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Plain English BEST OF: The Modern World Is Changing America’s Personality for the Worse

Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “The Modern Wor ...  Show more

Plain English BEST OF: If GLP-1 Drugs Are Good for Everything, Should We All Be on Them?

Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “If GLP-1 Drugs ...  Show more

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