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Now more than ever, we want to take care of ourselves. We spend a lot of time exercising, eating right, taking care of our mental health…why not know what our DNA makeup is? Becca and Tanya got curious so they decided to find out what 23andMe is all about.

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What makes you...well, you? It's a question humanity has wrestled with since the dawn of recorded history all the way to the modern day. In today's special episode in partnership with 23andMe, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the history of genetic research from its ancient predecessors to great breakthroughs of the recent past, as well as learning a bit about their own genetic history along the way.

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Today is a special collab with the Spit podcast from 23andMe. Prop took his DNA test to look at some of his health risks.. then hops on the line with his mom to talk about their family history, and black families making life work in the hood despite living in a food desert.

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Vegas Film Critic (Jeffrey K Howard) speaks with host/comedian Baratunde Thurston for his new PBS series, America Outdoors. 

Today is a special episode with my friend, Andrew Cannon. He’s the brand manager from Santa Cruz Skateboards as well as singing for an incredible band called Worship. We get deep and philosophical about the origin of his love for independent music, health, and, of all things, our DNA. I am really glad we got to paint with a broad brush in this episode and hope you enjoy! 

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SMNTY teams up with 23andMe to explore how women can empower themselves by learning about their genetics both in understanding the past and arming themselves with knowledge for a better future. In this special episode, Samantha reflects on her search for her identity and the power of information when it comes to health. 

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Minnie Driver questions Anne Wojcicki, founder, and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe. Anne shares how her childhood community influenced her business approach, a story of a divided family united by a surprising genetic connection, and the time she went to Siberia in search of peace and quiet. 

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Between the pandemic and life, “How to Citizen” host Baratunde Thurston is tired. But he’s also optimistic and motivated about where the world can go—if we get ourselves right. He breaks down his concept of ‘citizen’ as a verb, and why he chooses to citizen by checking on his neighbors and digging into the minutiae of municipal budgets. He also shares stories about his late mom, whose life continues to reveal lessons in resilience, growth, and self-acceptance. Plus: Details about Baratunde’s upcoming PBS docuseries, America Outdoors, and the #1 skill he acquired during quarantine.

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There's nobody better to kick off our new season — and "Plan Be" — than the man who helped inspire it: Citizen Baratunde, Executive Producer and Host of the hit podcast How to Citizen with Baratunde.

Writer, activist and comedian Baratunde Thurston has been "citizening" since way back in high school (which we discuss). In addition to his podcast, check out his Ted Talk, and his New York Times bestselling book, How to Be Black. You can find all of that and more on his website: www.baratunde.com

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SHOW NOTES
>Cindy mentioned an episode of NPR's Hidden Brain podcast called Moral Combat. Listen to it here.
>Here's links to some resources Cindy and I are using as we set up our Plan Be conversation project, as mentioned in the last part of this episode:
The Listen First Project
The National Conversation Project
>Another podcast we're enjoying that speaks to these themes and this time: To See Each Other

MUSIC
>Slide guitar:  Thomas Robertson
>Theme music: Fragilistic by Ketsa
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