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    Librarians, Legislators, Legacies, and Gold Diggers

    en-usAugust 05, 2023
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    About this Episode

    In this episode, we explore a law that almost put librarians on Arkansas' most wanted list, debate the question of age limits in Congress, discuss the audacious exploits of a modern-day gold digger, and delve into a controversial decision about love and legacy. Join us for lively debates, unexpected insights, and a few laughs along the way.

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