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What Life in the US is Like for an Afghan Refugee with Wahidullah Asghary of Miry's List Sep 14, 2021

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This week we’re joined by Wahidullah Asghary, who is here from Afghanistan on a Special Immigrant Visa and who is here to tell us about what life was like in Afghanistan before America went in, what life was like while America was there and why you should never drive in Afghanistan!

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How to Fix America’s Broken Election System with Joshua Graham Lynn Sep 07, 2021

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This week we’re joined by co-founder of Represent Us, Joshua Graham Lynn, who talks to us about how his organization helps to fix broken elections, why we all need to get involved to pass the For the People Act and how if you really want to make a difference, you should become a billionaire!

Filmmaker Jimmy Goldblum and Mohamad Hafez On Their Documentary “A Broken House” Aug 31, 2021

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This week we’re joined by the director, Jimmy Goldblum, and subject, Mohamad Hafez, of the Oscar-nominated documentary, A Broken House, who are here to talk to us about the importance of understanding refugees coming to America, the key to making a good documentary, and how being a hoarder might actually mean you’re an artist.

Watch "A Broken House" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gyDEcXLbOZs

Being a Psychologist in a Maximum Security Prison with Dr. Katrin Malakuti Aug 24, 2021

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This week we’re joined by psychologist Dr. Katrin Malakuti, who is here to tell us what being a psychologist in a maximum security prison is like, why becoming a psychologist is hard work but worth it, and how the most difficult part of being a psychologist is having your inmate patients fall in love with you.

Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL.

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Life After Cirque du Soleil with World Class Contortionist Gula Karaeva Aug 17, 2021

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This week we’re joined by Cirque du Soleil performer and world class contortionist Gula Karaeva who tells us about what it takes to become a contortionist, what life is like as part of a circus and how the best way to end a show is with an orgy!

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Are Flying Cars the Future? with Mechanical Engineer Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian Aug 10, 2021

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This week we’re joined by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian who’s here to tell us how fun it is it to be a mechanical engineer, why smart cars are actually stupid and how we’re not that far away from having flying cars.

What is Wrong with the U.S. College Admissions Process with Professor and Author Susan Paterno Aug 03, 2021

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This week we’re joined by professor and author Susan Paterno who is here to talk to us about her new book Game On, why college admissions in the U.S. is so messed up, and how if you really want to get your kid into a top school, buy a horse!

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How Oncologist and Author Dr. Ken Vuu Reversed His Diabetes Jul 27, 2021

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This week we’re joined by oncologist and author Dr. Ken Vuu who talks to us about how to begin leading a healthy life, why it’s good to be the black sheep in the family and why wine is actually good for you!

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TV News Anchor Shally Zomorodi - How Embracing Her Persian Roots Helped Her Succeed in Life Jul 13, 2021

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This week we're joined by Fox San Diego morning news anchor and beauty pageant winner Shally Zomorodi who talks to us about what it takes to make it in TV news, why you have to embrace your roots and why your parents shouldn’t let you shave your legs!

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How the "Dream Team" Won the OJ Trial with Former Defense Attorney for O.J. Simpson, Carl Douglas Jul 06, 2021

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This week we’re joined by O.J. Simpson’s former Defense Attorney, Carl E. Douglas, who talks to us about why O.J. was found not guilty, systemic racism in America and how if you want to build a pool, you should just sue General Motors!

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