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What's The Point

A show about our data age. Each week, Jody Avirgan brings you stories and interviews on how data is changing lives.

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Sparks: Interview with David Baron

Sparks: Interview with David Baron

Christie Aschwanden interviews the author of "American Eclipse," by David Baron.

11 Aug 2017

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Sparks: The Eclipse Of 1878

Sparks: The Eclipse Of 1878

The Sparks gang discusses "American Eclipse" by David Baron, and the solar eclipse coming to the U.S. later this month.

10 Aug 2017

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