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Today, we're going to dive into more of our polling data. Plus, changes to Medicare and the problem with "optimism bias."
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Ancestors Anchorsong
Lazy Hibiscus Monster Rally
Hunnybee Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Cuffed Nick Hakim
Mind Playing Tricks on Me Geto Boys
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Nancy Farghalli
Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst
Producer II
Sean McHenry
Director & Associate Producer II