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Feb 2021
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EP10: The Woman Who Saved The Lewis and ...

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Today Dr. Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College tells the story of Sacagawea. We bring you the story of Jim Keyes, a boy who grew up in poverty and who’s first job was at McDonalds, and worked his way up to become the CEO of 7 Eleven. Lastly, Sarah Barnwell from the Kazoobie Kazoo Factory shares how the Kazoo came to be one of the only truly American instruments!

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