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Thinking Aloud

Thoughtful, educated voices from BYU and abroad. Marcus Smith dives into the minds of experts on religion, the arts, mathematics, space, medicine, music, and just about everything else.

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Andrew Lawler: The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Andrew Lawler: The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Writer Andrew Lawler speaks with Marcus Smith about the enduring mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, one of America's... Read more

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Christian Miller: The Character Gap

Christian Miller: The Character Gap

Philosopher Christian Miller discusses the nature of character with Marcus Smith.

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