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Apr 2021
1h 2m

Take Your Hand Off (with Alua Arthur)

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DeRay, Kaya, and Sam dive into the underreported news of the week, including Maryland police oversight, California child care, college admission essays, and Derek Chauvin's trial. Netta Elzie gives an update on what's happening with the nationwide protests. DeRay interviews Alua Arthur about what it takes to be a death doula.  DeRay: https://cepa.stanford.ed ... Show More
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