.

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