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Second Sunday coordinates 5/10

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Greetings programs! Below find the link for this month’s Second Sunday, taking place LIVE on Zoom (only) at 8pm EST. We will not be releasing a recording of the session, so this is a “be there or be square” kind of event.

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    Picking apart the news cycle, interrogating their guests, and always imbibing responsibly. With Michael Moynihan (Vice), Matt Welch (Reason), and Kmele Foster (Freethink)

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